Cup 197 to Standard for Comfort?

[19Zen]

After running cup suspension for close to 100k miles I'm thinking when the suspension is next refreshed, to go for the standard 197 setup for a little more comfort on bumpy roads.

If anyone has tried both, will there be a noticeable difference in comfort? Also will the loss of the cup make it feel a bit too soft?

Thanks for any thoughts.

 

[RSRowe]

Yes and yes

It’s quite a bit different, and you will lose the cup feel. It doesn’t detract from the brilliant chassis though

 

[Big Ben]

Yes. It’s brilliant for b road blasting. Probably the best setup as you get less skipping of the front tyres

 

[Elviic]

I have cup dampers and grams springs - I wish I kept the non-cup setup and maybe with Eibach springs.

 

[pepinosport]

this is an interesting topic

 

[Wozzer]

Can I suggest Eibach pro springs (and decent dampers) instead? I came from standard setup but wanted more control with compliance. I’ve found this to be a good compromise.

 

[19Zen]

this is an interesting topic

It is, although the cost of a full new standard factory setup is about 20% of the value of my car at this point. If anyone has a low mileage standard 197 shocks and springs all round for sale let me know...