Cup Shocks

[George16v]

Just wondered if it was worth changing my mk1 172 shocks for a set of Cup shocks, as someone is selling some for £150,

Or are they the same,

 

[Tom]

i think they are the same.

the springs are too i think. the rates may be altered but i doubt it.

Spend £150 on eibachs if you havent done so already

 

[George16v]

I have uprated springs that were on this car when I bought it, But dont know what they are and dont seem that good, Would like to lower it 60mm really, surely that would improve it!

 

[Tom]

Actually it wouldnt unless you used coilovers

 

[KDF]

The Cup setup is only 10% stiffer than the mk2 172. (cant remember if its the springs or shocks)

Best be is a set of eibachs, a lot of people on here have got them and are very happy !.

 

[George16v]

Yeah just spoke to R-tec and they said Eibach but they only lower 30mm and I think mine is more than that now, so maybe just being fussy but seem to have alot of body roll at the rear, what else would help strut?, bushes?

 

[Tom]

Coilovers.

Actually i wouldnt bother with that remap.

Just get the coilovers.

 

[George16v]

Yeah but again Too Much Bucks

 

[Tom]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=355http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=355

Not bad. knock a few % off that and its not too bad.

 

[RobFenn]

Look under your car and give us a description of the springs, then you might find out what they actually are!

I think k-tec do some adjustable dampers.

-Rob

 

[George16v]

oh yeah, not toooo bad,

they are a bit far away though, was thinking of waiting for a bit because BB are bringing a new set out soon

 

[George16v]

If they are coilovers can I drop it more than 60mm as on there is says that the rear is only 30mm, not enough for my love of lowness

 

[George16v]

How about these

http://affilate.potn.com/product_info.php/cPath/1473_1934_3602_3609/products_id/1274030http://affilate.potn.com/product_info.php/cPath/1473_1934_3602_3609/products_id/1274030

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 11 March 2004


Just wondered if it was worth changing my mk1 172 shocks for a set of Cup shocks, as someone is selling some for £150,

Or are they the same,

No, the Cup shocks & springs are different (slightly stiffer), but if youre going to change you may as well go for aftermarket stuff...

 

[George16v]

Thought so, What do you think to thoes as seem v cheap ^^^^^^

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 11 March 2004

Thought so, What do you think to thoes as seem v cheap ^^^^^^

Well £150 for shocks alone aint a great deal, however if you get the springs as well then its ok.

 

[George16v]

Sorry meant these

http://affilate.potn.com/product_info.php/cPath/1473_1934_3602_3609/products_id/1274030http://affilate.potn.com/product_info.php/cPath/1473_1934_3602_3609/products_id/1274030

 

[Tom]

Cant see the point when those Gaz coilovers are soo cheap

 

[George16v]

aahhh Confusion are you saying go for the K-tec ones or what, because not sure about either as they only drop the car 35mm

 

[Tom]

Yes!! 35mm is alot for a 172!!

and they will improve performance no end. far more than a remap could.

 

[George16v]

eh! Not in a straight line though eh.

Will see this weekend see if anyone else has suspension mods, see how they look