coilovers on a 4x4 saff

SelbyRST · 10-02-2010, 07:40 PM

Thinking of buying some coilovers for my saff, just wondering what the best make to go for is? or what your experiences are with different makes? Its a road car, but only use it for fun in the summer. Got a stage2 rear beam and 18 comp mos to fit to it if that makes any difference?

Cheers Tom.

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tabetha · 10-02-2010, 07:48 PM

I personally would go with AVO, but would also if you like a comfy ride consider KONI adjusties with chassis dynamics std ride height springs with koni set on stiffest setting, a very good combo.
I would assume however with the beam you have you might want the adjustability(height) of the coilys, that's what gets my vote.
If you can though try and get a ride in different cossie with different set ups, so at least you know exactly what you're getting before hand.
tabetha

SelbyRST · 10-02-2010, 07:51 PM

Yeah the main reason is height, because of the beam but ive been told they make the car handle much better aswell? Not too clued up on them at all lol, ive got koni on atm, plan is to sell them to my dad, assuming they fit xr4x4 which they should, then put the money towards coilovers. If i went with avo, is there different spring rates i can choose? if so which is better, and where is the best place to buy them, looked on reyland, matt lewis and r&b cant seem to find them. Thanks for the help btw.

SelbyRST · 10-02-2010, 07:58 PM

Found a set on matt lewis, £690 for avo ones, with these springs Uses race spec 2.25" I/d coil springs, are they the only option for springs or is there better ones to get?

Anyone know anywhere cheaper?

KSA-Cossie · 10-02-2010, 08:01 PM

pm cossymad on the escortrscosworth site m8 he will sort you out.

SelbyRST · 10-02-2010, 08:02 PM

Ok will do, need to sign up first though, cheers mate,

KSA-Cossie · 10-02-2010, 08:07 PM

He specs them with softer springs for the road.

tabetha · 11-02-2010, 10:27 AM

AVO offer 1 free spring swap if you don't like the rate.
I use 300lb 9" front and 200lb 12" rear springs, I find the rears a touch soft so going to try 225lb in the summer, that's a condition where the big yellow smiley things comes out and warms us all up, just in case anyone has forgotten!!
tabetha

SelbyRST · 11-02-2010, 06:59 PM

OIh right that sounds good. Ive been offered a set of avos with the road springs that have done about 1500 miles, hes just got to get back to me with a price, if its good then im gonna go with those.

ajamesc · 11-02-2010, 11:30 PM

i have gaz ones on my rwd and ive had no problems with them at all mine is heavily modded and i have road leagal slicks on the back so togther i get really good traction it did scwhat alot and rub the rear tyres as their a 45s but with the coil overs i can set them hard so it dosent do it any more but as an every day road car the ride is shit it picks up all the bumps but i dont use the car much so i can live with it!

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KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	He specs them with softer springs for the road. __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

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tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	AVO offer 1 free spring swap if you don't like the rate. I use 300lb 9" front and 200lb 12" rear springs, I find the rears a touch soft so going to try 225lb in the summer, that's a condition where the big yellow smiley things comes out and warms us all up, just in case anyone has forgotten!! tabetha Last edited by tabetha; 11-02-2010 at 08:43 PM.

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ajamesc cossie fan (unluckerly) Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: hampshire Posts: 2,578 Rep Power: 5	i have gaz ones on my rwd and ive had no problems with them at all mine is heavily modded and i have road leagal slicks on the back so togther i get really good traction it did scwhat alot and rub the rear tyres as their a 45s but with the coil overs i can set them hard so it dosent do it any more but as an every day road car the ride is shit it picks up all the bumps but i dont use the car much so i can live with it! __________________

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10-02-2010, 07:48 PM	#2
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	I personally would go with AVO, but would also if you like a comfy ride consider KONI adjusties with chassis dynamics std ride height springs with koni set on stiffest setting, a very good combo. I would assume however with the beam you have you might want the adjustability(height) of the coilys, that's what gets my vote. If you can though try and get a ride in different cossie with different set ups, so at least you know exactly what you're getting before hand. tabetha

10-02-2010, 07:51 PM	#3
SelbyRST 4x4 SAFF Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 659 Rep Power: 5	Yeah the main reason is height, because of the beam but ive been told they make the car handle much better aswell? Not too clued up on them at all lol, ive got koni on atm, plan is to sell them to my dad, assuming they fit xr4x4 which they should, then put the money towards coilovers. If i went with avo, is there different spring rates i can choose? if so which is better, and where is the best place to buy them, looked on reyland, matt lewis and r&b cant seem to find them. Thanks for the help btw.

10-02-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
SelbyRST 4x4 SAFF Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 659 Rep Power: 5	Found a set on matt lewis, £690 for avo ones, with these springs Uses race spec 2.25" I/d coil springs, are they the only option for springs or is there better ones to get? Anyone know anywhere cheaper?

10-02-2010, 08:02 PM	#6
SelbyRST 4x4 SAFF Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 659 Rep Power: 5	Ok will do, need to sign up first though, cheers mate,

11-02-2010, 06:59 PM	#9
SelbyRST 4x4 SAFF Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 659 Rep Power: 5	OIh right that sounds good. Ive been offered a set of avos with the road springs that have done about 1500 miles, hes just got to get back to me with a price, if its good then im gonna go with those.

11-02-2010, 11:30 PM
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