Coilovers - Which ones ?

[Markd89]

Basically i've never had coilovers before just lowering springs on standard shocks :mad:

I've been offered these brand new for £100.00

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=17379&cat=2266&page=1

Sports coilover kit suitable for Nova and Corsa B models.

• Adjustable front lowering 30-70mm, and 40mm fixed rear
• Improves handling and driving experience
• Gives your car that motorsport look
• LIMITED AVAILABILTY AT THIS PRICE!!!

Details http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/skin1/images/spacer.gif Part Number: FKAK17-NF Price inc VAT: £174.95 Shipping costs:£15.00


( LMF LINK ) http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/store/image.php?type=P&id=17379

Can anyone say if these are any good for my nova are they bouncy stiff etc ( i may sound dumb, sorry! )
Cheers

[Stuart]

for £100 they will be complete and utter dog turd

you get what you pay for (to an extent) with suspension

[Markd89]

Its the same ones but lmf are £190
i can get them £90 cheaper

[Sloth]

where? tbh they are a bit pony but have tuv approval. ok if you just wanna deck yoiur 1.2, crap for a 200bhp xe...

[Stuart]

where? tbh they are a bit pony but have tuv approval. ok if you just wanna deck yoiur 1.2, crap for a 200bhp xe...


tbh they are ok if you want to deck you 200bhp XE too..... just if you want to drive it then there is another story ;)

[Markd89]

lol, its only a 1.2spi
just want it to be comfier than standard shocks and springs

[Rich]

Lowering will not make it comfy.. lol

[Stuart]

then that kit WONT be any comfier. it will have HUGE damping to make it "feel" sportier when in reality it will break your teeth out

[Markd89]

i mean comfier than standard shocks with gmax £50 springs

[Stuart]

I'd still stand by my comments. but you go ahead if you want, but dont say we didnt tell you otherwise lol

[Markd89]

lol i'd rather save £100 and take you guys words for it

[Sloth]

so stu your saying £50 gmax 60's and std 20 odd year old shagged dampers are better than new tuv approved springs and dampers?

[Rich]

With suspension you buy cheap you will end up buying again. I started off with spax springs on my old nova (1st car) ended up not liking it and shocks started leaking. Got a new set of gmax 60mm shocks/springs thinking i got a great set but in the end bought a set of avo coilovers which were awsome!

For £100 on a 1.2 they will probably be fine

[MK999]

so stu your saying £50 gmax 60's and std 20 odd year old shagged dampers are better than new tuv approved springs and dampers?
No he said it'd be less comfortable :roll: Are you trying to say thousands of quids worth of F1 setup riding 10mm off the floor is perfect for caning it down britains country roads?

[L33 LEG]

as said, you get what you pay for. if you only have a bit to spend though iv got some basically new fk coilies for sale for £100.

[muzzy]

I had cheap coilovers on my last saloon and it was harder on bumps etc than lowering springs & standard shocks

[Markd89]

I had cheap coilovers on my last saloon and it was harder on bumps etc than lowering springs & standard shocks

Cheers, thats what i dont want :thumb:

[Stuart]

so stu your saying £50 gmax 60's and std 20 odd year old shagged dampers are better than new tuv approved springs and dampers?

funduhmentally, yes.

getting TUV approval isnt actually that hard... its not a spec statement afterall, its merely that they will not fall appart after a few years.