PedroHicken

Have many people lowered their car recently on coilovers? Im looking in investing in some but im unsure on what make i should be looking at or what cost i should be paying out. Ive taken alook at afew threads but they were pretty unclear (most turning into 'who can be the better driver' arguements).

I had H&R's on my Clio so im not after cheap ones but then im never going to take my car on track either...

Looking for wheels too but thats another story.


Thanks,

Pete

chrisr111

You really need to decide on a budget first and then decide whether you are fitting them for looks or performance before asking the question of which ones to buy IMO.

There is lots of choice ranging from basic few hundred £ coilovers to several thousand £ professional race spec.

If you liked the H&Rs on your clio you may be pleased to know that they make coilovers for the S as well.

Chris.

tailhappy

Bizarre That answers it for me. Coilovers are for track use only. The stock suspension is fine for the road. Never understand why people fit coilovers for the road. Utterly pointless. I'd go to centre of gravity or another geo specialist and get the stock suspension setup properly and you should find it will transform the car

But then I won't fit 17" rims either as I prefer the ride quality on the 16s. If 16" rims were good enough for the Gan San (Honda's chief test pilot) who developed the S2K back in the day then they'll do for me

zzkamikazezz

I'm very happy with meister R's as I think many others on here are, well priced too.

Great on the road and on the track.

DMS sell them in the traders section.


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loftust

Choosing a sensible set of aftermarket coilovers, and tailoring them with a good geo setup will improve the handling of the car...even on public roads.

A fellow member used to comment on my KWV3 setup saying "My S would just understeer and not make it round that bend at such speed". This was at legal speeds and is just one example of how decent coilovers will benefit the car, and the driving experience. His S had polybushes, and a popular 'fast road' setup too.

The ride comfort need not be sacrificed either.

OP - If you can afford ~ £700, get the Meister Rs, or a set of second hand Bilstein PSS9s or KWV3s...you won't be disappointed.

GaryB

tailhappy

Choosing a sensible set of aftermarket coilovers, and tailoring them with a good geo setup will improve the handling of the car...even on public roads.

A fellow member used to comment on my KWV3 setup saying "My S would just understeer and not make it round that bend at such speed". This was at legal speeds and is just one example of how decent coilovers will benefit the car, and the driving experience. His S had polybushes, and a popular 'fast road' setup too.

The ride comfort need not be sacrificed either.

OP - If you can afford ~ £700, get the Meister Rs, or a set of second hand Bilstein PSS9s or KWV3s...you won't be disappointed.
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Any person fitting coilovers to an S2K purely for road driving is such a ponce. The stock suspension set up correctly is a dream for the road. But hey its your money. You guys obviously know more than Honda and the Gan San as you are far better drivers

Its like the oil filter stopper device. Utter nonsense

GaryB

Tosh and piffle. It's down to choice, personal preference and feel. I like the adjustability. Do I "need" them? No. Did I "want" them and do I get value for money from my purchase in enjoying the handling and feel with them? Yes.

Does that make me a "ponce"?

And yes, it's our money.

simundo777

What coilovers have you got Gary?

loftust

Well done...you've just managed to ostracise yourself from 90% of the owners on here.

As Gary said, yes, it's our money. If we feel that we have gained something from fitting them, so be it...

Honda never tested the car on UK roads, so WTF would they know what UK drivers want. What about those people who have to drive on rough roads regularly, and need a soft setup, but also track their car and want the option of a stiffer setup too? The same can be said for those who like the option of adjustability to account for varying differences in roads too.

You can take a long walk off a very tall cliff as far as I'm concerned with your damning opinion.