2118's and standard springs?

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

I'm looking to buy a set of 2118's as my turini's are shagged. But is it going to look like a moon buggy with the 15" wheels without lowering it? Or will I need lowering springs to avoid the puddle jumper look? Has anyone got a picture with the, on without the car being lowered?

Thanks.

Mikeyjp · Apr 21, 2013

2118 ????

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

2118 speedlines. Sorry should've made that a bit clearer.

Mikeyjp · Apr 21, 2013

so you want to put the original spec wheels back on?

im sure there is plenty of pics on here you can look at, to see the height ?

BenG · Apr 21, 2013

Some pictures in this thread Sean...http://www.cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/51217-2118s/page3?highlight=2118

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

BenG said:
Some pictures in this thread Sean...http://www.cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/51217-2118s/page3?highlight=2118

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Looks a bit high with the 15's. what's the best springs to get for lowering with the Sachs? I see all the ones that k-tec sell say that they're not suitable for the trophy s...

Mikeyjp · Apr 21, 2013

think mark fish uses springs with the trophy shocks

Claude · Apr 21, 2013

I'd be tempted to try the Cooksport ones - they're supposed to be very competent and comparable to Eibach Sportlines, plus they offer a decent drop.

Worth considering, and if they don't give the desired look I'm sure they'd be very easy to move on.

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

Good advice there! I've heard about mark fish. How do I go about getting springs from him?

Claude · Apr 21, 2013

Telephone him.

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

Is he a guy on the forum? Sorry for asking a million questions but I know nothing about him apart from he does suspension set ups.

Mikeyjp · Apr 21, 2013

yoooooo >> http://goo.gl/0YbbF

Claude · Apr 21, 2013

Not on the forum AFAIK but just Google him to get a contact number.

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

Thanks! I didn't realise the guy had a company.

Trophy 299 · Apr 21, 2013

If the cars just for road use the Mark Fish springs are a little harsh I believe and no offence to Cooksport but I'd rather have the Eibach's which I don't understand why K-TEC say are not suitable for Trophy's.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/clio-182-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac3997ced

Dunno if that's any use to you as they look to be Eibach Sportline springs.

I believe Sir Dave who is on here reckons that the Mark Fish springs are made to his specs by Faulkner but I honestly don't know.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...1445372765125.831287.806060124&type=1&theater

Here's my car when I had 2118's and with the Eibach which I think are sportlines though without checking I can never remember as I am old lol.

Here's another couple of pics sorry I don't have a side on one from when I shared a stand with PFC Mag

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151780260285125.860843.806060124&type=3

Sean Jones · Apr 21, 2013

I think the only reason that k-Tec say they're unsuitable is because I've heard that they creak/knock when they're on full lock when they're used with the Sachs dampers but I could be wrong. It will mainly be road use because its my daily driver so maybe I am better with the sportlines?

Claude · Apr 22, 2013

I use Sportlines and they're fantastic, however, they offer a minimal drop on standard Turinis. On 15in 2118s the arch gap would be too much for me to bear.

Sean Jones · Apr 22, 2013

That's what I was afraid of!