Damper to match Eibach springs

[Bodyboarder81]

On taking the car out today and spanking it down some nice roads I’ll be sticking with the currant setup ( Bilstein b12 /eibach arb’s) it’s a great compromise  between looks/handling/comfort that I know from messing with suspension for years is hard to get right !

[pudding]

Certainly is!  I haven't explored ARBs yet.  I don't feel the car really needs them with Ohlins coilovers tbh 

[Bodyboarder81]

Certainly is!  I haven't explored ARBs yet.  I don't feel the car really needs them with Ohlins coilovers tbh 

 No I wouldn’t be rushing to fit some arbs if I were running the ohlins or even other proper coilovers . The spring rates are usually a lot higher on coilover so the ride becomes very harsh once combined with arb’s ... not a lot of movement, which is good for the most part on an nice smooth track but completely opposite of what you want on a bumpy B road

[pudding]

Yeah you're not wrong!  They can be dodgy on wet corners as well, especially with a much bigger rear one!

[Bodyboarder81]

It’s funny .... from my experience some cars really respond well to upgraded arb’s ( my Ibiza cupra r did) where as some don’t ! Fitted a set to my m3 and literally drove 50 miles and took them off ! As you with the ohlins on my S2k .... just not needed with such pedigree of damping/springs

[Tattooroo]

I'm getting my Eibach springs with Bilstein B4 Sport dampers fitted on Friday - I'll let you know how it goes. 

The B4 Sport are pretty much like for like replacements for the originals.

Any updates? Curious to see and hear the results? Did you get all the bolts replaced at the same time.

Cheers
Ronnie

[shail]

I'm getting my Eibach springs with Bilstein B4 Sport dampers fitted on Friday - I'll let you know how it goes. 

The B4 Sport are pretty much like for like replacements for the originals.

Any updates? Curious to see and hear the results? Did you get all the bolts replaced at the same time.

Cheers
Ronnie

Yes, got it fitted. Some feedback:
- yes got all new bolts, Inc top mount bolts.  Glad i did as mechanic had a mission removing front shock bottom bolt.  It was in very poor shape, all rusted along shaft. 

- mechanic had to replace ball joints, as again the bolts were seized on.
- front end wonders a bit, but I think that's to do with it still needing the alignment done
- I've got a bit of a knock at low speeds, I think from the back, so need to get that looked at.

As alignment needs doing it's a bit early to comment too much, but the ride is definitely a bit more 'jiggly' with the new set up, but that's to be expected.  However, it doesn't feel crashy or harsh.

[Tattooroo]

Please keep us updated. My car needs shocks/Springs but torn weather to go coilovers or do what you've done.
Was hoping to diy it as I've done my previous cars but hearing the issues everyone seems to find along the way is putting me off.

[shail]

Please keep us updated. My car needs shocks/Springs but torn weather to go coilovers or do what you've done.
Was hoping to diy it as I've done my previous cars but hearing the issues everyone seems to find along the way is putting me off.

I did the rear springs myself as I thought I've had snapped and needs it sorting asap. Rear was easy, and I could have done the shocks.  The front was where the problems were - I guess as the front takes the brunt of the salt and corrodes faster

[pudding]

I'm getting my Eibach springs with Bilstein B4 Sport dampers fitted on Friday - I'll let you know how it goes. 

The B4 Sport are pretty much like for like replacements for the originals.

Any updates? Curious to see and hear the results? Did you get all the bolts replaced at the same time.

Cheers
Ronnie

Yes, got it fitted. Some feedback:
- yes got all new bolts, Inc top mount bolts.  Glad i did as mechanic had a mission removing front shock bottom bolt.  It was in very poor shape, all rusted along shaft. 

- mechanic had to replace ball joints, as again the bolts were seized on.
- front end wonders a bit, but I think that's to do with it still needing the alignment done
- I've got a bit of a knock at low speeds, I think from the back, so need to get that looked at.

As alignment needs doing it's a bit early to comment too much, but the ride is definitely a bit more 'jiggly' with the new set up, but that's to be expected.  However, it doesn't feel crashy or harsh.

You will notice more clonks and knocks with stiffer suspension.  Sometimes it's just damper noise and not worn bushes as one would first suspect.