Suspension knacked. Options?

[shnazzle]

Everybody thinks coilovers are to stiff but they aren't mine are 5/7 and not on the softest setting even.

Well, to be honest I think for longer drives I will appreciate the 4/6 springs on full soft. I don't think I'd want harder. So, personally, I'd not go for 5/7kg. But, no they aren't anywhere near as harsh as I thought. In fact,  our old Leon on Eibach sportline 40mm drop springs was harsher when the BCs are on soft.

Your not even the first person this week to tell me hot SEATs are a bit harsh.

Oh they can be shocking. Pre-fl Leon FR (< 2009) have atrocious rides. Much improved after 2009 but still "crashy". Changing springs to Eibach is almost a must, almost like how we add a brace. It really improves the ride and comfort.

I love Leons though. We've had 3. Really really great cars. Just not a fan of the new mk3 (2014+) so.. Leon days over  s:( s:(

However, MR2...entirely different beast  s:) s:)   Just came back from being out and the car has already settled another cm or so I think. And drop links finally arrived. So aim for tomorrow is to put the links on and raise the car a bit.
Sunday's run will be sans full geometry... I'll be at the back haha.

[1979scotte]

Well, to be honest I think for longer drives I will appreciate the 4/6 springs on full soft. I don't think I'd want harder. So, personally, I'd not go for 5/7kg. But, no they aren't anywhere near as harsh as I thought. In fact,  our old Leon on Eibach sportline 40mm drop springs was harsher when the BCs are on soft.

Your not even the first person this week to tell me hot SEATs are a bit harsh.

Oh they can be shocking. Pre-fl Leon FR (< 2009) have atrocious rides. Much improved after 2009 but still "crashy". Changing springs to Eibach is almost a must, almost like how we add a brace. It really improves the ride and comfort.

I love Leons though. We've had 3. Really really great cars. Just not a fan of the new mk3 (2014+) so.. Leon days over  s:( s:(

However, MR2...entirely different beast  s:) s:)   Just came back from being out and the car has already settled another cm or so I think. And drop links finally arrived. So aim for tomorrow is to put the links on and raise the car a bit.
Sunday's run will be sans full geometry... I'll be at the back haha.

I've had the tracking checked on mine because i had a new set of tyres fitted not had a full geo yet and will probably wait until ding day, she drives great.

[shnazzle]

Your not even the first person this week to tell me hot SEATs are a bit harsh.

Oh they can be shocking. Pre-fl Leon FR (< 2009) have atrocious rides. Much improved after 2009 but still "crashy". Changing springs to Eibach is almost a must, almost like how we add a brace. It really improves the ride and comfort.

I love Leons though. We've had 3. Really really great cars. Just not a fan of the new mk3 (2014+) so.. Leon days over  s:( s:(

However, MR2...entirely different beast  s:) s:)   Just came back from being out and the car has already settled another cm or so I think. And drop links finally arrived. So aim for tomorrow is to put the links on and raise the car a bit.
Sunday's run will be sans full geometry... I'll be at the back haha.

I've had the tracking checked on mine because i had a new set of tyres fitted not had a full geo yet and will probably wait until ding day, she drives great.

As a side note Scott. The handling went from great to amazing after full geo. And that's even without adjusting the rear left toe as it was seized (only out 0.03 though). So get it done! Cost me 40 quid.

Running setting 4f/5r now. Despite what I wrote earlier, full soft is  sshit shit sshit  haha. It bounces you all over the car. 4f/5r is very much like stock. One thing I have noticed is temperature.... If it's freezing outside, the springs do nothing. They soften up so much over 10 degrees.
I ran 15/15 for a week and while the handling was other-worldly, it gave me a headache on one drive through normal British bumpy back roads.

I'm not seeing the value of EDFC  s:) s:)

[Wabbitkilla]

It's not the springs that react to temperatures.
Remember the oil in the shock is being forced through valves so will warm up with use.
In colder weather it takes longer to warm, just like the engine.

[shnazzle]

It's not the springs that react to temperatures.
Remember the oil in the shock is being forced through valves so will warm up with use.
In colder weather it takes longer to warm, just like the engine.

I stand corrected. Just seemed more mechanical than fluid.