are coilovers really worth it?

[robclio16v]

heya guys the time has come for me to pick some new suspension,

ive been thinking about coilovers (around the £500 price tag) but are they really worth all that money for just a fast road car ??

could i get similar performance from a top make spring and damper kit? along with some pollyflex bushes?

the car is going to be run on 195-50-15 inch wheels and tyres and i want a -60mm drop .........


thanks

 

[robclio16v]

help anybody ?

 

[Kam.]

depends what you want really. a good damper and spring combo will be better than cheap coilovers as they skimp on the damper quality. more expensive ones give ddamping adjustment. I'm running KW Variant 2 coilovers and they are perfect for me

 

[Fletcher]

yep, i'm more then happy with my H&R coilovers.

 

[Ali]

yep, i'm more then happy with my H&R coilovers.

Yes, but there over 500sheets...

No is the answer to your question...For looks aye, but for ride no.

 

[TimR26]

yep, i'm more then happy with my H&R coilovers.

Yes, but there over 500sheets...

No is the answer to your question...For looks aye, but for ride no.

I've been in Fletchers car and the ride is no worse than standard. Not worth it for a 1.2 as you get most benefit on track.

 

[Jay Payne]

Just get sportlines tbh

 

[Coby.]

Just get sportlines tbh

The man speaks sense

 

[Gray]

I know a man.. who knows a man.. who knows a man.. who can get FK Konig sport coilovers for £500

EDIT: just realised you have a 1.2 check rimstyle you can pick up a set of FK's for £350ish I am sure?

 

[Clgale88]

Whos this man

 

[clvs2222]

Re: are coilovers really worth it?

No! the world going to end tomorrow!

 

[Gray]

Whos this man

He is theee man LOL


PM me for info..

 

[Baal]

Agreed, a good spring & damper combo will be much better than a cheap coilover.

Judging from that prize the quality is very poor and they wont work that well, i talk from experience since ive owned in a previous car a D1 Dropzone coilover and it was really shitty.

Even mid-range coilovers arent that great (like KWs) but if u dont do any kind of racing u will do fine, if you are looking for something better you should get a Proflex or a Ohlins suspension but we are talking over 7 times u want to buy.

If you want for race quality coilovers, if you want WRC u will see a driver from argentina named "Federico Villagra", well he pretty much copies the Proflex coilovers (with nitrogens tanks and all), for a much lower price, i think they will be arround £3000

 

[robclio16v]

thanks for the comments guys , i think im going to go for a top quality spring and damper kit with a fixed -60mm drop and adjustable damping ,

thanks