What do people think of v-maxx coilovers?

[-Sparky-]

Ok so I'm wanting some coilovers for my 172 non cup model, I was going to get the Ktec set but there out of stock till August and I'm impatient.

I have seen a few sets on eBay made by vmaxx and they seem reasonable and fairly priced at about 350-380 which is really my limit.

Would people recommend using them, I may do a few track days but I doubt that will be for a long while yet so they will just be for fast road set up.

 

[jezcharger]

Only my opinion but my old 172 cup I had the dreaded Raceland jobbies and my new 182 has H&R's and the difference is staggering. Both do their job well but the ride quality on the H&R's is brilliant.

 

[-Sparky-]

Only my opinion but my old 172 cup I had the dreaded Raceland jobbies and my new 182 has H&R's and the difference is staggering. Both do their job well but the ride quality on the H&R's is brilliant.

Cheers,​And what price are we talking for h&r's?

 

[jezcharger]

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuni...-172-cup-182-handr-monotube-coilover-kit.html

Only a quick search but mine are only height adjustable not fully adj. like these. Think the Vmaxx will be ok for what you want but the springs will be softer and the ride less refined than more expensive items. I thought the Racelands were ok but the front springs were too soft really for hard use, but it still didn't stop me doing about 25 track days on them...

 

[-Sparky-]

Wow there pricey! I bet there fantastic, I'm really just looking for basic lows and a little less body roll

 

[BlackGoldMatt]

Wow there pricey! I bet there fantastic, I'm really just looking for basic lows and a little less body roll

If this is what your after then V-Maxx will be fine, i run them on my 182 with no problems.

 

[Jekyll]

Vmaxx will be fine for road use but over uneven bumpy roads they can be a little crashy. Ive had a set on mine for 2yrs and i use my car daily. I dont have a problem with them but i do wish that i'd got a better set. I have been in a car that has adjustable damping and it is noticeably different though. Vmaxx can only do height and camber adjustability, not damping. My advice would be if you can afford more then get a better coilover. For a few £££ more you can get a set that you will be totally happy with rather than buying a set cheaper and a year down the line looking to change again. All IMO of course.

The good thing for you is that you have a lot more coilover choice due to having 54mm bolt spacing.

 

[-Sparky-]

If this is what your after then V-Maxx will be fine, i run them on my 182 with no problems.

lovely job, second question, do I get the ones where the rears are separate springs and dampers of the combined ones?

 

[Jekyll]

I though the springs and dampers were all separate on the Vmxx clio range?

 

[-Sparky-]

I though the springs and dampers were all separate on the Vmxx clio range?

So did I until I saw these


eBay item number: 170645321984

 

[Lal B3N]

So did I until I saw these


eBay item number: 170645321984

More likely just a random snap of some vmaxx coilies, not actual clio ones.

 

[Budgie]

Why not get a second hand set of reasonable ones?

Could probably get a second hand set of FK's or Bilsteins for that money.

 

[Jekyll]

Thats what i thought but the info seems to read correct. There is no mention of seperate rear springs, adjusters and dampers.

 

[DrR]

I found them rock solid TBH, but i've never been in/experienced any others.

 

[-Sparky-]

I found them rock solid TBH, but i've never been in/experienced any others.

Oh really!? These are the ones I'm thinking of getting

item number: 370757748965

those others that are combined are a little puzzling so I think I will pass on those.

 

[16v_er]

on my old cup i found them soft and if not worse than the std shock/eibach spring combo i had on it before.

 

[Adamm.]

For a couple 100 more you can get bilsteins which perform much better on the road imo.

 

[-Sparky-]

For a couple 100 more you can get bilsteins which perform much better on the road imo.

The thing is I'm on a budget as I've just bought new wheels and tyres and getting the car mapped, isit really worth the extra 100 notes? The car is only used weekends and occasional shows

 

[Adamm.]

Depends on you I guess not like the vmaxx are horribly crap just I found the bilsteins noticeably better.

First time round I went for vmaxx and was quite dissapointed as I expected more, second time I went for bilsteins and was happy I paid more for a better coilover.

 

[-Sparky-]

Depends on you I guess not like the vmaxx are horribly crap just I found the bilsteins noticeably better.

​Thanks, I will have a think about it

 

[jezcharger]

If you want coilovers for "stance" then go for the Vmaxx, if not refresh the stock dampers and some eibachs/cooksport etc. springs in your budget. The coilovers will be a bit more crashy but if you want them for looks go for it, and unless you go too low if won't ruin the car. Make sure you get the geometry set up tho!

​The H&R's I've got came with the car and I would say they are the best of both world as would the Bilsteins etc but they are double your budget.

 

[-Sparky-]

These will be purely for stance, thanks for all the helpful comments.

 

[crank]

I've got a set of V-maxx coilies 3 months ago and I bitterly regret the purchase.
In Germany I have no chance to sell them unfortunately. I'd give my right arm to reverse the decision to buy Vmaxx.

I'll get a set of H&R or sth. similar once I get the chance to pick them up.

 

[16v_er]

i'll second that regarding bilsteins-great suspension kits!

 

[icebergclio]

i bought some vmaxx coileys from a member on here. they work fine for me as im not planning any track days just road use. yes they are a bit crashy but you get what you pay for. if you want your car on its arse cheap, then youre not going for comfort. thing that annoys me is theyre no better than jom coileys ive fitted to numerous bmws ive had in the past yet theyre about double the price new hence me buying secondhand. theyre defo better than the knackered shocks i took off thats a cert lol

 

[-Sparky-]

i bought some vmaxx coileys from a member on here. they work fine for me as im not planning any track days just road use. yes they are a bit crashy but you get what you pay for. if you want your car on its arse cheap, then youre not going for comfort. thing that annoys me is theyre no better than jom coileys ive fitted to numerous bmws ive had in the past yet theyre about double the price new hence me buying secondhand. theyre defo better than the knackered shocks i took off thats a cert lol

Thanks for your post, very helpful.

I think I'm going to get some and give them a try

 

[Harpham]

I have vmaxx on mine. Seem very good for the price I paid for them.
​Not too crashy or bumpy either.