Suspension Help

[Tuft]

The Koni's I bought the car with have just about had it so looking to upgrade these to a set of coilovers.

After quite a bit of searching and reading peoples opinions I think I've settled on the Bilstein B14's, my budget was quite limited at around the £600 mark so thought these seemed best given my budget? Or could anyone could recommend a better set for a similar price?

Also While fitting these, is it a good idea to change all the bushes? I'd also like to change the top mounts and fit a strut brace, is it best to fit these whilst fitting the coilovers or is it an easy enough job at a later date?

The car is mainly used for commuting with a spirited drive up over brecon beacons a few times a month

Thanks, Keiran

 

[Tuft]

Looking at

Bilstein b14's, pure motorsports mounts and brace and powerflex bushes

This ok or a bit over kill for road use?

 

[Adam G]

Renault spent a lot of time and money to setup suspension, therefore I'd say all of it's overkill just for the road but I'm old.
At the end of the day, it's your car and you have to put up with it, your list is ok, it will get various replies stating different thoughts.
Personally I think standard is perfectly good enough, even for track use but everybody's different and spend their money differently.
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[Tuft]

The shocks on there now are just about gone I think, they used to be firm and handle well but now they're rock solid, to the point the car isn't nice nice to to drive. Would I notice any difference with the solid top mounts and brace if I'm not going on the track?

 

[Dan@SJM]

Mine runs bilsteins with compbrake top mounts. I love it as a road setup.

 

[Adam G]

The shocks on there now are just about gone I think, they used to be firm and handle well but now they're rock solid, to the point the car isn't nice nice to to drive. Would I notice any difference with the solid top mounts and brace if I'm not going on the track?

Only if you're driving like a loon.