Coilover choices

[AlexGSi2000]

Just a quick question for those with coilovers!

What did you do about the bracket that suspends the ABS cable & brake line?
Iv noticed on the standard suspension there is a bracket that holds them in place - but not on the coilovers.

 

[chris_200120vt]

on my weitecs there was the bracket on them

 

[Pepe]

I have had cheap coilover packages with no brackets on before but wasnt to arsed as I didn't need them but if you do and you don't have them I'd suggest sending them back!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Ah thanks for the advice, I have just looked at my existing shocks, the bracket that holds the brake line actually unbolts, so I will be able to mount it on the Weitecs (the bracket mounts are on the coilovers)

They dont have brackets / securing points for the ABS sensor line - this is understandable though I guess as there is thread there! lol - Will probably just secure it with a cable tie or something.

 

[TissMe]

Hope you said Sarah said HI

Glad they looked after you as usal
Sarah

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Well after the coilovers sitting in the garage for over a week, I received my fresh topmounts & bearings yesterday morning - no sooner had the postman left I was out with the toolkit.

Fitting went well, took me just on four hours. - need to get the tracking/alignment set up this week at some point (letting the springs settle for a few days before I wind them down any more)

The rear tyres are just tucked up in the arch (17" superleggeras & 15mm spacers) even with 4 people in the car it doesn't rub - really happy with that.

And for those who said they have similar ride qualities to the standard setup - your all a bunch of lying gits!

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Hope you said Sarah said HI

Glad they looked after you as usal
Sarah

I didn't

However, im booking in again for allignment/tracking next week hopefully so ill give you a mention.

They did knock a little off the price for me too, think it was 36p if I remember.

 

[rg72]

got your email alex..... replied regarding an incorrect number

 

[AlexGSi2000]

got your email alex..... replied regarding an incorrect number

Got it mate, sorry about that!

 

[rg72]

sorted!!!

 

[mazzerati]

And for those who said they have similar ride qualities to the standard setup - your all a bunch of lying gits!

Lmao

Got any pictures? I want 15mm spacers for the back of mine

 

[Pepe]

What is the ride like on them mate?

 

[AlexGSi2000]

Lmao

Got any pictures? I want 15mm spacers for the back of mine

Will grab a few later for you.

 

[AlexGSi2000]

What is the ride like on them mate?

The ride all round has been stiffened up - the rear feels stiffer / harder than the front.

Definite difference to handling - when I used to corner quickly, the front end would dive & lift the rear and would **** a wheel easily.

With the coilovers, everything is kept more level so its more composed through cornering.

As I said, its been stiffened up - but thats expected with coilovers, I quite like it!

Just need to get it tracked/aligned/camber now as its pulling slightly to one side.

 

[Faezer]

Can 1.4 coilovers for a Mk3 Ibiza fit a Mk3 Ibiza Cupra?

 

[chris_200120vt]

looking on dpm performance site would say yes as it lists 1.4/1.6/1.8/1.8t/1.9d to run the same coilovers

 

[Faezer]

Hmm, I phoned up the company n they said that they wouldn't fit :s

Confused haha

 

[ndbrgr]

People fit Cupra suspension on their 1.4s, I can't see why it wouldn't fit. I've got a set of Weitecs on my 1.4 that I'm going to fit to my Cupra when I get time.

 

[baderlfc]

Another vote for weitecs.. can't go wrong with them!

 

[DamianPM]

It all depends what brand of coilovers they are but most the Ibiza 3 coilovers will fit and work across the engine range.

Damian @ DPM Performance