cozmeister

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I'm looking at replacing the aging standard suspension on my saff. Years of abuse has left the dampers a bit soggy, and some tool's probably cut the springs

What do you recommend as a decent replacement - bear in mind I have three fillings so springs made from granite aren't an option. Need somthing that's good for every day use, but still gives better-than-standard handling.

And, how (if at all) are coilovers better than standard springs/dampers? Is there any benefit to having them?

Twellsie

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Koni's with Ahmed springs

tabetha

Depends what sort of ride you like, you know what coilovers are like from my car, a nice direct feel but a bit hard, that's what I like though.
If I was going for something with comfort I would go KONI adjustable, with chassis dynamic std ride height springs, these still drop around 1", despite thier name.
If you are off this week you can have a drive of mine to see how you like it.
If you don't want a hard ride, the only advantage of coilys is setting the height, or corner weighting.
tabetha

Remko GT

I've found my Sierra handles like a dream on the road on Koni adj and Apex lowering springs. Not too harsh but stiff, direct and still comfy.

cozmeister

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My mate at work who used to do rally cross and grass track racing many years ago has said not to ignore Spax - any opinions?

Paul_RS

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Konis and Ahmed springs from Rainbummer.

tabetha

My dads running(cossie) spax on his 4i, they are very good, have come a long way since they were taken over by the frenchman, even used on THRUST SSC!!
tabetha