Advice on Coilovers

[st3ve]

I'm after a set of coilovers but I'm not sure which set to go for so just after advice on which ones are good for the money.

I'm looking at spending no more than about £600 on a set.

Are there any that are good but not crashy? I had Apex springs and shocks on my last clio so anything softer but as good or better handling wise than them I'm happy.

I could just phone a retailer but I'd feel they would just try and flog me the dearest set.

I'm a new cup owner so you'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge.

 

[JCS_182]

These...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H-R-Coil-Over...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3efbf5c89a

In your budget and H&R are a very reputable company with good history.

 

[Gaz_]

^Not RS fitment.

I'd hold out for a second hand set of H&R/Bilstein/KW. Know what your getting then. Dont buy GAZ. Period.

 

[JCS_182]

^Not RS fitment.

I'd hold out for a second hand set of H&R/Bilstein/KW. Know what your getting then. Dont buy GAZ. Period.

I failed, sorry dude :dapprove:

 

[.Kev.]

If you had bothered to read the ebay description you'd see these are only for a 1.4, the OP has a 172 cup.

Try Kam racing mate, im thinking about a set of FK Konigsports. On the web site there listed at 601 pounds, give him a bell though and he'l sort you out.

I asked about them earlier and people seem to agree they're a good bit of kit.

 

[.Kev.]

That wasnt meant in a nasty way either.

 

[Gaz_]

^ i want your name

 

[.Kev.]

My names Mickey, Mickey Mouse :rasp:

 

[st3ve]

So if I was to buy a set of these http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.ph...-172-172-cup-182-fk-konigsport-coilovers.html would I get a discount for being on CS?

Also these aren't crashy right?

 

[Gaz_]

Do a search, think they are fine by all reports

 

[.Kev.]

Read this,

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=490615&highlight=fk+konigsport

Ring him tomoz and he'l sort out CS Discount.

 

[st3ve]

Thanks Gaz and Kevster, the money from the dynamique sale is going in the bank tomorrow so I'll be doing some shopping for goodies then.

 

[Gaz_]

Nice one! Whats on the list?

 

[st3ve]

A LOT!

But for now:

Cambelt/Aux Belt/Dephaser
Full service
Splitter
offside front wheel arch trim
new offside fog lamp
Coilovers
Powerflex bushes
Front and rear braces on
Compbrake top mounts on
Uprated engine and gearbox mounts
Exhaust and Decat - Unsure which one to go for atm
Back seats belts and shelf out
Xenons on
ITG panel Filter
Ferodo Pads
Headunit/stalk controls/components all round
Carpeted rear
silvervisions
clear indicators

That list is not meant to be exhaustive.

 

[Rocky_24]

^Not RS fitment.

I'd hold out for a second hand set of H&R/Bilstein/KW. Know what your getting then. Dont buy GAZ. Period.

whats up wiv Gaz shocks then?

(sorry for bringing up an old thread)

 

[Fletcher]

^Not RS fitment.

I'd hold out for a second hand set of H&R/Bilstein/KW. Know what your getting then. Dont buy GAZ. Period.

^^^This, my H&R's have been great for the last 45k :approve:

 

[Rocky_24]

hmm, ive had gaz on an xr2 and my old valver, so i wouldnt say no to another set, did look through a thread where somebody had problems with the order but mine will be purchased and fitted at k-tec so just let them worrie about that.

(im just about to look at H&R's as i want something with slightly better ride hieght and a comfortable/soft feel, like what you said yours is like fletch)

 

[Fletcher]

hmm, ive had gaz on an xr2 and my old valver, so i wouldnt say no to another set, did look through a thread where somebody had problems with the order but mine will be purchased and fitted at k-tec so just let them worrie about that.

(im just about to look at H&R's as i want something with slightly better ride hieght and a comfortable/soft feel, like what you said yours is like fletch)

If you want comfort, better ride height, and handling then IMO the H&R's are great Joe.

IIRC the Bilsteins are very similar.

 

[Rocky_24]

just looked at H&R's website,

£1,100

might just chop the springs in half.












Joke.

 

[Fletcher]

just looked at H&R's website,

£1,100

Yeah not cheap...I only paid £750 for mine brand new

 

[timmyd]

I have H&R's and they are great. They feel like the cup suspension, are not crashy in any way. They lower the car too a good height and handle excellent. Worth the money, but are alot of money for just adjustable height coilies.

 

[timmyd]

Not cheap at all, i managed to get a brand new set very cheap from Ktec...

 

[ForceIndia]

If you want comfort, better ride height, and handling then IMO the H&R's are great Joe.

IIRC the Bilsteins are very similar.

Almost as good as KW v2:rasp:

 

[Fletcher]

Almost as good as KW v2:rasp:

lol.. I've not yet had a blast in a 172-82 with these fitted mate

 

[timmyd]

Would love a set of kw's If they done them for a 182 cup pack...

 

[ForceIndia]

lol.. I've not yet had a blast in a 172-82 with these fitted mate

Nothing wrong with h&r, awesome. I'm just fussy and being able to muck about with the settings allows me to alter the balance on track.

 

[Rocky_24]

gaz are around £5-600 mark, so nearer what i would wanna pay, want a couple more bits at the same time so it will work out an expensive period,

will look around a bit thoe, as its not immediate