Suspension Advice

[bodgetastic]

I've been weighing up a few options for the Turbo as I currently have standard shocks and the Irmscher Springs that came with the Cally.

Two options is either something off the shelf or Coilovers.

If I go coilovers there seems to be a choice of either Gaz, KW or H&R all of which are pretty untested on the Calibra and will require a bit of time to get my struts sent off and converted. Also means doing some seam welding to the rear turrets and some cross bracing. I've kinda discounted the KW kit so would be either Gaz or H&R. Anyone done any research into other brands or have any knowledge on these?

If I go uprated suspension i'm looking at either Koni adjustables or Bilstein and Eibach springs on which ever I go for. I've read lots of mixed things on these, the Koni gives me the option to adjust but I have heard these are firm even on the softer setting while the Bilstein seems to be a better quality. I'm currently tempted to go Koni on the rear and Bilstein on the front. Any thoughts?

[v6 steve]

i would never put coilovers on a car i wanted to drive ( so youll be fine with them ) there great for track use but not on our roads, i would go Bilstein with eibach or H&R springs thats the 2 set ups iv got, and they have been put to the test

[Allys Cally]

i thought bazv6er had changed his name for a second there

ok onto the serious bit, i've had bilsteins on both my calibra's and honestly can't fault them. i'm sure there's quite a few who will agree with me. i had a set of koni's on my old GTE and again couldn't fault them. thing is what suits one persons style of driving won't suit anothers (dont really want to go over the g-max thing again) as i found out last year.

[bodgetastic]

i would never put coilovers on a car i wanted to drive ( so youll be fine with them )

Lol yes, coilovers sound perfect then
Its not like me to consider the sensible option

i thought bazv6er had changed his name for a second there
Thing is what suits one persons style of driving won't suit anothers (dont really want to go over the g-max thing again) as i found out last year.

Lol im hoping Baz doesnt see this thread . I'm not considering Gmax or any other brands. I like the idea that I can stiffen up the rears on the Koni's if going down the strip or similar although having not experienced either its difficult to know how much adjustment there is and how it would compare to Bilsteins whether they fall into the soft or firm side.

[D-Man]

Why nobody, who used/recommends Bilstein, does not mention exact Bilstein model he used? They have 4 or 5 different options, from soft to stiff.
I have koni sport + eibach springs. Cannot fault, but nothing special as well.
This year I will stick with current setup, but considering to switch to coilovers next year.