Shocks & Springs or coilovers

[Crackers]

Apart from been adjustable, whats the benifits of coilover suspension?

I want to lower my Leon but cant really aford the coilovers but still want to know out of interest.

Also anyone recomend the pest Shocks& spring kit to get. Got 19"s on and want to lose that horid gap between wheel and arch.

Thanks

 

[alx_chung]

Have a read of the following thread Lots of informative information there.
Alex

 

[DamianPM]

A lot of people go for just Eibach springs, either the Pro's or if you want to go that bit lower then the Sportlines.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Jon TDI]

I liked the Koni FSD damper & Eibach ProKit spring set up until the front dampers wore out!!
Seems to be a common problem with the front dampers going pretty quickly.
Anyway, I have now got some Spax adjustable dampers, which still need to be fitted, but I'll let you know what they feel like.
The Eibach ProKit springs are around £150 & drop it 20-25mm. The Spax adjustable dampers are around £380 for a full set.

 

[Crackers]

Right so i dont need coilovers. Just need to make a decision what kit to go for. Like i said, got 19"s on my car so want that low agressive look at the front. Was thinking maybe a 30mm drop. Any suggestions?

 

[alx_chung]

Prolines should give you a 20-25 mm drop and the Sportlines are about 30-35 mm drop.
Its really up to you, there are plenty of pics on the forum of Leons with either on.
Alex

 

[DamianPM]

As said loads of pictures on the forum but if you're wanting it low then I'd say go for the Sportlines.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[GainfulShrimp]

I've read on other forums that fitting Koni FSDs with standard springs (on a Golf or might have been a Mini Cooper, can't remember), could result in a slight raise in ride height. Does this mean that using FSDs with Eibach Pros gives a more subtle drop than usual (maybe 20mm rather than 30mm)?

You can tell I'm new to all this!

 

[DamianPM]

Yeah the FSD's do seem to raise the car slightly so fitting 30mm Eibach Pro springs would only see around a 20mm drop.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[GainfulShrimp]

Thanks, that's just what I wanted to hear. My aim is to make the ride more comfortable; lowering the car is incidental and I have plenty of speed bumps and the occasional scary pothole along my usual routes.

 

[Jon TDI]

Yeah, my FSD/Prokit combo seemed to drop it down by 20mm.

 

[Al]

Having had both, I would recommend the Sportlines as it rides and handles better with them, and the stance is nicer without being too low.

 

[GainfulShrimp]

Thanks. I've read your comments in several threads Al, but I've also read good reports of the Pro ones from others. In the end, I've booked my car in for the Pros as I was advised they are a better match for the FSDs and I wanted a minimum possible drop. Fingers-crossed, I'll get the improvement in ride that I'm looking for.

 

[alx_chung]

Thanks. I've read your comments in several threads Al, but I've also read good reports of the Pro ones from others. In the end, I've booked my car in for the Pros as I was advised they are a better match for the FSDs and I wanted a minimum possible drop. Fingers-crossed, I'll get the improvement in ride that I'm looking for.

That is what I have as well. The drop is good but the main product of the change is the improved ride and handling.
Alex

 

[Al]

Forgot to mention my chariot is running stock suspension again at the moment, but I have a set of Eibach coilovers to go on. I will post up pics and opinions when thats done. I reckon I will make the ride height approx the same as the Sportlines as it was a nice stance but was still able to clear speed humps and kerbs.

 

[robjnr]

dj How come your runnin stock suspension? What's up with the sportlines mate?

 

[Al]

Took them off as I stripped the car to sell it. Then decided to keep it . Just not got round to fitting the coilovers yet.