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DTPnorfolk

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Suspension advice
« on: January 12, 2012, 08:19:04 PM »
I've had the SS 18's on my APE for a while now. I love them but the car just doesn't sit right. It needs to be just a tad lower.

I'm happy with the handling and ride but some improvement would not be un-welcome.

What would be the best option for me. Eibach Sportlines seem ideal but I'm no expert. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012, 09:03:30 PM »
Quote from: DTPnorfolk on January 12, 2012, 08:19:04 PM
I've had the SS 18's on my APE for a while now. I love them but the car just doesn't sit right. It needs to be just a tad lower.

I'm happy with the handling and ride but some improvement would not be un-welcome.

What would be the best option for me. Eibach Sportlines seem ideal but I'm no expert. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
You can't use Sportlines on Abarth only Prokit.  :)
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DTPnorfolk

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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2012, 09:14:23 PM »
I had Pro's on my Grande Punto and it didn't lower it at all. Would I see any difference on the APE?
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DTPnorfolk

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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2012, 01:46:16 AM »
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sandys

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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 02:12:04 PM »
There is a Sportline kit for the APE according to Eibach
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2012, 11:27:43 AM »
What about the SS springs, mine have dropped the car more than i thought, just about right.
The Abarth koni kit is worth the investment, its excellent.

kEVO
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DTPnorfolk

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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2012, 04:20:18 PM »
Quote from: 3k5k on April 09, 2012, 11:27:43 AM
What about the SS springs, mine have dropped the car more than i thought, just about right.
The Abarth koni kit is worth the investment, its excellent.

kEVO

Was yours at Brooklands?
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 05:43:04 PM »
Quote from: DTPnorfolk on May 08, 2012, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: 3k5k on April 09, 2012, 11:27:43 AM
What about the SS springs, mine have dropped the car more than i thought, just about right.
The Abarth koni kit is worth the investment, its excellent.

kEVO

Was yours at Brooklands?

Yes his was, Also his was the white evo in the hotel car park with the ss wheels.

You did stay at sunbury didnt you, just to check ive got the right person lol.
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 06:59:49 PM »
every car seems to sit differently, at brooklands,the black ex A84RTH car, mine and kevs all have the same springs but all have different clearance to the rear arches. i,ve just put brand new SS springs on mine and its noticeably higher than it was :thumb:

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DTPnorfolk

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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2012, 01:05:42 PM »
Quote from: garyskisplym on May 08, 2012, 05:43:04 PM
Yes his was, Also his was the white evo in the hotel car park with the ss wheels
You did stay at sunbury didnt you, just to check ive got the right person lol.

Yes that was me  :thumb:
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2012, 05:07:14 PM »
I've been eyeing up some Esseesse springs on Ebay. I assume they drop the car just as much with or without the Koni's?
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2012, 05:21:39 PM »
Yes I would say so.
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Re: Suspension advice
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2012, 09:54:04 AM »
SS sits perfectly on the 18s, I dont think you'd really want to go any lower than that but on the right wheels a lower stance could work.

Coilovers could be worth a look as you will be able to adjust your ride height, abit more expensive than just springs but dont forget your get a matched set of dampers
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