Got a couple of questions regarding the use of coilovers on a Series 2 RS Turbo.

I am interested in getting myself a set, but have heard in the past the rear of the S2 is not really well suited to the use of coilovers as it puts alot of stress on the rear which it was not designed for, and extra strengthening would be useful if I was to go ahead with some, what are peoples thoughts on this?

What ride hieght do people think is best for "normal" driving? I believe 25mm is meant to be best as any more can give understeer? anyone shed more light on this?

What make would people recommend going for? I was considering getting a set of Gaz coilovers, but was also aware of the AVO coilovers. Anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

correct me if im wrong, but i didn`t think you could fit coilovers on the rear of a S2 as the spring and shock are separat from each other.

my mate had coilovers on the front of his S1 and had lowered springs and shocks on the back, he had AVO`s on his.

 

IVE GOT GAZ COIL OVERS ON ALL 4 CORNERS AND THERE GREAT,DRIVES AND HANDLES A LOT BETTER THAN IT DID WITH KONIS ON

 

twinkle_2k86, the coilover replaces the spring and shock obviously, so if it come sin one unit then it will fit, to put it simple

The problem on the rear is the turrets are not wide enough, but can be modified with a big hammer or properly by fabricating wider ones

 

rear turrets should also be reinforced to take coil overs

 

Anyone know of a good place to buy coilovers ?

 

Click the sig - Bilstein direct fit with NO turret mods required

Not GAZ or AVO prices unfortunatly but you get what you pay for in this world.

 

Tony i want some of these

you say the front comes with spherical bearing top mounts, i already have a pair of these in the loft waiting to be fitted to my RS1600i, would you be able to supply the struts seperately and would they fit my RS16i top mounts? cheers

 

Of course we can supply without

Call Martin at MEF - or drop him a PM on here. What type of 16i top mounts have you got ?

 

i got these mounts, im not at home at the minute so got no part numbers etc just this pic



im not in a position to buy the coilovers just yet as im still busy prepping the cars shell, so i dont want to ring up til im ready to buy, but i like to get things sorted in my head so i know what i can and cant get hold of

 

ive had konis and they are ok
gaz coilovers are slightly better
im now using bilstein coilovers and they work well without a harsh ride