Suspension recommendation?

[Twisty]

I need to replace the springs on my 1.6 16V ClioII and as the shocks are also quite old I thought it would be a good opportunity to upgrade the whole lot.

The options I have spotted so far are:

• Eiback pro springs £150 (don't know what shocks would be best to run with these).
• Apex 40mm lowering kit £330
• Gaz GHA coilovers £450 - my preferred option right now although it stretches my budget.

I would appreciate any feedback on experiences with these - or any other options I have not considered. The care is my daily runner and I am only interested in improving handling (i.e. not dropping it).

When I do the work I plan replace all bushings with poly ones and put on stainless brake hoses. I am already running 16/195 wheels/tyres.

 

[maynard]

Eibach springs for me.

 

[Dave..]

Eibachs.

 

[Darren S]

OEM shocks + Eibach Sportlines = win.

D.

 

[Twisty]

Thanks for posting back. It looks like the Eibach's are popular
I have done some more research and tweeks have Spax and Koni kits for ~£300
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Performance/Suspension/Suspension_Kits/339
Are the the springs on either of these compareable with the Eibachs?
It just works a lot cheaper than buying Eibachs and separate shocks.

 

[Twisty]

I just bought Koni STR.T shocks/springs for £280.
I guess the springs are not as good as Eibach,but hopefully they do the job and the price is comparable to buying a set of separate shocks even if I end up swapping out the springs later.