What springs for Koni Sport Shocks on 172?

[hmh]

My 172 ph1 came with Koni Sport Shocks and H&R springs.
I'd like to drop the car a bit for better handling on flat surfaces. What springs would be the best choice?

 

[hmh]

Anyone with Konis?

 

[Gaz_]

One of the best road set ups would be Koni with Eibach sportlines. Infact, pro's are better still, but the drop is near standard height

 

[Djw John]

Id vote for sportlines, then it would be the same set up as Djw Daves and you'd be

 

[hmh]

Thnx for your opinions!
From Einbach catalogue:
Pro-Kit Performance Federn E10-75-001-02-22: front F7514001 drop 30mm, back F7524002 drop 30mm
Sportline Sportfahrwerksfedern E20-75-001-03-22: front F21-75-001-03-VA drop 45-50mm, back F21-75-001-02-HA drop 30mm

While Pro's drop is the same at front and back, Sportline's drop is more at the front. How it affects car handling?

 

[Djw John]

It handles very very well on the KONIs and sportlines, the bigger drop at the front still isnt too extreme.

Looks like this

 

[caister]

Konis and pros for me and the handling is perfect for a road car.

 

[Soot1e]

Koni's and Eibach's are proven and very popular combination on all marques and models, have them on my Fabia and before that on a Golf GTI. If you are a track day enthusiast then something more stiffer would be required but for the road you can't go wrong with the Konis & Eibachs.

 

[davo172]

Anyone got any pics of koni shocks and Eibachs on a 172 to see how much it lowers ?

 

[Will.]

If i have just sportlines on mine at the moment, will having koni shocks make much of a difference handling and looks wise?

Sorry for jacking

 

[Gaz_]

Anyone got any pics of koni shocks and Eibachs on a 172 to see how much it lowers ?

Its only the springs that lower, here is mine on sportlines.

All you need now is one on pro's

 

[Jonff]

Recently went for the Koni/Sportline set up and the handling is brilliant. As Gaz says, the ride height will be identical to any cars currently on Sportlines/Prolines.

 

[Gaz_]

Still might go this way tbh!

 

[Jonff]

Still might go this way tbh!

Can't recommend this set up enough, doubt it'll be better than your billies though.

 

[shiftspark]

Mines on Koni's but with the rears revalved (stiffer) for track work and sportlines and handles very very well.

See my blog for more info , pics

 

[Jonff]

Mines on Koni's but with the rears revalved (stiffer) for track work and sportlines and handles very very well.

See my blog for more info , pics

Where did you get them revalved mate? Did Mark Fish do it for you?

 

[shiftspark]

Yes he did.

 

[davo172]

Recently went for the Koni/Sportline set up and the handling is brilliant. As Gaz says, the ride height will be identical to any cars currently on Sportlines/Prolines.

Any pis of yours mate ??

 

[hmh]

I plan to leave my black H&Rs at the back since they give the same drop as Eibachs and set Eibach Sportlines to the front - any considerations against mixing spring brands?

 

[hmh]

Also is it worth spending time looking for used Eibachs or are they so good no one sells them?