Grandad said:
I've asked this before, but everyone thinks I'm mad. Is it possible to fit the Cup suspension to my 182 but retain the standard springs and dampers? I want the Cup geometry but our local roads are awful and a hard ride would wreck both car and driver.
I've fitted 172 Cup springs and dampers to my MK2 172. I was worried about a harsher ride as my local roads are fcking miserable too, but I've been really suprised by the massive improvement in turn in, stability, getting power down out of corners and general fun factor....and the extra stiffness is barely noticeable.
I know the 182 Cup suspension is a bit lower and stiffer than the 172 Cup suspension, but remembering the test drives I had in a 182 Cup a 182 Trophy on the same roads that I drive in my car, there's not that much in it. If I were you I wouldn't hesitate in fitting the springs and dampers.