Full Suspension Systems

[stretcho69]

Hi, New to the site and have only had my clio 172 (51 plate) for about a month now. I am looking into replacing the whole suspension system with adjustable coilovers.

Would really appreciate any advice on which kits are best and where to buy from. I understand that CS members are entitled to discounts from certain vendors??

Any help greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Are you after show or go? If the former, get some cheap KTR coilovers. If the latter, then KWs or ASTs.

EDIT: Just seen your from Cheltenham! Howdy

 

[ForceIndia]

Budget? Your looking at £800 as a starting point for decent (h&r/kw/bilstein/ast). I don't like the ast kit, but it's a very personal thing, so I'd advise trying to drive as many of the kits as possible (or at least a passenger ride) before buying.

 

[stretcho69]

Im looking for something that will perform well, not really looking for show only. Any idea on cost for full kits?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Perform well for what? Track use?

As Warren says, you're looking at £800+ easy. And then you would want them set-up too.

 

[ForceIndia]

Im looking for something that will perform well, not really looking for show only. Any idea on cost for full kits?

If you want decent stuff, I'd budget up to £1500 for supply/fitting/setup. Will probably be less.

If you can get up to Birmingham on Friday I'll take you out in my 172 (on kw v2's with a whiteline arb).

 

[DrR]

IMO standard is spot on unless u pay loads.

I can drive way way faster on standard suspension than i could on my vmaxx.

 

[stretcho69]

yeah, maybe look at doing some track days in the future. Not really interested just in the Lower look. Also, dont want to be replacing again anytime soon so wanna know im buying good kit

 

[ForceIndia]

IMO standard is spot on unless u pay loads.

I can drive way way faster on standard suspension than i could on my vmaxx.

It's all in the setup.

 

[DrR]

I had them set up twice by Demon Tweeks.

 

[ForceIndia]

I had them set up twice by Demon Tweeks.

And there's your problem lol.

 

[DrR]

Yeah they where shite lol

 

[stretcho69]

thanks guys. So where would you recommend i get a few quotes from?

 

[ForceIndia]

thanks guys. So where would you recommend i get a few quotes from?

Afaik btm can supply all bar ast. Based near Birmingham airport. Ast are based at powerstation Tewkesbury.

 

[stretcho69]

excellent stuff, not far from me. I'll check it out. Thanks for your help

 

[caister]

Konis and Eibach springs are a good setup if you don't want to go for the full price of fully adjustable coilovers. They also wont have to be setup.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I got a full AST kit from Powerstation, couldnt be happier with it. PM me if you have any questions