What suspension setup - Ph-Quick

[Martin_172]

looking at getting a ph-quick in july and already thinking about what set-up to go for.

now coming from a coilover'd 1.2 16v i do like my FK's but dont find them that much better than the Apex -60mm kit that was on it before.
i dont plan on spending mega amounts of money on this car but when it comes to suspension/handling then basically moneys no object, i want the best of the best!!

so far been thinking about...

Koni Adjustables & Eibachs
FK Silverline X (koni adjustable damper ones)(thats whats on my 1.2)
Bilstein Coilovers
H&R's

or possibly brand new standard dampers and standard springs? (heard they're best in standard form?!)

probably going to fit new standard suspension bushes on it.

any suggestions? cheers

 

[Fred@BTM]

mk1 172 best suspension setup???

as it left the factory, most fun you can have with you clothes on

 

[Martin_172]

ive heard that so was thinking about it, one im looking at has had -40mm springs on it though so was thinking of new dampers all round. just think they sit a bit high standard, but ive still got the 1.2 for lowness lol

 

[Day]

I have standard set up albeit on eibach pro springs.

Kept up with a car on leda coilovers on track but had to work hard for it.

That saying I'm certain that I'll be fitting some kind of adjustable damper/height suspension once the dampers are fooked!

 

[Donz144]

there are some LEDAs for sale now.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=223308

 

[C.slicker]

there are some LEDAs for sale now.

LEDA seem to get s**t reviews though.

 

[edde]

there are some LEDAs for sale now.

LEDA seem to get s**t reviews though.

Ask BenR for his views he is quite likely the best driver on here and has no business selling them only recomends what he likes so has no reaosn to lie he loves.

 

[Martin_172]

not touching LEDA after watching the progress of the 172 cup in PGTi

like the sounds of the eibach's and Koni Adjustables as i like my adjustable damping on my 1.2, even though i find it hard to get it perfect for every day driving and am always playing with it!

but also like the sound of Bilstein coilovers.

 

[edde]

like the sounds of the eibach's and Koni Adjustables as i like my adjustable damping on my 1.2, even though i find it hard to get it perfect for every day driving and am always playing with it!

but also like the sound of Bilstein coilovers.

Well I woulnd't use Koni personaly as as for Bilstein there to hard on rebound IMO.

 

[Martin_172]

never tried the bilsteins, heard a lot of reviews on them (not for the clio but just in general) and all seem to be decent.

so standard seems to be the best about? what about standard dampers and eibachs?

 

[edde]

never tried the bilsteins, heard a lot of reviews on them (not for the clio but just in general) and all seem to be decent.

so standard seems to be the best about? what about standard dampers and eibachs?

Standard is more fun.

Renault spent a forutne getting it right.

 

[White16valver]

Um, haven't Leda gone bust? Or am I going insane? lol

 

[edde]

Um, haven't Leda gone bust? Or am I going insane? lol

There back again.

 

[Peperami]

Yeah leda are back in business. Properly set up theyre very good coilovers.

Id go for h&r's from your choices mate.

 

[alexbrown981]

Whatabout upgrading to cup suspension?

 

[edde]

Whatabout upgrading to cup suspension?

Its not an upgrade though in many people eyes

 

[alexbrown981]

how come, I was just going to do it to my ph-q cos the shocks are 60k old now. what you think?

 

[edde]

how come, I was just going to do it to my ph-q cos the shocks are 60k old now. what you think?

As Fred and BenR have said before phase 1 setup is the most fun setup.

Personaly replace with new shock of the same type.