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September 16, 2022, 07:42:38 pm »
Hi all..
My edition 30 passed its MOT today
But my shocks need replacing and I was wondering what the best set up would be ? What's the best shocks for me to buy? Orrr would it be worth considering coilovers? Which coilovers are good ones ?
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September 16, 2022, 08:12:37 pm »
Too many choices fella, everyone will pitch in with their set up being dogs danglies, but difficult to compare.
You need to work out budget and how you want to use them - this will dictate the way to go.
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September 16, 2022, 08:29:52 pm »
Well, my car is a stage 2+ and is my daily, mostly driven 30 miles a day on the motorway, so I'm after comfort but also wanna give a nice looking stance so was thinking a 20mm drop. Budget wise.... what would £350 buy me?
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September 16, 2022, 08:56:08 pm »
You might be able to get Bilstien B4 dampers and Eibach springs for a bit over your budget.
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September 16, 2022, 09:33:40 pm »
I'm happy to go over £350 for a decent set up as I have no intention of selling.. so is bilstein the best option for dampers?
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September 17, 2022, 10:27:55 am »
I'm open to try some coilovers.. but don't know which are decent and worth trying.. I don't want a harsh ride.
So what would be the recommendations if my budget was £500?
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Bilstein are great manufacturer, B4 are ok, reported to be slightly firmer than standard - but if your looking for a bit more control B6 are where it starts to get interesting.
Personally I have AP coil-overs I have been happy with for 2 years - or they also do matched shocks and sports springs for a bit less money, IIRC
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September 17, 2022, 05:05:17 pm »
Anyone had any experience or heard of stance ultra coilovers?
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September 17, 2022, 05:45:59 pm »
Or am I just wasting my money with the above? Is the suspension that eurocarparts provide any good?
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Found some AP coilovers for £600.. does that sound about right?
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September 17, 2022, 10:20:47 pm »
Quote from: blingsta on September 17, 2022, 07:33:50 pm
Found some AP coilovers for £600.. does that sound about right?
Probably - I got mine very cheap off ebay, but it was pre brexit/covid for £450 delivered from Italy.
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September 18, 2022, 12:36:22 pm »
So I think I might just go for these.. its bilstien b4 and eibac 20mm drop
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331842661330?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mE_L49NxRXC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=hyuCg4coRGO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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September 18, 2022, 12:53:53 pm »
Can anyone recommend what top mounts to go for please
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September 18, 2022, 02:33:01 pm »
Just on Aks website.. looks like the ttrs top mounts are the preferred option.. can anyone confirm if they are a good upgrade?
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Are the ttrs top mounts a must do upgrade or will standard new top mounts be ok with the above kit?
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