Was thinking of going down the coilover route, but decided on new cup shocks, top mounts and CookSport springs as I only intend to track the car at most twice a year. Due to be fitted next Thurs
Because ideally you match the springs and damper together. However, I wouldn't say that it's wrong, just not ideal. There are plenty of examples where sensibly matched springs to OEM dampers have improved lap times with no other changes. So long as it is not significantly lower (ideally same height) or outrageously stiffer.
Ah, ok. Thanks for the advice. I was still undecided when they arrived. Might just stick with originals then and change the shocks
Okay. Did some online research, seems to be best to keep standard Cup springs with oem shocks, so Cooksports are going back.
on my R26 with new OEM shocks and cooksports,the ride is terrible. Car turns in better,and obviously looks so much better with the 35mm drop. But when you push on,the springs dont have enough compression to deal with bumps. You just end up crashing into the bumpstops,upsetting the cars balance. If you dont drive hard,then its not so bad. Just goes to show how brilliant the OEM set up is. I only put on the cooksports,as they came as a package deal..Wish i hadnt.
basically..you get a harder ride with 35mm lowered springs. No getting away from that,no matter what you put on,if they ride lower. If you can put up with it,put them on. If you think the ride is stiff already.,.dont.
i was tempted because my car is running aftermarket lower offset wheels. On standard springs it looks ridiculous. Its such a shame,because the car looks great on the cooksports.
I'm running a MK3 265, just wondering if they would be different on my motor as they are only 25mm drop?
On my RS 250 I have Cup shocks with H&R springs. Ride feels fine to me, height much better and handling is awsome. Just to add another twist. Don't think you would be disappointed with H&R springs on a 265.
Well, I've had the new cup shocks and top mounts fitted with the original cup springs. Drives and holds the road so much better. One of those things, where you don't realise how worn parts are until you replace them with new.
mine had done 48k.Springs,shocks,swivel joints and most of the steering rack all tired. so much sharper with refresh.
