Facelift Leon coilover recommendations?

[leetodd]

Possibly considering lowering the Leon around 35mm just so the arch gap closes a bit as I'm only on 17's it looks a little big!
Never done any kind of suspension modifications before but I was looking at these:
https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ca...i-cupra-20t-fsi-fr-20t-si-20tdi-fr-20tdi-0905

Anyone got any thoughts on them? Also any advice on fitting coil-overs?

 

[Daniel M]

If you only want to go 35mm then you won't need coilovers. Springs will be fine.

Mines down 40mm on H&R springs.

 

[leetodd]

Ah sweet! Any spring recommendations then? Someone told me coilovers are better cause you get a full kit rather than just getting aftermarket springs with stock shocks etc. that's all

 

[Daniel M]

I'm not saying don't go for coilovers as you can have the ride as you want it but most people go for springs, totally your choice though.

I'd say H&R springs personally and I know where to get them cheap

 

[m.001]

Ah sweet! Any spring recommendations then? Someone told me coilovers are better cause you get a full kit rather than just getting aftermarket springs with stock shocks etc. that's all

As Daniel says,

It all depends on what you want. If you are just going for looks then you won't need coilovers, some good springs is all you will need and cost you a hell of a lot less.

If you are looking for extra traction and/or want to track it etc then I personally would look into coilovers.

 

[leetodd]

As Daniel says,

good springs is all you will need and cost you a hell of a lot less.

If you are looking for extra traction and/or want to track it etc then I personally would look into coilovers.

Don't really ever intend to track it, extra traction would be nice but not bothered too much either if I'm honest. Like I said I've never done any sunspeneion mods before so is there anything else I need to change while I'm there or just the springs? Just wanna get everything going well while it's stripped etc.
Also will springs affect the handling and comfort a lot or not too noticeably at 35-40mm?

 

[LeonFRNik]

I'm not saying don't go for coilovers as you can have the ride as you want it but most people go for springs, totally your choice though.

I'd say H&R springs personally and I know where to get them cheap

Im looking to lower my leon in the near future, Any ideas where i can get a good deal on h&r springs?
Cheers

 

[Daniel M]

Don't really ever intend to track it, extra traction would be nice but not bothered too much either if I'm honest. Like I said I've never done any sunspeneion mods before so is there anything else I need to change while I'm there or just the springs? Just wanna get everything going well while it's stripped etc.
Also will springs affect the handling and comfort a lot or not too noticeably at 35-40mm?

For me the springs have improved the handling no end. I'm a lot more confident chucking it into corners, whereas before being lowered it would oversteer like crazy on roundabouts.

I would stick new drop links on while the springs are being done, as they can be seized on.

Im looking to lower my leon in the near future, Any ideas where i can get a good deal on h&r springs?
Cheers

Have a look here.....

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=200737639448&globalID=EBAY-GB

This is where I got mine and a lot of other members have too. Saves you around £60+ on UK prices

 

[DamianPM]

Possibly considering lowering the Leon around 35mm just so the arch gap closes a bit as I'm only on 17's it looks a little big!
Never done any kind of suspension modifications before but I was looking at these:
https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ca...i-cupra-20t-fsi-fr-20t-si-20tdi-fr-20tdi-0905

Anyone got any thoughts on them? Also any advice on fitting coil-overs?

How many miles have your current dampers covered?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[leetodd]

Cars at just over 60k now mate, don't know if the previous owner has changed them in the past

 

[DamianPM]

The dampers are on the way to being past best so I'd say if budget allows change both by either going springs and shocks or coilovers.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[leetodd]

The dampers are on the way to being past best so I'd say if budget allows change both by either going springs and shocks or coilovers.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Looking at these ones on your website, think I'd need 55mm front strut diameter but not sure? Also how easy are these to fit?
Could dampers on there way out be the cause of my steering wheel shaking at 80mph+?

 

[leetodd]

The dampers are on the way to being past best so I'd say if budget allows change both by either going springs and shocks or coilovers.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Looking at these ones on your website, think I'd need 55mm front strut diameter but not sure? Also how easy are these to fit?
Could dampers on there way out be the cause of my steering wheel shaking at 80mph+?

 

[DamianPM]

Yes the FR will be a 55mm.

It's pretty much a straight suspension swap.

Possibly but it's difficult to say for sure without checking the car over.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[leetodd]

Sweet thanks man. Sure new dampers can only improve it tho. any discounts? :wink:

 

[DamianPM]

Definitely.

Unfortunately not on the AP kit as we already have over 10% off and free delivery.

Damian @ DPM Performance