Apex springs vs Raceland coilovers

[Paul172sport]

looking for some constructive views based on experience rather than the eibach eibach eibach view ( i want to see a difference in height)

so do apex really deserve the reputation, surely the likes of ktec and others wouldnt sell an inferior product?

what are the racelands like, in terms of quality, performance, ride, handling and fitting|?

i know eibach are great handling, but no significant drop, hence looking for other options.

or finally is there another 35-40mm drop that actually delivers this drop

cheers

 

[_Logie]

From what I hear you would be better adding the extra few bob for a set of coilovers. Also they would be better if you're looking for a slam down with a decent ride.

Feel free to correct me someone if I am wrong. I'm looking to find out this also because I can buy a set of racelands for cheap and need to know which would be better.

 

[Gavin.]

My advise, dont go for apex. I loved them at first but now i am a lttle older the ride is so harsh. I actually want some comfort back tbh

 

[clancy]

just get cheap coilovers or buy second hand decent ones for the same sort of money. works out far better, everyone moans about ride quality of apex

 

[W111ALG]

Ive had raceland coilover soon for a year now - great piece of kit I originally bought as it was cheaper than replacing with standard. Only problem is having to steer round potholes all the time

 

[Matthew]

I have had Raceland (K-tec) coilies on both my 182's and for what they cost they are awesome. Don't let the CS "it's H&R/KW/AST's or nothing" brigade put you off, I've had no problems with either set. Handlings better than Eibach springs and with an adjustable drop. Well worth the £299 I paid

 

[col182]

Only speaking from experience rather than something i've read on the internet, imo you'd be an actual r****d if you fitted Raceland/K-tec/Rokkor coilles to an RS clio.
They are, as you'd expect very cheaply made, the damping and spring rates are completely mismatched and the ride is woeful.

They are not a performance orientated product, they are simply a cheap way of getting lows (Fine on a 1.2 etc) but not an RS.

The muppets who claim ''They're not that bad'' etc etc, imo cannot drive.

No experience of Apex myself but everyone raves about Eibachs for a reason.

 

[clancy]

i got some AP coilovers second had for £200 and i rate them highly, very very good set up

 

[Matthew]

Only speaking from experience rather than something i've read on the internet, imo you'd be an actual r****d if you fitted Raceland/K-tec/Rokkor coilles to an RS clio.
They are, as you'd expect very cheaply made, the damping and spring rates are completely mismatched and the ride is woeful.

They are not a performance orientated product, they are simply a cheap way of getting lows (Fine on a 1.2 etc) but not an RS.

The muppets who claim ''They're not that bad'' etc etc, imo cannot drive.

No experience of Apex myself but everyone raves about Eibachs for a reason.

Lol what aload of absolute tosh.

You had them mate? If you have you'd realise the ride on the K-tec coilovers is fine. Better than when I had Eibach springs fitted. Then again mine isnt "slammed". If you slam it as far as they go, then obviously the ride isnt as good.

Plenty of people on here use them for fast road and track and find them adequate for both.

 

[_Logie]

Nice feedback guys. Looks like I'll be buying the raceland coilovers, simply because for the extra few pound they're worth it rather than springs.

 

[clancy]

Nice feedback guys. Looks like I'll be buying the raceland coilovers, simply because for the extra few pound they're worth it rather than springs.

exactly, there well worth it. fully adjustable suspension for basicly a few quid more than expensive springs. racelands are like £170 on ebay arent they ? bargain

 

[_Logie]

Yep I've got a few bookmarked at < £200 anyways. Great deal that is.

 

[Matthew]

imo you'd be an actual r****d if you fitted Raceland/K-tec/Rokkor coilles to an RS clio. They are, as you'd expect very cheaply made,

The guys at Birchdown were actually quite impressed with the quality of them, couldnt beleive they were only £300 coilovers so take from that what you will....

 

[Dweeb]

COILOVERS

 

[col182]

Lol what aload of absolute tosh.

You had them mate? If you have you'd realise the ride on the K-tec coilovers is fine. Better than when I had Eibach springs fitted. Then again mine isnt "slammed". If you slam it as far as they go, then obviously the ride isnt as good.

Plenty of people on here use them for fast road and track and find them adequate for both.

I have mate, and not only on RS clios. all they are is a generic damper encased in (cheap) shiny metal and really stiff springs. Fine for doing laps around maccy d's and thats about it.

Each to their own and all that but i'll stick to the Eibachs thanks.

 

[Matthew]

Each to their own and all that but i'll stick to the Eibachs thanks.

No danger mate

 

[Knuckles]

Rokkor much win. They're cheap, they handle well and you can slam them

+1 from me

 

[Paul172sport]

cheers for the views guys, so wheres best place to get Racelands?