Suspension Set Ups

[Deako]

Got Bilstein B8s, H&R springs, H&R arbs on the way, Powerflex ALK, ECS front mounts, Powerflex rear bump stops. Will sort the rest of the bushes and engine mounts at some point too. Feels great as it is. It's going to get even better. It's a balance of looks and performance.

[Leeroy87]

How low did you go mate?

This is mine on H&R springs

It looks a bit high in this photo for some reason - sits nicely though. No problems, rides just like stock, and feels more composed in the corners. Very good for the lower end of the budget, obviously things get more expensive with coilovers, but you can't do much better than H&R if you decide to just get springs.

[AJP]

That's on the tried and tested H&R 30mm.

Really can't fault them for how well they work with oem shocks, and it sits nicely.

I nearly went for coilovers but I'm glad I didn't - I wouldn't have wound them down much lower than it sits now and it handles bad roads really well.

I think if you're wanting good performance on a track coilovers would still be the way to go, but for road use these are spot on.

[jayha11]

Thanks for the replies guys. Will be going for some H&R springs in the new year 

[rich83]

I had 30mm H&R srpings on OEM shocks and I thought the ride quality was rubbish

[AJP]

I had 30mm H&R srpings on OEM shocks and I thought the ride quality was rubbish

What are you on now Rich, Bilsteins?

[rich83]

Yeah  PSS10

[AJP]

Yeah  PSS10

I keep hearing good things about these. Am I right in saying the PSS10 are B16, with adjustable damping? And would the non-adjustable (PSS9 B14?) offer as compliant a ride with their pre-set damping?

Might be tempted at some point but brakes and exhaust have earmarked my budget for now!

[rich83]

PSS 10 and PSS 9 are the same. Just with 10 or 9 levels of adjustability. Both B16 I think. B14 are fixed ride height and damper.

[AJP]

I need to look into this then. If they're substantially comfier than my current setup it might make them justifiable.

Cheers for the info.

[rich83]

What do you have at the moment. No coilovers will be comfortable. The will be hard.

[AJP]

What do you have at the moment. No coilovers will be comfortable. The will be hard.

I've found some coilovers more comfortable than certain shock and spring setups, on the mk4 at least.

So thought maybe you found the Bilsteins a better ride than H&R springs on oem shocks (which I'm on) or is it more a handling/performance thing?

Must be honest, I find my current setup is decent all round. But I'd never discount the possibility of improving things in the future.

[Adam0604]

Mine are on FK Highsport Coilovers, got it setup so it's just about okay to get over speed bumps and without catching the arches.
Have got about -2.0 degrees camber on the rears though to clear arches.

Quite a comfortable ride as far as coilovers comfort goes
Would definitely recommend if you aren't looking to splash out
Brand new, can pick these up for 350.00 - 400.00

[Mark_DF05]

I've got a set of H&R 30mm springs I'm hoping to get fitted to my ED30 in the next few weeks. After reading plenty of reviews it seems that the Koni sport shocks are the best paired with them. However, I opted for springs to keep costs down as I couldn't really afford decent set of coilovers and those shocks seem quite expensive so I'm wondering what the alternatives are?

Car has done 94k so I think replacing the standard shocks wit oem ones is probably the least I'd need to do. I don't do any track days and it's more of a cosmetic mod but improving the handling would be a bonus too.

Any other suspension parts I should look to replace/upgrade at the same time?

As I said, I was originally wanting to just lower the car for cheap but if it's going to be detrimental to the ride quality I'm happy to wait longer till I can afford the better parts.

[Mitch H]

I've got a set of H&R 30mm springs I'm hoping to get fitted to my ED30 in the next few weeks. After reading plenty of reviews it seems that the Koni sport shocks are the best paired with them. However, I opted for springs to keep costs down as I couldn't really afford decent set of coilovers and those shocks seem quite expensive so I'm wondering what the alternatives are?

Car has done 94k so I think replacing the standard shocks wit oem ones is probably the least I'd need to do. I don't do any track days and it's more of a cosmetic mod but improving the handling would be a bonus too.

Any other suspension parts I should look to replace/upgrade at the same time?

As I said, I was originally wanting to just lower the car for cheap but if it's going to be detrimental to the ride quality I'm happy to wait longer till I can afford the better parts.

I'm in the same situation and think I'm just gunna replace the shocks with new sachs parts.

Can't justify spending like 300+ on bilstein dampers.