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Old 06-06-2007, 08:45 PM
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Default What is the best / most comfortable suspension ?

Hi guys,

I'm looking to replace my standard (worn) suspension on my EsCos and as my car is a daily driver, I really want it to be as comfortable as possible.
What suspension system is good for a smooth and comfortable ride ?

Any advice and experiences will be appreciated !!

Cheers
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Old 06-06-2007, 09:22 PM
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I've got Koni shocks, and Eibach springs. Excellent!
Old 06-06-2007, 09:26 PM
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If you want it as comfy as possible why dont you replace it with new standard suspension?
Old 06-06-2007, 11:38 PM
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My Koni Shocks and Ahmed springs are perfect for road and handling IMO
Old 07-06-2007, 12:25 AM
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i'll be selling my koni/ahmed setup when my coilies arrive i gone for some mike R spec ones only do to feeling flush this month
Old 07-06-2007, 08:03 AM
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H&R coil over kit is IMO the best handling / smoothest possible combination.
I have them on my blue one, and have sold loads, to people who also agree.
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Gotta say I had a H&R kit in the past on my Esc Cabrio and it was mega smooth and comfortable even 70mm lowered
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cheers fellas....

Will se what the future brings.... might be looking for that H&R.

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Old 07-06-2007, 09:46 AM
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£1100 10 days to deliver
They use a combination of Bilstein shocks, and H&R springs.
H&R was founded by 2 former owners of Eibach. All their stuf is TUV approved.
H&R

H&R fitted

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Looks sweet !!!! ...

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look LOW... just as mine
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Originally Posted by cossymad
£1100 10 days to deliver
They use a combination of Bilstein shocks, and H&R springs.
H&R was founded by 2 former owners of Eibach. All their stuf is TUV approved.
H&R
I've also had H&R coilovers on my old EsCos. They where very good (but expensive)



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Comfortable escos

ride a ford mondeo TDci


I've VIAROUGE suspension, de carbon licence...

http://www.amortisseurs-viarouge.com/
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Wheres the best place to buy 4 x Koni shocks only?? They all seem to be shock & springs?
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think amber do them on thier own
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I do !!
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Price is also on my website .

http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/shop/Parts.asp?ID=5
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Thanks, I'll have a look
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COSSYMAD : PM me a price delivered

MIKE : is that the best price you can do
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Yes, as the dampers recently went up in price .
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