New Springs/Shocks

[CupraString]

Just bought some 18s for my Leon Cupra and after the shocks have settled we still have a gap in the arch big enough to fit a small dog in!

After searching hundreds of threads im still not clear on what to do.........
Im not a fan of coilovers as they are too harsh and a ballache to set up, and springs only I have been warned off because of original shocks not handling a new spring well, so Im looking at a spring/shock combination. I want a 30/35 drop and it to handle better than stock.
So i guess what im asking is what do people who have upgraded suspension recommend I should look at? Help please!

 

[drue1]

i went 40mm with my car and its the same as yours.ive got 18inch rims to go on and i think it will sit just right.nice ride and goes over speed humps fine even with all my kids in the back.i went for the jom 40mm kit from DPM site on here

 

[DamianPM]

As said by Drue1, thanks mate, the JOM kit is a good option but if you're wanting a 30-35 drop on a Cupra, you'll need to get a 50mm kit as lowering heights are quoted from a standard Leon. Something like the Weitec Ultra GT kit is a great option.

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/wei...i-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-0999-p-1506.html

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[CupraString]

thank you for advice. dont suppose you have photos of your leon lowered with the jom kit and wheels on?

 

[DamianPM]

We don't but there's a few members on the forum running the kit so someone may be able to come along and help you.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[CupraString]

drue1 Im just about to buy same kit as yours do you have a picture now the shocks/springs have settled? If you do it would be much appreciated thanks

 

[drue1]

drue1 Im just about to buy same kit as yours do you have a picture now the shocks/springs have settled? If you do it would be much appreciated thanks

i will pop out in a mo and take a pic but ive not got my 18inch rims on yet as im waiting to get some tyres

 

[CupraString]

Thank you

 

[drue1]

here you go but ive only done 20 odd miles so it still needs to settle

 

[Hobbiniho]

iv got the jom kit aswell and i am very pleased with it and for the price its impossible to complain, heres another pic for ypu alloys are 17 though

 

[Rocky Rocastle]

a weitec 50 mm kit will give you a 35mm ish drop on that. great bit of kit, i know initially you may think 50mm is too much but you would be surprised. search for my project thread and you can see a side on pic of the 50mm kit on an lcr, add another 10mm and you'll see the drop on your car

 

[lordgibbness]

Do you find with a large drop like that, that the wheels appear closer to the middle of the car, not quite in the centre?

 

[Rocky Rocastle]

i personally don't think so, take a look at the top pic.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=214706&page=7

 

[hydeh]

I have the Weitec 50mm kit and cannot fault it! It's really tightened up my ride and made the car handle a lot better.
I was a bit worried that 50 would be too low at first but i'm so glad i went for it over the 30.

 

[DamianPM]

Yeah it's a great kit and seems to suit the Leon chassis well.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[LEE69]

Do you find with a large drop like that, that the wheels appear closer to the middle of the car, not quite in the centre?

I know what you mean and it does imho.

 

[Dione J]

I need this drop in my life!!

How much are these kits going for now? As I cant afford the Weitec Coilover special offer which ends soon

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Do you find with a large drop like that, that the wheels appear closer to the middle of the car, not quite in the centre?

Especialy at the rear, mine sit quite far forward now its lowered.

 

[DamianPM]

I need this drop in my life!!

How much are these kits going for now? As I cant afford the Weitec Coilover special offer which ends soon

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/wei...pension-kit-leon-1m-14-16-18-0999-p-1502.html

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/wei...i-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-0999-p-1506.html

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[lordgibbness]

When I was reading about lowering a car it mentioned that you might have to adjust the brake balance. Does anyone know if this is true?