Clio 182 coil overs?

[Ryang556]

I've got a clio 182 and wanted to put it on coil overs for the slightly better handling and the ride height option, lowering 20mm to reduce arch gap

Was just wondering if anyone had any experience with the ktec own coil overs, they're around, £300-£400 but are they decent enough?

Any help appreciated

 

[bloke]

just cheapy raceland ones with a couple of hundred ktax added to them.

 

[Ryang556]

So they're not that great..? More wanting to reduce the arch gap a little bit as I think they sit a little high as standard but don't want lowering springs

 

[wozza182]

Try V-Maxx Coilovers. Can be had for around £350 and seem good for the price.

 

[Jekyll]

I had the vmaxx on my 182 from new for nearly 2 years. Mine was a daily, never saw track. I didn't actually mind the ride. Could be bumpy, but not uncomfortable. They went quite low. However the rear shocks aren't that strong. Mine gave up after a year so I ran with cup rear shocks, but still the vmaxx springs/adjusters and the vmaxx fronts.

I bought a set new for my ph1 and the rears knocked like crazy. Had a new replacement and the same again. I also found out that the fronts were leaking. This was all under 2 months and under 1000 miles. Shame as I spent over £100 getting the geometry done which was obviously non refundable. For those reasons I'd be put off but it's hit and miss with these as my 182 proved.

They are too soft for track though. My advice is pay a little bit more and get a better brand if your wanting coilovers.

Ktec's are rebranded Raceland coilovers which are even cheaper than vmaxx. Unfortunately because they have ktec written on them they can charge more. These will be too soft for track also.

I have pics which I'll upload in a mo.

 

[Jekyll]

V-maxx can go low. A few pics of how mine sat on V-maxx:

 

[Ryang556]

May look into getting a set of the V-Maxx ones then, do you use the original top mounts with the coil overs or do you need new ones, solid etc?

Cheers

 

[Jekyll]

Standard and solid both fit.

 

[EngineerDaisy]

mine is on v-maxx coilovers as well. Ill echo what has been said above they are a bit soft but the ride isnt too bad. A touch bumpier than the lowering springs I had before but not horrendous.

I'm planning on moving the front bumper brackets to get the front a bit lower. I bought them off eBay can't remember the seller though.

 

[Jekyll]

Rudie mods? They used to be the cheapest on eBay.