Best coilover for comfort?

[Daz.]

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this?

I'd prefer to go lower with the car but without sacrificing ride quality - at the moment its on std shocks and sportlines and I wouldn't like to go any harder on ride if I'm honest - if thats not possible I'd just stay as I am I think.

 

[Fletcher]

H&R's IMO.

 

[Damo_Sport]

im going for KTC coilovers in the summer

 

[Fletcher]

im going for KTC coilovers in the summer

I thought your car was going back to standard?

And where were you this morning?

 

[Plummer]

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this?

I'd prefer to go lower with the car but without sacrificing ride quality - at the moment its on std shocks and sportlines and I wouldn't like to go any harder on ride if I'm honest - if thats not possible I'd just stay as I am I think.

You can't get coilovers without going harsher than what you have.

 

[timmyd]

H&R for ride comfort, will cost you though

 

[ForceIndia]

Nope, the ride on KWv2's (set to soft) is better than the H&R's.

(I've owned and driven on both).

 

[Fletcher]

Nope, the ride on KWv2's (set to soft) is better than the H&R's.

(I've owned and driven on both).

When did you have H&R's fitted mate?

 

[Daz.]

You can't get coilovers without going harsher than what you have.

I'm talking about going from a bean bag to a concrete block though, I know it'll be harder but theres harder, harsh and unbearable...

 

[Fletcher]

I'm talking about going from a bean bag to a concrete block though, I know it'll be harder but theres harder, harsh and unbearable...

My clio does around 20k a year mostly motorway miles. I find the H&R's very comfy and long journeys.

 

[b33fy172]

The H&R's are like concrete.
I was really surprised, because everyone raves about them on here.
On my other 172 I had Weitecs which IMO were almost as comfortable as standard.

 

[Fletcher]

The H&R's are like concrete.

Get out!

Everyone that's driven, or been out in my car always rates the H&R's comfort levels.

 

[TimR26]

The H&R's are like concrete.
I was really surprised, because everyone raves about them on here.
On my other 172 I had Weitecs which IMO were almost as comfortable as standard.

Before it's set?? :rasp:

Fletcher's H&Rs have almost the same ride comfort as with standard suspension.

 

[b33fy172]

Lol not allowed an opinion?
I think the reason people bum the H&Rs is because a few years ago there wasn't alot of choice for the clios.

 

[timmyd]

I wouldn't say the h&r are really hard compared to Ktec, vmax, Ast etc

 

[Fletcher]

Lol not allowed an opinion?
I think the reason people bum the H&Rs is because a few years ago there wasn't alot of choice for the clios.

Yes of course you're allowed to have a opinion.

I don't bum up the H&R's anyway (Plenty of other good coilover options available IMO) I'm just saying what I think of them, and my experience of them for the last 2 years and 40k!

 

[b33fy172]

I haven't tried the above mentioned but going from standard to H&Rs to the LEDAs that I now have the H&Rs are very harsh

 

[Fletcher]

I haven't tried the above mentioned but going from standard to H&Rs to the LEDAs that I now have the H&Rs are very harsh

Were the H&R's knackered then?

 

[b33fy172]

Yeah they were fucked!

But seriously it's pointless arguing about it. I have my opinion and you have yours ( even though it's wrong )

 

[Daz.]

So H&R's are rock hard and soft as standard all in one go!

 

[Jamie]

 

[Daz.]

^^^ That for my grapes or the suspension?

 

[b33fy172]

So H&R's are rock hard and soft as standard all in one go!

Yep. Not bad from a fixed rate damper. LOL

 

[franx]

^^ love mine . It's like Daz said

KW's seem very nice too , quality product. I would go for H&R again after these go, but would very much think about taking the KW yep

 

[Gaz_]

H&R without a doubt! Dont buy cheap ffs

 

[rich-6]

My H&Rs are nice, yeah theyre a bit firmer than standard and do give me nechache, backache and a sore arse on long journeys lol, but theyre good and i've always suffered on longer rides out anyway

 

[SammyT]

H&R i would say. very nice ride!

 

[Gaz_]

The Billies i have (B14) are super controlled on a committed A/B road hack, but can be a bit crashy round town

 

[Bloooor]

The Billies i have (B14) are super controlled on a committed A/B road hack, but can be a bit crashy round town

+1

I have the same and i'm getting rid soon as they are to soft for me.

 

[Lewis_S]

+1

I have the same and i'm getting rid soon as they are to soft for me.

I'l have em

I was under the mis-conception that with any coilovers there would be some sort of compromise over standard i was wrong

 

[traffmeister]

never knew any was comfy on English roads lol

 

[Gaz_]

+1

I have the same and i'm getting rid soon as they are to soft for me.

Billies too soft?!

 

[Bloooor]

Billies too soft?!

I like a really hard ride. They are an excellent coilover, can't fault them at all! Just not for me...

 

[Gaz_]

Christ! I suggest GAZ then





(not)

 

[Bloooor]

Christ! I suggest GAZ then





(not)

haha I think im going to go for some FK konigsports... middle range coilover and can be adjusted. see how we get on

 

[Gaz_]

I'd say the Billies were better than them.......? Monotube etc etc!

 

[Bloooor]

decided against PMing as it's sort of on topic lol

... How would I make them stiffer then? Could I buy different rated springs for the b14 kit?

 

[Gaz_]

Possibly. But they (imo) are very well matched as a kit. Whats the car used for?

 

[Fletcher]

Do you sit on one of these when driving the trophy Jamie?

 

[wozzaa]

decided against PMing as it's sort of on topic lol

... How would I make them stiffer then? Could I buy different rated springs for the b14 kit?

Sure Bilstein can do custom valving on the B14 kits. You just lose the lifetime warranty. Least that what the little bit of paper with mine basically says.