dampers

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:37 pm

Right, I've decided to uprate my suspension for my ee9. I've searched and can find naff all on the subject as I'm being quite specific.

I'm loathed to get coilovers because the roads round here are attrocious and they'd last 5 minutes. Covered in speed bumps and mahoosive potholes.

I have a set of D2 springs and am now looking for some uprated dampers to put on which will give me a nice balance between road use and the occasional track day.

However the only dampers I can find anywhere are for the 1.6 16v - not for the vtec. Although these will fit I'm worried it won't be 'right' as the b16 engine is significantly heavier.

Any ideas or suggestions? I only really want to spend £300 as there are some other things my ee9 deserves.

Thanks

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:38 pm

yeah, had a look at those - about £130 per damper but you get what you get what you pay for I suppose!!

MominF · Post by **MominF** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:43 pm

For comfort, cheapness and a perfect set up for a daily driver id stick with the standard dampers and get some 30/40MM AVO springs. My mate had some on his VT and for a daily it was perfect. Height was great too.

Post by **widowmaker** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:47 pm

cryz2 wrote:Konis

not cheap though

I have long been a fan of konis and am lucky enough to 'roll' with some, id better watch out in case rich sneaks round

example91 · Post by **example91** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:14 pm

i would recommend bilstiens if you can get some. ive used them for a few years now and have loved them! good solid ride too

Post by **widowmaker** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:23 pm

Had bilsteins on my 1986 Audi 80 Sport

Post by **Tahir** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:31 pm

Had them on my EF9 from Japan aswell, very nice ride.

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:09 am

widowmaker wrote:I have long been a fan of konis and am lucky enough to 'roll' with some, id better watch out in case rich sneaks round

keep an eye out!

cheers guys, food for thought

Oldskool J-EDM · Post by **Oldskool J-EDM** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:14 am

Hey Rich,

You have a problem sir!.....comfort and handling comes at a price. You can have 1 but not both for that money...unless you are very lucky to come across a suitable second hand pair. IMO, Koni Yellow adjustables with Ground Control coilovers are your best option..or Eibach springs....but costly. Daz recomends Gaz coilies IIRC...forgot which spring rates he chose...but that I suspect is your cheapest option. I'd have a search on here as to what he suggested with regards to springrates. D2 springs I would have thought would be quite tough for rough roads.

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:31 am

Oldskool J-EDM wrote:Hey Rich,

You have a problem sir!.....comfort and handling comes at a price. You can have 1 but not both for that money...unless you are very lucky to come across a suitable second hand pair. IMO, Koni Yellow adjustables with Ground Control coilovers are your best option..or Eibach springs....but costly. Daz recomends Gaz coilies IIRC...forgot which spring rates he chose...but that I suspect is your cheapest option. I'd have a search on here as to what he suggested with regards to springrates. D2 springs I would have thought would be quite tough for rough roads.

Cheers Peter, I've got a quote of £450 for Gaz I may go with them and take the hit.

Although I have seen some Jamex kits flying about at £350. Anyone rate them?

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:41 am

cryz2 wrote:but jamex springs like rocks lol

lol, not quite what i'm after!!

Post by **widowmaker** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:43 am

cryz2 wrote:i have not used the coil overs

but jamex springs like rocks lol

They sure are

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:20 am

lol, I may use jamex dampers however, with eibach springs - seems within a sensible budget

Oldskool J-EDM · Post by **Oldskool J-EDM** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:39 pm

Rich: forum/viewtopic.php?t=13185&highlight=gaz

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:58 pm

Oldskool J-EDM wrote:Rich: forum/viewtopic.php?t=13185&highlight=gaz

Top info. Looks like my budget is out the window then...