206 Coilovers

[samwalker]

Hi,

I am looking to lower my car as its currently on stock suspension with a huge gap around the wheel, it also seems to have a large amount of roll round corners.

I've read about installing springs and that they can cause a few issues when installed on there own, then I thought about replacing the shocks at the same time, but is it gonna be better to just fit some coilovers?

What do these replace?

Sam

206 1.6 XS

[Zackpn]

Yea that would be best i would say. im looking in doing mine i have a 206 xsi like yours. Only thing is the back is torsion bar so when you get the coilovers you get fronts and just some dampers for when you lower the back. You done any engine mod to yours?

[samwalker]

I haven't done any mods really, I've had it for a while but only started making mods.. I've just replaced the spark plugs to fit some bosch super 4s and then replaced the air filter with a K&N panel filter.

You can get some coilover kits with 2 rear shocks and 2 front coilovers, AK ones are only about £130 but its more like £300 for blistein.. then I might just get them fitted at a garage to save me the hassle of adjusting them

I haven't looked at many other mods yet, but I am planning to, I'm trying not to spend a fortune and change my insurance haha

[Malcolmd]

Originally Posted by samwalker

I'm trying not to spend a fortune and change my insurance haha

I would have thought you would have to advice your insurance company of any suspension modifications.

Malcolm.

[samwalker]

You're right, coilovers would be classed as a suspension mod and may increase insurance, but If I do go down this route I will most likely call my insurance company to check the damage to my wallet..

I think most insurance companies have documents online stating their policy with regard to modifications however they do seem to be a little ambiguous and a little harsh.. for example factory fitted extras may not be covered... haha

[Zackpn]

To be honest i have 4 - 1 stainless steel manifold with a full stainless steel exhaust forces air induction kit with piper cams and remap. and I have not told my insurance I really don't see the point there is 1,000 of people that don't tell the insurance. I mean some people ring up there insurance to say they have just had a remap what's the point your not adding nothing to the car with a remap the insurance people will not no only if you say.

But thats just what i think you do what you like bud.

cheers

[samwalker]

Fair point, I just wouldnt want to get into a crash and lose my car/ whatever its worth I guess even if I do declare it my insurance company will just replace it with standard parts and charge me anyway!

I guess with a remap the insurance company will never know at all haha, so that's different

I want a stainless exhaust too, if I wanted to spend big bucks I would get a titanium one

[Zackpn]

If your looking for a exhaust from manifold back in stainless go on this web site performance exhausts, lowered suspension, alloy wheels by Motorspeed

And for your stainless manifold go on Pug1Off - A Northamptonshire based garage specialising in the tuning, servicing and repairs of Peugeots and Citroens i paid £170.00 for my manifold and £170.00 for my exhaust so no i have a full stainless exhaust.

Be warned tho with the manifold you lose your CAT and engine light comes on thats why im getting a vts sports CAT to go under the car and thats £189.00

O and if your fitting the manifold your self i would have a friend to help the power steering pump has to come off and the alternator to get the last bolt off the manifold took me 6 hours to do.

[adam_w_1]

I had this same scenario when I remapped mine. My old provider wouldn't insure me with a remap, but my new one did, and the difference between no remap and remap was only 50 quid per year - taking my insurance to over 1000

Have you made your decision about this yet? I like the way the 206 handles stock - I have a 1.6 hdi 110, and it feel planted enough. Personally, I would probably look at better tyres before changing the suspension.

[Zackpn]

Hey have you got coilovers or anything yet? my friend has got some lowering springs and dampers and all mounts are on still so you wont need spring clamps his asking £45.00 ono you interested?

cheers