Ktec coilovers vs standard

[Macd355]

My car has KTR Coilovers on it, does anyone know what the ride height difference is between these and the standard suspension at the highest setting?
I've got mine wound as far up as they'll go and they're still too low.

Also, what's the damping like compared with standard as well?

Is it worth changing them back to standard or is there a better alternative?

 

[VikkiB]

Standard doesn't have height adjustment.

 

[Macd355]

Yeah, i know that.I mean when the ktr ones are at their highest, whats the difference in height.

 

[Chip-mk1]

There are quite a few spring options that will fit the standard shocks to sit them at different heights, so you should be able to find one that you like

eibach are a nice compromise, lowers it a bit but still drives nice.


When you buy standard shocks, buy cup ones, they are a mild upgrade.

 

[Nath17]

I'd be interested in your coilovers if you want to sell them? I've got a 2005 clio 182 on 65k on standard suspension if your interested?

 

[Gibbo4k]

ive got ktec coilovers on mine and its a smoother ride than my mates thats on cooksport springs and std shocks..

 

[Tigger]

I'll have comparison pics from KTR coilovers to Cup shocks & Cooksport springs in about 2 weeks time if that's any good

 

[Chip-mk1]

ive got ktec coilovers on mine and its a smoother ride than my mates thats on cooksport springs and std shocks..

For the cooksport to work well they need to be on very good condtion cup shocks IME.

 

[Tigger]

For the cooksport to work well they need to be on very good condtion cup shocks IME.

Or new ones?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Or new ones?

New ones should be in good condition generally yes

 

[Tigger]

ive got ktec coilovers on mine and its a smoother ride than my mates thats on cooksport springs and std shocks..

TBH if there's any truth in this - I give up! (changing the car anyway)

Went from std shocks & Sportlines to KTR coilovers to Konigsports - back to KTR coilovers as I needed funds and soon to have these Cup shocks/Cooksports on

 

[Chip-mk1]

Cup shocks and cooksports is a little firmer than std shocks and sportlines.

 

[Tigger]

Still more comfortable (especially on country roads) than 3year old KTR coilovers I'd like to think

 

[Macd355]

My problem is that the damping isn't great on the KTR ones, and the roads about me are pretty bumpy. Plus i've got them as high as they'll go and they're still a wee bit low. Are GAZ coilovers or similar worth the extra cash for the adjustable damp rates?

 

[Macd355]

I'd be interested in your coilovers if you want to sell them? I've got a 2005 clio 182 on 65k on standard suspension if your interested?

I'd be putting them up for sale if i'm changing but i'd prefer to buy new stuff. Sorry.