Speedline 2118's and Sportline springs - Does it look ok?

[M@tt_182]

I really want a set of 2118's for my 182 however I'm only running sportline springs and I'm worried it won't sit low enough on 15" wheels. Has anyone got any experience of this setup or something like that?

 

[Scott H.]

IMO it wont, I have sportline and it doesn't sit low enough on 16's IMO.

 

[Chris205]

Nope they look too small mate

 

[Addicted]

It sits fine on 16's, what?

This is down to personal preference so without pictures you'll get nowhere

 

[M@tt_182]

I think it sits fine on 16's however the 2118's only come in 15" . I don't really want Turini's as everyone has them but I'm also bored of the standard wheels and have two sets of them!

Someone must have run this combo at some point?

 

[Meek_racing]

Same setup as mine after I sold my coilovers. The fronts look alright, it's the rears that look a bit funny. They don't stand out so I wouldn't worry too much, just save up for some coilovers at some point in the future. You could always puta few heavy objects in the boot to lower it

 

[Matthew]

I also looked at this option some time ago, came to the conclusion they were too small for anything less than coilovers, I may be wrong though.

Pictures are required.

 

[Chris205]

I forgot to take any pics of mine on sportlines and 2118's. It looked embarressing tbh.

 

[M@tt_182]

Saving for coilovers isn't an issue I just don't want them. I really like ride height and comfort that you get with the standard shocks and sportlines.

What would be my other options for wheels then? I'm still tempted to try them out however I know I'll be gutted if it looks like a monster truck!

 

[Matthew]

Stay with 16's mate. I like the OEM wheels on 182's, or a set of turinis...

 

[Jekyll]

i have a few pics of mine when i got my 2118s when it was still on sportlines. here are some pics to give you an idea of the gap

 

[M@tt_182]

That's great thanks for the pics, it's about how I expected it to sit to be honest so that's good

 

[Hixle]

That looks fine IMO.

 

[Fletcher]

Looks ok to me.

 

[mitch1503]

looks ok to me as you go for a 50 side wall as apposed to a 45 like on 16's

 

[Matthew]

That does actually look ok, although if you go for Apex it will look better (the ride not being as bad on the 50 profile tyres I guess...)

 

[p@blo]

Looks ok to me.

Id agree with fletch

 

[RDH]

I think it looks ok, but they do look best when coupled with coilovers.

 

[M@tt_182]

I agree they do look better but I'm really not keen on sacrificing ride quality for lows. I think I'll give them a go and see what happens, they'll be better for track days (when I finally book some) as tyres will be cheaper anyway.

 

[Daz.]

It looks great to my eyes - an actual usable everyday height - shockers....

 

[Danith]

Or get your Eibach's adjusted like I did so you don't break your back by fitting coilovers (only done the rears for now - fronts next month). Not 15s but you get the idea:

BEFORE:

IMAG0205 by foodbeast04, on Flickr

AFTER:

IMAG0274 by foodbeast04, on Flickr

 

[M@tt_182]

What did you have done to them?

 

[Danith]

sent em to this place www.coilsprings.co.uk

 

[Nyall]

sent em to this place www.coilsprings.co.uk

I've heard of this guy, he heats your springs and compacts them right? What's the ride quality like with the modified springs fitted?

Looked at his site...

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[Danith]

Indeed. And yes I'm sure the site is taking a cheeky swipe at us car geeks. I'm not arsed my Dar sits great now and nowhere near as harsh as coilovers