Springs and Damps

1. user_32481 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF

   #1 1st January 2012, 22:11

   Hey Guys,
   
   Just be recovered by the AA lol seems one of my springs has snapped.
   
   So now I'm looking for suggestions on what to get.
   
   I actually know the current set up as it was already on there when I gto the car.
   
   I'm not too sure on budget yet so all suggestions are welcome.
   
   Car is used daily and every now and again for track.
   
   Thanks
   
   Fulch
2. mangojace Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Hampshire Posts: 1484

   #2 1st January 2012, 22:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Fulch Hey Guys, Just be recovered by the AA lol seems one of my springs has snapped. So now I'm looking for suggestions on what to get. I actually know the current set up as it was already on there when I gto the car. I'm not too sure on budget yet so all suggestions are welcome. Car is used daily and every now and again for track. Thanks Fulch

   I used:
   200 lb custom Faulkners with group n billies all round (Was great for road/track)
   
   Mate uses:
   Rally design coilies with pugsport tarmac dampers and 325lb spring rate and he said that handles great.
   
   Depends if your like me and nick. Who dont mind sacrificing a bit of comfort lol.
3. user_32481 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF

   #3 1st January 2012, 22:37

   Prices and places to buy from?
4. user_32481 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF

   #4 2nd January 2012, 10:45

   Also can someone provide a brief explaintion of spring rates etc
5. benkelsall Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Europe Posts: 1611

   #5 2nd January 2012, 12:02

   As its mainly a road car I'd say the 155lb springs kam do would be just fine, or get some custom 170-200lb springs. Wouldn't go more than that tho. Then get some bilstein GrpN's or B8s for the front and B8s for the back.
   Or get the Gaz coilies kit
6. mangojace Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Hampshire Posts: 1484

   #6 2nd January 2012, 14:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Fulch Also can someone provide a brief explaintion of spring rates etc

   Depends what you mainly want it for? Comfort or track
7. kristel10589 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 5362

   #7 2nd January 2012, 16:20

   Go hardcore like us, we got rally design coilovers with 325lb springs and 40lb helpers, pugsport tarmac inserts. They are for sale if you're interested as we're buying a new car that's not a saxo lol.
8. mangojace Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Hampshire Posts: 1484

   #8 2nd January 2012, 17:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kristel10589 Go hardcore like us, we got rally design coilovers with 325lb springs and 40lb helpers, pugsport tarmac inserts. They are for sale if you're interested as we're buying a new car that's not a saxo lol.

   i already told him
9. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #9 2nd January 2012, 20:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mangojace I used: 200 lb custom Faulkners with group n billies all round (Was great for road/track) Mate uses: Rally design coilies with pugsport tarmac dampers and 325lb spring rate and he said that handles great. Depends if your like me and nick. Who dont mind sacrificing a bit of comfort lol.

   
   Got this for sale right now fulch, with CompBrake solid topmounts
10. solvi Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 lisboa Posts: 308 saxo 1600 cup trackday. vw golf iv 150cv. benz

    #10 2nd January 2012, 21:27

    if it is a trackcar go hardcore!!!!
    
    
    if you have money go for a race coilover setup.
    
    if not "take your OME suspencion to a suspencion tuner" and they made a original ones to become a full race setup.
    you always have to send the front struts....
    
    i have the 2 types and at the presente time the modified yellow cheepe koni ´s are top performer over the coilovers.