I've been thinking for a while about getting the suspension on the S2 a little more track orientated, this would consist of a set of springs, more than likely H&Rs with some decent top mounts. The rest of the suspension is new enough to be tight and will be left as such until replacement bushes are required. Only other thing I might change it the front wishbones to cast items. Has anyone seam welded the rears to stiffen them?
The pics from Donington made me realise that standard road springs are all a bit squidgy and they do give a pretty awful ride quality with Konis and the 25mm RARB so H&Rs aren't going to be much worse... are they? Ideally I'm looking for 2 pairs of fronts to stop the back from looking too low as some have experienced with the H&R variable rate rears.
Anyone bought H&Rs recently, if so where and how much? Are there any alternatives to speak of? I've not heard of any although H&R RS2 items were an option for a more track orientated S2, not for the road though! I'd love a coilover setup but the money just ain't there for it, no matter how much better it'd be.
Other question is what's the thoughts on top mounts nowadays? Are alloy ones a bit severe for road use? I've heard mixed reports on them in terms of ride quality and also life span, I don't want to be replacing them after a year or I'll be fuming. Pro mounts seem excessively expensive but could be worth the money, mount savers are a cheaper alternative but are also costly, are there any other suppliers than quattronics for the latter 2 items?
I'm going to keep the 17s on there as they offer good ride quality and road holding and a wide range of tyres, shame R888s have an aquaplaining problem otherwise they'd be going on, not much more expensive than standard tyres. A nice set of track day alloys would be a good plan but again, money is an issue unless I can find some cheap 17s.
No need for more power, I'll wait for the turbo to give up before looking at anything other than a bottom end rebuild.
The pics from Donington made me realise that standard road springs are all a bit squidgy and they do give a pretty awful ride quality with Konis and the 25mm RARB so H&Rs aren't going to be much worse... are they? Ideally I'm looking for 2 pairs of fronts to stop the back from looking too low as some have experienced with the H&R variable rate rears.
Anyone bought H&Rs recently, if so where and how much? Are there any alternatives to speak of? I've not heard of any although H&R RS2 items were an option for a more track orientated S2, not for the road though! I'd love a coilover setup but the money just ain't there for it, no matter how much better it'd be.
Other question is what's the thoughts on top mounts nowadays? Are alloy ones a bit severe for road use? I've heard mixed reports on them in terms of ride quality and also life span, I don't want to be replacing them after a year or I'll be fuming. Pro mounts seem excessively expensive but could be worth the money, mount savers are a cheaper alternative but are also costly, are there any other suppliers than quattronics for the latter 2 items?
I'm going to keep the 17s on there as they offer good ride quality and road holding and a wide range of tyres, shame R888s have an aquaplaining problem otherwise they'd be going on, not much more expensive than standard tyres. A nice set of track day alloys would be a good plan but again, money is an issue unless I can find some cheap 17s.
No need for more power, I'll wait for the turbo to give up before looking at anything other than a bottom end rebuild.
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I looooove them on track, car feels fantastic on them mated to the bilsteins, though definately not good on B roads is my opinion, car gets all choppy on ruts.
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