I have 15" but need help with suspension.

[JumpinJack]

Shall I jus replace the standard shocks and then get lowering springs. I was going to get coilovers but for one I don't know how to adjust them and two it ain't like I'll be on the track everyday. I think this is a sensible option but what do you guys think? I want to at least get booked in for a track day in the new year.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Standard will be fine, as long as your not lowering it too much.

 

[JumpinJack]

Thanks Tony. How much would you suggest for the front and back? It's for everyday driving and for the future trackday!

 

[Tony Hunter]

Search for Cooksport springs, these seem to just about right. I wouldn't bother, but that's me.

 

[JumpinJack]

so standard springs and shocks on 15" on a 182 cup? Or do you think 15" was a bad idea all together?

 

[Daniel]

15's are a very good idea! Drives just as well, but tyres are half price.

 

[JumpinJack]

Yeah I have a set of 15" Ultraleggeras on Michelin PE2's. Jus need help with what to do next. Suspension set up etc?

 

[Daniel]

Why do you want to change it, what aren't you happy with?

 

[Tony Hunter]

I can get my standard 182 cup around Brands in under a minute, I wouldn't mess with anything tbh.

 

[JackJack]

Eibach sportline springs job done imo.

 

[JumpinJack]

Why do you want to change it, what aren't you happy with?

All I am asking is that should I change anything to do with the suspension etc due to me changing alloys/ tyre profile. Obviously my car is set up for 16" and now I'll be on 15" so I'm guessing that I will increase the gap between the tyre and the wheel arch. What shall I do?

 

[Daniel]

Nothing. Fit the wheels, live happily ever after.

The car will be perfectly fine.

 

[BoatNonce]

Obviously my car is set up for 16" and now I'll be on 15" so I'm guessing that I will increase the gap between the tyre and the wheel arch. What shall I do?

Shouldn't make a difference as the sidewall should be larger now.

 

[JumpinJack]

Ok. Well thanks for the info, much appreciated!