1st post & coilover question

[Old boy jonny]

Hi Folks , ive had my 182 with cup packs a year now and covered about
10k bonding miles. overall a great drive , fairly practical daily driver , and
reliable enough. My first hot hatch since my UNO Turbo in the 80s and a
worthy successor. ( thanks to EVO mag , i had to test one )

Now i like the handling a lot but the up and down bouncing is just too
much for the missus so was hoping a coilover set might be the answer.
much as i like bilstein/KW they are too much £ for a dd road car. What about the KTR kit from K-tec or the Gaz ? Im based in Newcatle so any
recommendations for a good fitter/geo ?

 

[TimR26]

Coilovers will give a harder ride so probably not best for your requirements. I'd get new standard dampers all round as they will give the best ride quality.

 

[timmyd]

Or new shocks and ebiach springs...

 

[Old boy jonny]

Thanks. The car now has 60k miles. One rear shock leaking since passed MOT a few months ago, so prob due for a refresh. I am assuming the bouncing is due to the
shocks, but still handles very well otherwise in fast cornering/braking.

 

[timmyd]

People rate ebiach springs, for comfort and handling they are good.
I have H&R coilovers, which are'nt any harder than cups suspension. Handling is great though, but expensive.