Best supsension setup for S2 coupe?

[macspring]

Thanks Jamo for the feedback,

Thinking of changing back to standard springs Avant from H & R springs, new Koni shocks in place.

Only thing that will irritate me re the change is the increased ride height from an aesthetic point view. Can't have it both ways it appears?

Kind regards.

[stiglet]

I'm using stiffened/lowered springs (fitted by previous owner, unknown origin but possibly Avon?) with stock dampers. Ride is still comfortable whilst the springs still improve the handling. Also using ally sub and delrin wishbone bushes, promount top mounts, whiteline RARB and 17" wheels. Seems to handle ok and Is my everyday car too.

[Jamo]

Forgot to add that Koni springs and Koni shocks are brilliant, shame I sold my Koni springs to Slow2

[Rusty]

Same's true for track use, well, at least the ring.

Stock suspension made for a pretty fun ride as you also know

(Will be interesting to see how my RS2 FARB, Whiteline RARB, promounts, H&Rs and Bilsteins will cope this year! )

I've got a 26mm RARB sat in a cupboard and some HnRs in another, combined with Konis and 034 top mounts it should make things a lot better for UK tracks at least...

[MarT2]

Finally I mount a hand made suspension setup!

In the rear axle I will mount bilstein sprint, and in the front, I will mount bilstein sprint but with a bigger and shorter piston of 40mm (original is 36mm).

With eibach springs mades for my S2.

Tecnoshock make this job for me. What do you think about this job?

Yoy can see his jobs in www.tecnoshock.com

Cheers

[Rusty]

Not heard of them before but sounds good. I take it this is a coilover setup? Make sure that the Eibachs aren't for a non S2 coupe as they're quite a bit lighter.

[blues n 2s]

I've got a 26mm RARB sat in a cupboard and some HnRs in another, combined with Konis and 034 top mounts it should make things a lot better for UK tracks at least...

does that mean they are for sale

[Prophet_dlx]

There is no bilstein sprint for the S2 an there are no Eibach springs for the S2 and if everything is custom made than save your money and go H&R Clubsport or KW V1 or V3 if it is maximum handling you want or just get those koni springs(couldn't find'em), there is so much very good everyday usable of the shelf stuff around that it ain't worth going custom if it is not for racing.
And if you still want to customize, than go to the best on the market .

[MarT2]

There are a hand made setup but not are coilovers. They aren't regulable... But they are stiffer than a normal bilstein. The cost of the total kit is above 1300 €

What option do you think that is better for a everyday little roads and some days go to Montmelo (catalonia F1 circuit)? Handmade bilsteins with handmade eibach, kw v1, kw v2, kw v3 or H&R clubsport?

Thanks

[Jamo]

There is no bilstein sprint for the S2 an there are no Eibach springs for the S2 and if everything is custom made than save your money and go H&R Clubsport or KW V1 or V3 if it is maximum handling you want or just get those koni springs(couldn't find'em), there is so much very good everyday usable of the shelf stuff around that it ain't worth going custom if it is not for racing.
And if you still want to customize, than go to the best on the market .

The is no Bilstein sprint front damper there is a bilstein sprint rear damper.

[MarT2]

The is no Bilstein sprint front damper there is a bilstein sprint rear damper.

Jamo there aren't bilstein sprint for the front axle, but tecnoshock can make it for me. They have a normal bilstein sport for S2, but they mount on it a shorter and bigger piston (30mm short and 40mm diameter, the original is 36mm of diameter) and will make it stiffer.

[Prophet_dlx]

afaik there are no eibach springs for the S2, only H&R and Weitec.
You will find bilstein b8 for the rear but not for the front, Koni's are good as well but will cost a bit more.
if you go coilover you can look for 2bennet, KW an H&R
hth
philippe

@jamo

read carefullly and you will see that I knew and said this already

[Rusty]

does that mean they are for sale

No, it means I haven't got around to fitting them yet

[Prophet_dlx]

Build a Bilstein B8 out of an B6? Is it that easy? At what cost? Do you want coilovers or just a sporty suspension? Are there no TüV/MOT complications on custom made suspensions in spain? You might just spend a hell of a lot of money on a setup that does not work propperly, 'caus it has not been tested.
I think there is a reason they made a B8 for the rear and not for the front but I might be wrong.

[MarT2]

What is the best option for you? Tecnoshocks with eibach, normal bilsteins, kw v1, v2, v3 or H&R clubsport?

The price of tecnoshocks is about 1300€ including eibach springs.

Cheers