Coilover advice

[gregorsco]

Hey guys

Been looking into coilovers and done a bit of searching and can't find what im looking for so have made this thread

I currently have a leon fr 2.0tdi
With eibach springs im looking for more lows but i drive 15000 miles a year so comfort is paramount!

Eibach do coilovers are they the same Springs with adjustable dampers or are they different?

Or do you have any suggestions on something that would meet my needs?

Thanks gregor

 

[DamianPM]

The coilover springs are different to the springs from a springs & shocks setup.

Did you have a budget in mind?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Jrice283]

what eibachs are you running? i might be interested in these if they are sportlines yano.. lol

 

[gregorsco]

Under a grand but cheap as possible

Yeah they are sportlines

 

[Jarre]

Are you looking for adjustable damping and height? Or just height?

Will you be tracking it or just casual driving with the occasional country lane hammering?

 

[gregorsco]

Not fussed for dampening just height

Not going on a track in a diesel lol

 

[Jarre]

In that case id say you're wasting money by going for ones around your budget of £1000 as they'll be way more than what you want.

I have a CR170 and went for AP coilovers at £436 and I'm pleased with them. Firm but not as crashy as the standard suspension. Definite improvement in handling and looks

 

[gregorsco]

That's the thing I'm not after firm i want same comfort as the springs but with hieght adjustment

 

[Jarre]

You're going to find that difficult to not go any firmer with a height drop

 

[gregorsco]

Ano im Okay with a bit just don't want it to be harsh as i said i do a lot of motorway driving

 

[Jarre]

I've done 24k in the last year on mine, mostly motorway. The ride really isn't much different to standard fl suspension. If you have a pre fl FR it will be more comfortable.

 

[Asce]

Think being dragged head first over stones with be more comfortable than the pre FL. My pre FL FR is harsh but its even worse due to living mainly away from big towns. Good to see where money isnt being spent on roads

 

[Jrice283]

Could you post a pic of how your car sits with the sportlines in her? So i know how low mines will sit..

 

[Jarre]

That's my old 1.2TSi on Sportlines

That's my current CR170 on AP coilovers. Back can go down loads still.

 

[gregorsco]

 

[DamianPM]

The AP kit at £433.00 inc. VAT and delivery could be a good option for you.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[gregorsco]

What's the springs rates like compared to eibach or kw coilovers?

 

[DamianPM]

Very similar as AP is made by KW.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[gregorsco]

Aw sweet might drop you an order soon

 

[Project1P]

Anyone have any problems with the wheels hitting the arch? Was looking at H&R Comfort suspension kit, £565; top line make but bit over budget for what I want to spend for something to lower by 25-30mm. AP coilovers seem a good choice for lowering and having adjustability.