Suspension on a budget.

[sidecarphil]

hottuning coilovers are crap.   new standard suspention performs better all they do is allow you to smash your sump off on speedbumps.

only if you are stupid enough to lower the car TOO far !!!!!!

most sensable people will not lower the car that far !!!

coilovers are harsh because they are race bred 

[sharpie]

hottuning coilovers are crap.   new standard suspention performs better all they do is allow you to smash your sump off on speedbumps.

i'm an idiot

[Mr Blue]

Stay away from cheap coilovers as mentioned.

Harsh ride. not kidding.


40mm drop on shocks and springs is the way

[sidecarphil]

hottuning coilovers are crap.   new standard suspention performs better all they do is allow you to smash your sump off on speedbumps.

i'm an idiot

 

[Ben Lessani]

I've got cheap'ish coilys and the ride is harsh - but I like it, makes me feel like I am going faster than I actually am

Keep an eye open on German eBay, I missed an auction on a second hand set of Var 2's with 5k on them, which went for ~ £100.

[Rodriguez]

yes, if you're going to do anything cheap on a car it should definitely be suspension. or tyres.

Oh I can't afford something as trivial as tyres.  Besides, I reckon the canvas gives better grip in the snow.







Merry Christmas.

[DarnPB]

I have Jamex on mine, but not happy with them. They have a 40mm drop which TBH, is a pain in the arse despite making the car look quite good. Mine were about 100 sterling all in and am now gonna change them for something better with a more appropriate ride height.

[Rodriguez]

I think I'll give cheap coilovers a miss.  I aint after a race setup, just slightly better cornering and a small drop cos 8 valves ride too high.

[barkstar]

Boge Turbos and Eibachs. Or a set of genuine 16V springs, not a big drop on an 8V but a good compromise between ride and handling. Rumour has it G60 springs (if still available) are a bit lower and harder but they'll be at least as expensive as the Eibachs. And if you are after sharper cornering without messing the ride keep a look out for a set of uprated anti-roll bars.

If your looking at £250 for the Boge/Eibach set up then just how good can £160 coilovers be? And beware of any claims of motorsport excellence from any coilovers that are less than £400-500 a corner. You get what you pay for.

Barkstar