Coilovers, advice?

[Timm]

Hi

I know this has been covered before but i run some searches and not really found the results i was after

i'm thinking of getting coilovers for my FR (2008)

which ones are the best to go for?? how much?? etc...

its got 20k on the clock so is there anything else i'll need to change??

as you can tell i don't really know much about this so your help would be great!

Cheers

 

[DamianPM]

What's your budget Tim?

The Weitec's are always a good choice for everyday driving and the V-Maxx are also very popular with forum members...

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ibiza-6l-coilovers-c-1932_1933_2030.html

Damian @ DPM

 

[edewer]

i'm asking the same question too.

i'm wanting something that i can tune a bit for track as well as road?

ed

 

[DamianPM]

i'm asking the same question too.

i'm wanting something that i can tune a bit for track as well as road?

ed

Maybe something like the Weitec TX's or KW V2's then.

Damian @ DPM

 

[Timm]

around £350 mate. V-Maxx look like the better option to be honest, what are people's feedback to them??

i read about a week back that because there 20k on the clock there may be a part that will need replacing??

Cheers

 

[cupraajy]

i recently put on Jamex coilovers Cant fault them plus the price was good!......put for the extra go with the recommendations like of V-max.

My car was sitting just under 40k so i replaced the top mounts too

 

[Timm]

i'm going to go the the V-Maxx, if they come in time i will be fitting them sometime next week...

are they easy enough to fit? if they are has anyone got step by step info??

Cheers

 

[DamianPM]

Basically a straight swap for the standard suspension to be honest. You just need to swap or replace the top mounts and then fit the coilovers how the old suspension came out.

Damian @ DPM

 

[st10587]

i have weitec's and they are awesome for day to day driving. not sure about track as i have not had the chance to get the car on track..... can let you know after i been to nurburg in aug!

my car had 20ish k on it when i fitted mine and i used the mounts that were there.

 

[Timm]

Just ordered!! anyone know if tracking goes out once fitted or should it be fine??

Cheers

 

[cupraajy]

you will need to get ur tracking and camber re-done! what kit you go for in the end mate?

 

[Timm]

went for the V-Maxx in the end, price isn't bad and other people reckon it does a good job

how much will it cost in general to get it re-cambered?

Cheers

 

[cupraajy]

ive heard very good things about the v-max kit.
to get the wheels aligned and front camber adjusted i was qouted £60ish......but thats going to a local tuning company which is always going to be expensive.....and good tyre fitter should be able to do the work!

The problem i had is the tools they use to do the camber sits on top the tyre and my car being so low, ended up being a bit of a nightmare! lol

 

[Timm]

reckon a normal garage will be able to sort it??

ah thats not good lol how much have you lowered yours??

i'm still not sure about the top mounts yet, i think its going to be the case of trying to fit them and see lol probably not the best way to go about it to be honest!

 

[cupraajy]

best bet is to phone around and price check!

ive got the front down about 40mm ish and the back is set right down.....just to make it level!

 

[Timm]

good shout!

can't wait to get them on now! lol