as above,as my car sit way too low,and is getting to the point where i cant drive it anywhere!i was thinking of uprating mt shock and using standard springs,would this be any good,or is there a much better set up out there?


cheers guys!

 

I recon koni adjustables are the way forward for you m8

 

all depends on budget i guess

 

how much for the koni set up?dont wana spend shit loads on it!

 

I think around Ł380 with shocks and springs. Cant remenber exactly what i paid now

 

If you have a tight budget go for g-max or for slightly more go for spax At the end of the day its up to you

 

i think its G-max on the car now,but not sure,it scrapes everywhere,really starting to do my nut in!!

 

koni are about 360 in fast ford somewhere. they are the tits to be fair for the money. then get a set of deflex bushes(nice n cheap) and there i think you have it for budget.

 

Does any company do good springs for RSTs that aren't lowered past the original RST height but would be a little stiffer? Does any one even know the poundage of the original springs or some recommended springs?

 

Im just curious to know how much your car is lowered and what wheels your running? i wouldnt suggest lowing any more than 25mmm from the standard rs turbo height but if its around that height now i wouldnt think you would have i big problem with scraping? Your shocks could be fooked and/or some of the suspension bushes could also be shot. Obviously i dont know what setup you have or what roads you drive on but it could be one of the above Your not running something silly like 60mm lowering springs?

 

i dont know to be fair mate,its got the suspension set up from when i bought it about 2months ago,looks like its had some upraged bushes on the suspension,its got escort gti wheels on,and i can tell you its alot more than 25mm lowered!i want 25mm springs,but not sure where i can get the best deal or what springs are the best?

 

Ive been tring loads of springs recently. At the moment, i'm using Koni's all round, std springs on read, and cobra on front. The car drives sooo mmuch nice than it has ever done. It rides over bumps really well without crashing into pot holes. Yet the firm koni's keep everything under control. It handles really well.

Been thinking about this setup for a while. Colin Chapman was a strong advocate of soft springs and firm dampers, and so far he seems to be right...

 

koni's on avo springs for me

def the best thing

i have gmax shocks and springs on my XR3i daily and its drives shit compaired to the koni's on my RST

i had 60mm sprinngs on my first rs rep used to eat wheel bearings drive shaft and box's look good on std rst rims tho