New Suspension advise - 172 Cup

[grey_uk]

Hi,

Sorry if this has been answered already but I’ve spent hours searching and can't find the answer I’m looking for.

I'm currently running Koni Suspension (not sure what springs as they were on the car when I brought it). The car sits about 40-50mm lower than standard but the ride is really poor and seems to bounce around every time it hit a bump or is really crashy when I hit a small pot hole even when set to softest setting.

I want a setup that is almost the same as stand as I use the car daily but want the option to make harder when required or for the odd track day.

Now I know KW are the dog b*****ks but they don't lower enough at the back, ideally I would want to drop it 60-70 mm at the back. Can this be changed or do I need to look at different kits?

I've heard reports that FK are a bit too stiff for everyday, can the spring rating be changed or do you have to purchase the standard then upgrade?

I'm not looking to spend anymore than a £1000

Thanks in advance for any advise.

 

[Rossy197]

Hi mate, I was going to recommend H&R Coilovers but i can't seem to find then on K-Tec's site at the moment

I found these, These look very good but are pricey, I'm not sure how good they are but i'm sure someone will be along to comment

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1776

 

[ForceIndia]

Seems like you're after the impossible. If you're going that low, the ride quality will suffer. Bar the height, KW fulfill all the other needs.

 

[grey_uk]

Seems like you're after the impossible. If you're going that low, the ride quality will suffer. Bar the height, KW fulfill all the other needs.

Do you know how low KW will go?

Some sites say max -20 mm at the back and some say 50mm?

cheers

 

[rory182]

have you adjusted the damping on the konis? looks like you have as you mention softest setting

Are the springs red or yellow?

Are you sure the shocks aren't burst? You can get the konis serviced or can replace them individually.

 

[grey_uk]

have you adjusted the damping on the konis? looks like you have as you mention softest setting

Are the springs red or yellow?

Are you sure the shocks aren't burst? You can get the konis serviced or can replace them individually.

Hi,

The springs are Red. They look very corroded but no signs of them leaking, I'll double check this weekend.

Just spoke to Sean at K-tec and he says the KW will sit 40mm lower on the back (not 25 as advertised) and if i'm not happy he will exchange the springs for shorter Gas ones.

cheers

 

[White16valver]

If Fred was here I'm sure he'd recommend going back to standard!

 

[ForceIndia]

Fred can supply the kw v2. He was cheaper than anywhere else.


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[grey_uk]

Fred can supply the kw v2. He was cheaper than anywhere else.


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sorry.. who's fred?

 

[ForceIndia]

sorry.. who's fred?

Fred@BTM,
07769712624

Fred@btmperformance.com

0121 783 6692

Tell him India sent you.

 

[b33fy172]

LOL @ India..

I shall be purchasing some KW V2's after christmas and will have my H&R's for sale shortly after if you'd be interested in them?
the H&R's lower about 50mm on the rear.

 

[matt200vvc]

LOL @ India..

I shall be purchasing some KW V2's after christmas and will have my H&R's for sale shortly after if you'd be interested in them?
the H&R's lower about 50mm on the rear.

I'll have them depending on price

 

[b33fy172]

I'll be looking for £350 or £420 with compbrake topmounts

 

[grey_uk]

I'll have them depending on price

Why are you changing?

 

[grey_uk]

Someone told me that KW use Koni Dampers, is that correct? if so wouldn't the ride be the same that i have at the moment?

Does anyone near Bath have KW v2's fitted? i wouldn't mind having a ride to see how they handle?

 

[grey_uk]

Larkspeed are doing KW V2's for £969 inc vat and £10 for delivery.

 

[matt200vvc]

Why are you changing?

I'm on standard cup suspension and want to upgrade, Plus my rear shocks are not upto scratch.

 

[ForceIndia]

Someone told me that KW use Koni Dampers, is that correct? if so wouldn't the ride be the same that i have at the moment?

Does anyone near Bath have KW v2's fitted? i wouldn't mind having a ride to see how they handle?

Revalved rear koni units.

 

[grey_uk]

Revalved rear koni units.

What does that mean?

Does that mean it will ride/handle the same as Koni or do KW do something different?

 

[ForceIndia]

What does that mean?

Does that mean it will ride/handle the same as Koni or do KW do something different?

Yeah, they ride/handle differently. The damping and springs are different. Basically the shell is koni, the internals are kw spec.

 

[grey_uk]

Fred@BTM,
07769712624

Fred@btmperformance.com

0121 783 6692

Tell him India sent you.

Spoke to Fred, sounds a really nice guy and very helpful. Hopefully he'll get me a good price in a few days.

 

[grey_uk]

A place called Banshee motorsport will do the v2 kit for £930

How does that sound.

Cheers