Cooksport springs / eibach springs

[Jack 172]

Hi guys after some advice

was looking to get a set of eibach springs for my cup but I've seen some cooksport ones now also, just want to know how the eibach and cooksports compare?

also are these springs going to be ok on my standard dampers?

http://cooksport.co.uk/product-CooksportRSClioSprings.html
^ are these the ones in need

thanks
Jack

 

[Jack 172]

peanuthead have you had cooksports?

 

[Nick_Leeds]

I'd go cooksport. Good reviews and cheaper IIRC. I have sportlines and rate them, but if I was to do it now I'd go the other way.

 

[Nick_Leeds]

And they'll be fine on standard shocks too.

 

[peanuthead]

Yes I've both eibach prolines, fantastic spring just too high ride heigh and cooksports.

The cooksports sit the car at a nice ride height, only make the ride slightly more harsh and handle very well for a road setup. I would say they are the best spring you can get and much cheaper than eibach. Also both will work fine on cup shocks

Shame as I've just sold mine and some adjustable shocks, which work very well with them

 

[Jekyll]

I've had both and although the cooksports have the better look once fitted, I felt that the sportlines are more comfortable and I'd have them over cooksports.

 

[MartinR]

I also heard that cooksports are harsh. Similar to apex from what i was told.

 

[Andy93]

I also heard that cooksports are harsh. Similar to apex from what i was told.

I find them dead harsh! All the reviews on here seem to say decent ride quality though?

 

[MartinR]

I find them dead harsh! All the reviews on here seem to say decent ride quality though?

Sell up and get some sportlines

You won't find springs better.

 

[Andy93]

They came on the car, coilovers next year when the weather improves

 

[Jack 172]

Thanks guys, think I'm going to go cooksport, only one way I can find out if I like them, any added parts needed for fitment or just straight on and off jobby?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

I agree with the harsh ride comments about the cooksport. I don't see why so many people say they're not much worse than standard because they are

 

[peanuthead]

There is no way the cooksports are even close to being as harsh as apex. I had apex on my old 172 and it almost broke my spine.

I didn't find the cooksports too harsh, could go normal speeds (20mph) over speed humps without a problem

 

[Jack 172]

I agree with the harsh ride comments about the cooksport. I don't see why so many people say they're not much worse than standard because they are

Would you not say it's more peoples tolerance? I mean say someone is used to a nice ride, where as i properly wouldn't notice because I haven't had nicer ones, I'd prefer the drop I think, I can't stand how high the back sits.
thanks

 

[Jekyll]

No spring compressors are needed. Straight off and on job.

The good thing is that if you don't like them the resale value is not at a real loss.

 

[Kyle 86]

I found the cooksports quite harsh but liked them

 

[Don]

Eibachs are a progressive spring...unsure about the Cooksports, so can't comment.

 

[Kelv]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...rings-Genuinely-impressed&highlight=cooksport

 

[Ph1 Tom]

I drive a nice comfy diesel daily. When I get in my Clio on Cooksports with solid top mounts and stiff sidewall semi slicks it's not harsh, really it's a nice ride and handles very well. You'll be hard pushed to find better springs.

 

[M@tt_182]

I've just changed from Sportlines to Cooksports and the later seem to be a lot better. Main differences are slightly lowered ride height and a little firmer. They don't seem crashy at all on the road considering it's a lowering spring however I did also fit new OEM shocks at the same time.

 

[Chip-mk1]

The cooksports are firmer, personally I like a firm ride so long as its not crashy.

I guess it comes down to personal preference but I find the cooksports to be the best setup Ive tried on a road going clio that also does trackdays.

 

[imprezaworks]

I've had both. Much preferred the cooksports

 

[davo172]

Sportlines on mine no complaints from me :approve:

 

[Coops Mk1]

as above really, the cooksports are not crashy but they are firm. the sportlines ride higher and are softer and again not crashy so feel more like standard cup springs

apex ride even lower but are crashy as hell

 

[Jack 172]

I've just changed from Sportlines to Cooksports and the later seem to be a lot better. Main differences are slightly lowered ride height and a little firmer. They don't seem crashy at all on the road considering it's a lowering spring however I did also fit new OEM shocks at the same time.

Argghh really struggling now money is tight ATM and I've been offered eibach for cheap (not in the best of condition) and as I was looking at buying new cooksport sim making a bit of a saving as I'm skint at the moment it does help, but I do want the more drop on the back, what do you reckon mate pick up cheap eibach or get new cooksport?

 

[imprezaworks]

How much is cheap? I linked a set of cooksports in the ebay section for £105 delivered.

 

[Jack 172]

How much is cheap? I linked a set of cooksports in the ebay section for £105 delivered.

40-50?
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ing-thread-Load-of-good-bits-and-more-to-come

 

[BustaMOVEs]

I have cooksports on mine and they sit perfect IMO and the ride is ok for me

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm sure they will be fine mate. Doesn't make the choice any easier lol

 

[Jack 172]

Sounds like more votes for cooksports to me and I do prefer the way they sit

 

[imprezaworks]

If I had a Clio again I would go for the cooksports

 

[SkidMarx]

Its probably been covered before but how much lower are cooksports compared to sportlines?

 

[Jack 172]

I belive the cooksport are -25 front -30 rear depending on model not sure on eibach

 

[Jack 172]

These are in high demand, out of stock again

 

[Feates172]

Mine will be for sale within the next week.

 

[JackD]

Getting new cup shocks and cooksports fitted tomorrow, looking forward to it!

 

[M@tt_182]

I'd seriously wait for Cooksports unless you get hold of some Sportlines very cheap. By the time they come back in stock you'll have saved enough for them . Fitting them is also an easy task if you have a socket set and some jacks, took me 2 hours on my own in the rain!

 

[davo172]

Lower you go on springs more likely you are to knacker shocks quicker long term..

 

[MartinR]

I'd seriously wait for Cooksports unless you get hold of some Sportlines very cheap. By the time they come back in stock you'll have saved enough for them . Fitting them is also an easy task if you have a socket set and some jacks, took me 2 hours on my own in the rain!

Be able to buy some coilovers by the time they come in to stock you mean.