flt505 wrote:
Hi Folks -
I have posted the upgrade of my S2 here previously but to reprise what I did to mine:
1. Fitted Koni Sports front and rear
2. Fitted H&R lower springs
3. Renewed RB bushes (rubber - not poly)
4. Checked all associated bushes for wear etc.
The front bump stops and weather gasket socks were also replaced.
I replaced the front springs, as they work in tandem with the shocks, and were as worn out, probably, as the original shocks were. You can renew with originals, but the H&R compliment the upgrade.
Replacing the rear shocks, strangely enough, raised the rear suspension a few mm (this I guess as the old ones were worn). This, coupled with the 25mm (1xinch) lower at the front, makes the car look a lot more balanced (the S2 always looked a bit 'high' at the front to me...).
I had the car four-corner balanced and I haven't fiddled around putting top mount adjusters in etc. The shocks are set at the 'middle' setting, for road use. Geo settings as standard.
'A huge considerable difference - you wont know your old car! - my tech mek who did the job said to me after his road test (he has been servicing the car, even for the previous owner...).
And he was right...
Dave
I am looking to do similar to this to my 2.7 lux. Pretty much road car but i do want to do some track days with it.
Also looking to polybush as much of the suspension as is practical (anti roll bar etc can wait for example) whilst fitting all this kit. Can someone enlighten me on what bushes i would need to get.