Clio 182 - coil overs or springs?

[Ryang556]

I've got a clio 182 want it to sit a little lower and handle a little better too, was looking at the eibach sport lines springs on ktec dropping it around 30mm so it states as wouldn't want to go any lower really, the car doesn't do track days etc and wouldn't want to buy cheap coil overs.

Was wondering if these springs are a decent upgrade for the £180 or is it worth spending the £800 on coilovers, just not sure I'd see their true use just on the road?

Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[Sesqui89]

If you're not going to track it and you only want a small drop I wouldn't even contemplate shelling out £800 on coilovers.

The eibach sportlines are quite well regarded on here. Another (slightly cheaper) option is cooksport springs although they're not often in stock.

Depending on the age of the car I'd consider using the money you save from not buying coilovers on refreshing some of the other suspension components at the same time if required eg shocks, wishbones, steering rack bushes, track rods, track rod ends, arb bushes etc.

 

[bashracing]

Sport lines are a bit cheaper from Germany
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/321927308074

 

[N4TH4N]

Sport lines are a bit cheaper from Germany
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/321927308074

This. Highly recommend these guys. I went for prolines though.

 

[Paris 182]

On my daily I have fitted eibach pro springs with 172 cup front shocks and 182 cup rear as it is not the FF version. I’m quite pleased as it is not really low so I have clearance for speed bumps and is firmer.

Paris

 

[imprezaworks]

Dont hate but i actually liked the apex ones i had on a cup :/

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I'm another cooksport fan, my car sits at a lovely daily height and the ride is also very good...:up:

 

[Bunta]

I preferred the apex springs to the cooksports @imprezaworks !

 

[imprezaworks]

Which is odd as on here Apex are the devil

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I've had apex on other cars and found them fine for daily drivers:up:

 

[imprezaworks]

Id be happy enough to use them again. Although someone i know uses H&R and rates them alot, over cooksports too.

 

[loggyboy]

£500~ On Gaz all round coilovers gets my vote. There are haters but i've had no problems with mine since fitting early last year.

 

[fivepointnine]

Apex rides like there is no suspension on the car at all, painful on the kidneys! Sportlines ride like stock cup packed suspension, just lower. I think the Cooksports are lower than sportlines, but I could be wrong

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Cooksports are supposed to be 25/30mm drop, but my car looks significantly more than that over standard....but it's perfect, I love the ride height of mine.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cooksports are definatly lower, I've had both