Thoughts/Opinions

[Beef-Mc]

As above boys and girls, looking to upgrade the suspension and was wondering peoples opinions on these two options. Cars not going to be tracked, as lets face it, it's only a 1.6!

Option 1, a budget set of coilovers, such as Rokkor, which for the money don't seem too bad.

or

Option 2, the tried and tested method of Eibach Sportlines.

Input appreciated.

 

[Greeny.]

Sportlines if you don't want it 'on the deck'

 

[jesus]

Coilovers 100%.

 

[col182]

Sportlines 100%.

 

[Will.]

My sportlines 100%.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Cheers for the input guys, any reasons for your choices?

 

[172Ben]

My mate has raceland, and tbh there pretty good for the money

 

[jesus]

Cheers for the input guys, any reasons for your choices?

Yep, I've had both, and Sportlines make hardly any difference. Everyone says it but you will want to go lower if you just get springs. Coilovers will handle loads better as well as looking better, and won't put more strain on your dampers (they go anyway) as you'll be using the coilover ones, so can return to standard when you sell.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Ah now thats an interesting point, anyway to tell how long the standard shocks will last? Or is it best just to go straight onto the dedicated coilover kit.

 

[Bluebeard]

If its not going to be tracked and your doing it purely for looks, go for cheap coilovers.

 

[Rob]

Cheap coilovers.

Doesnt ruin your standard shocks for when you want to sell, you can choose your ride height, and IME, the ride is better in general.

 

[Beef-Mc]

True. Just found Rokkor coilovers on eBay for £131 as well which aint shabby.

 

[jesus]

I wish 172 ones were still that cheap :dapprove:

 

[Beef-Mc]

The joys of driving the poverty model

 

[TimR26]

Coilovers because likely you'll need to replace the dampers eventually anyway.

 

[marinemackay2003]

coilovers just because they can be adjusted to suit

and as said still have a standard set handy for if you decide to sell