Which springs and what difference?

[mowglimiller]

After getting an advisory on my rear spring for my 182 FF at MOT, and being told its £80 for a replacement.
With most of you saying I'd be better getting lowering springs.
What is the difference to the cup suspension when lowering springs are fitted. I don't want to lower it much if it can be helped but like the idea of getting new springs all round.
What are the apex springs like?

 

[steviem]

Eibach pro-line or sport-line. been through this a few times looking to change my Apex as they were very harsh on my minor roads and have just changed to Sport-lines and am very pleased with the ride. Dont get me wrong Apex are fine if your roads are well maintained and smooth tarmac.
Judging by replies i've seen, pro-lines dont lower as much. Where as sport-lines lower more.
Loads of topics about it to keep you busy on here if you search.

 

[MartinR]

From personal expirence steer clear of Apex!! sportlines or PI springs from 519automotive are the best options

 

[Goodj]

If the garage is going to do the fitting for you, how much will they charge to change all 4 corners as opposed to just the rear pair?

This would be the time to change for lowering springs but I'd probably just replace the pair with OEM

 

[Lal B3N]

Apex shocking. Were on my 182 when I bought it and to be honest I found them awful/dangerous, wouldn't recommend them to anyone!

Eibach are probably your best bet.

 

[easym5]

Apex will give you a very hard ride, i found i had both front springs with pieces snapped off and this happens to most 182s so i would buy a full set to save probs in the future,i didnt want it too low so bought some new eibachs prolines 30mm all round car drives so much better now, well recomended