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Autolusso · 11-05-2008

Originally Posted by gbernard

Hi everyone I need your advice and collective wisdom

I have a 04 147GTA Sele, since new .. i have just done 35000 km, and will probably change my suspension soon.

My desire, to lower it 30mm all round, and have a much more comfortable ride (Sydney, Australian roads are terrible) and also make it a lot more surefooted and less twitchy at higher speeds, I do not intend doing more than 1 or 2 trackdays a year. It would also be good if I could adjust the height if needed.

I initiially thought coilovers either KW V2's or the Eibach Pro-Street Series, but a few specialists have warned me that ANY coilover would result in a much harsher and uncomfortable ride.

So should I consider separate springs and damper combo's and if so, which ones, or are coilovers still the best option ?

Koni FSD and Eibach springs, to get the best from it I would advise putting 4 new front wish bones and changing the rear arms. You have done Q2 haven’t you? If not get everything done at the same time as it will reduce the labour costs and transform the car

Ned

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Autolusso Identity Confirmed Club Member Number: 41 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dunstable Posts: 1,468 Member car: 156 V6 Q2 etc etc etc etc	Re: suspension advice Originally Posted by gbernard Hi everyone I need your advice and collective wisdom I have a 04 147GTA Sele, since new .. i have just done 35000 km, and will probably change my suspension soon. My desire, to lower it 30mm all round, and have a much more comfortable ride (Sydney, Australian roads are terrible) and also make it a lot more surefooted and less twitchy at higher speeds, I do not intend doing more than 1 or 2 trackdays a year. It would also be good if I could adjust the height if needed. I initiially thought coilovers either KW V2's or the Eibach Pro-Street Series, but a few specialists have warned me that ANY coilover would result in a much harsher and uncomfortable ride. So should I consider separate springs and damper combo's and if so, which ones, or are coilovers still the best option ? Koni FSD and Eibach springs, to get the best from it I would advise putting 4 new front wish bones and changing the rear arms. You have done Q2 haven’t you? If not get everything done at the same time as it will reduce the labour costs and transform the car Ned