Things to do while changing to coilovers

MattP

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #1

So after chasing the other clios at Bedford I ‘accidentally’ bought KW V3 which is coming in a few weeks.

I’ve just sold my M5 as well so have some spare car cash hanging around so what else would people advise I have a look at/replace/upgrade whilst I’ve got the car up on ramps to fit the v3?

 

Beany

Platinum Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #2

Axle spacers / camber shims
Adjustable top mounts (if not included)
Brakes
Brake cooling ducts
Battery relocation
V6 airbox
Polybushed mounts
Braided lines
ABS delete

 

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MattP

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #3

Beany said:

Axle spacers / camber shims
Adjustable top mounts (if not included)
Brakes
Brake cooling ducts
Battery relocation
V6 airbox
Polybushed mounts
Braided lines
ABS delete

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tcw

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #4

Ball joints, wishbone bushes are the top things I'd say.

Top mounts too if not included.

Buy new swivel and ARB links, they're cheap and not worth messing around with.

 

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MattP

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #5

What to top mounts allow you to do - is it adjusting camber?

 

Big Ben

Loves to rag the VAG!

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #6

MattP said:

What to top mounts allow you to do - is it adjusting camber?

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Yes. Negative camber is better for trackdays

 

MattP

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #7

I’m never going to be chasing tenths here

More thinking what existing bits would/should I check/upgrade considering the cars done 68k

 

Sean197

RIP Albi :( Hello Red 200 :)

Moderator

• Apr 24, 2019

• #8

Polybush the suspension and the engine mounts, perhaps also poly bush the rear beam. And as has been said do the drop links etc seeing as the suspension is apart anyway.

 

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lewishunter98

• Apr 24, 2019

• #9

I basically did everything as people have stated above

Compbrake top mounts
Polybushed up front
New links(drop and AR)
Tie rods etc

It feels awesome haha

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MattP

Paid Member

• Apr 24, 2019

• #10

lewishunter98 said:

I basically did everything as people have stated above

Compbrake top mounts
Polybushed up front
New links(drop and AR)
Tie rods etc

It feels awesome haha

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How often do you tweak your top mounts though?