What suspension to suit my needs ?

[Bodyboarder81]

Hi all ,

Not even taken delivery( or seen it!) of my Clio 200 yet , but seeing the pics / spec / mileage and chatting to Steve at r-sport in here , pretty sure it’ll be spot on .

Now my mind has started to think about suspension .

I’ll be using the car for around 2-4 track days a year ( not a track nut and don’t drive balls out even on track ) and then once or twice a week to go to the gym / general use . Odd spirited drive , around 4-5k a year I suspect .

I’d like to reduce the arch gap !

Seen quite a few posts about people running H&R / cooksport springs .... but would a set of Bilstein b14’s be better suited for me ?

I’ll also be adding 20mm spacers .

Once set at the ride height if I buy the bilsteins ( similar height to the H&R’s I would imagine ) I’ll never touch them again .

Would the Bilstein’s handle better / less crashy than the spring option .

The car has cup pack on it for reference .

Any help much appreciate and any pics of said springs I’d appreciate seeing them

Thanks

 

[JB21]

You might as well get a set of Bilstien B14s as no doubt the dampers and springs will need refreshing if not already done so. If they have been recently refreshed just get a set of springs, Cooksport always get good reviews or leave it and spend the money on other stuff that needs refreshing.

 

[Bodyboarder81]

Thanks for the reply ....

The car has 20k on it , if this has a bearing on what I should get

 

[bloke]

i've got a set coming off a car over next few weeks if you're after a set.

 

[Bodyboarder81]

i've got a set coming off a car over next few weeks if you're after a set.

Bilstein’s?

 

[bloke]

yarp.

 

[JB21]

Thanks for the reply ....

The car has 20k on it , if this has a bearing on what I should get

If they've only got 20k on them and are in good condition (not leaking and no rust on the shafts) then save your money and leave as is. Remember you'll need to pay for fitting if you can't do it yourself and also have alignment done after which all adds up.

No doubt there'll be other stuff to sort.

 

[Bodyboarder81]

yarp.

Price and mileage/age please

Think I’ve read that the top mounts changed design as some point ? Mines a 61 plate

 

[bloke]

will have to check mileage, think £500 ovno. afik they are the later ones?

 

[Bodyboarder81]

If they've only got 20k on them and are in good condition (not leaking and no rust on the shafts) then save your money and leave as is. Remember you'll need to pay for fitting if you can't do it yourself and also have alignment done after which all adds up.

No doubt there'll be other stuff to sort.

will have to check mileage, think £500 ovno. afik they are the later ones?

Ok ? .... if you could let me know how old / mileage they have covered when you can that would be great .

You breaking a car ? What’s the story with them ? Cheers

 

[Bodyboarder81]

Sorry don’t know what it’s quoted that !

 

[bloke]

i fitted them for the owner about 18 months ago, he's having a load of work done on the car and is getting new suspension for it.

 

[Bodyboarder81]

And he bought them new ?

Ok , keep me posted on them . When you can , some pics and mileage they’ve covered . Pm if it’s easier

Thanks

 

[bloke]

will get some when they come off. were bought new.

will also have induction kit and catcams coming off as well.