200t coilovers

[Chris]

Looking to get coilovers for the 200t, currently torn between KW v3s and bilsteins.

know that a couple have installed the v3s but not seen anyone try the bilsteins yet.

They will be used predominately for fast road as I find the standard set up on the 200t is not quite as good as my 197, also want the car lower.

The bilstein are quite a bit cheaper also...

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Need to sort my front end Chris

 

[Gez]

I'd be going for Bilsteins personally

 

[SNapeR]

Bilstein , if you want a bit harder Bilstein - H&R , it is basically bilstein dampers with a bit of a harder valving shocks and stiffer H&R springs .

 

[Ashton]

I have just taken my v3 off my 200T due to a failed bump mechanism.

Had issues with the clubsport kit too.

Wouldn't have KW again at all

 

[Chris]

Cheers for the insight guys.
[MENTION=2996]nutnutwelshman[/MENTION] yeh it could do with being a bit stiffer at the front, agreed, strut brace could be in order!
[MENTION=2901]Ashton[/MENTION] you going for another kit?

 

[Ashton]

I was hoping nitron/AST would make a kit

 

[rs2]

I have the billies. Along with my supersprint exhaust it would be the best mod I've done to the car. Lots of adjustment in height and not at all noisy or crashy in ride (cup spec).

 

[Ashton]

Is that the Billies set at the lowest point?

 

[rs2]

Is that the Billies set at the lowest point?

No, there was at least 30-40mm of thread left. I've since raised it about 5mm. (And plenty of thread left to go higher)

 

[Chris]

Do you find them an improvment in handling over oem set up?

 

[Ashton]

Happy days. Looks good

 

[rs2]

Happy days. Looks good

Cheers Ashton, I purchased my Supersprint exhaust on your feedback. Loving it!

 

[rs2]

Do you find them an improvment in handling over oem set up?

yep noticeably less body roll. No bump steering over b grade roads.

 

[Chris]

Lovely! Think I know what I'm going to be buying next then! Thanks for the feedback!

Hopefully its not guna be not too harsh compared to the standard setup! Quite like that fact about the 200t lol.

 

[theederv]

Interested in the Bilstein, how much are they?

I was going to drop mine on H&R springs because I didnt want to go with the KW's (given Kennys problems) if the Bilsteins are that much cheaper it could be a better option.

 

[Chris]

Well Amdtuning a trader on here do them for £939 and do free fitting & alignment, being as they are only an hour from me its a pretty good deal.

 

[theederv]

Well Amdtuning a trader on here do them for £939 and do free fitting & alignment, being as they are only an hour from me its a pretty good deal.

Thanks pal, I'll check it out, quite a saving over the KW's