SUSPENSION
Suspension Specialists in Sussex
Anti-Roll Bars / Bushes / Coilovers / Corner Weighting / Performance Suspension Kits / Springs & Lowering Kits / Shocks (Dampers)
Considered a mysterious art by many, Suspension is the most important aspect to speed over any course with corners - much more so than power.
Suspension consists of generally simple mechanical parts but the relationship between them and the car is very complex. How difficult this task is really depends on the use the vehicle is intended for. For example a road car that you are trying to increase handling ability on will require a very different approach to one used for Motorsport. It is the successful interaction of the components together that creates a car that not only handles and grips well but that is also informative and controllable near, or on the limit. This interaction is influenced by a number of variables such as weight transfer, centre-of-gravity, bump steer, roll steer, downforce and tyres.
The basic components of suspension for road or Motorsport are relatively simple although a number of different layouts are employed. The majority of cars employ a coil spring, shock absorber (damper), wishbones and anti-roll bars. More sophisticated cars come equipped with Coilover shocks. These are available as Coilover Kits as an upgrade for most cars (e.g Bilstein B16 PSS). From the simple macpherson strut set up to the more complicated double wishbone system the objectives are the same.
The most obvious starting point for modification is the springs and dampers. However at Balance Motorsport we aim to ensure you achieve maximum value from any of your purchases. Upgrading suspension springs and dampers to high performance versions, before ensuring that the components they attach to are in good order, is a false economy. Always make sure that your control arm bushes, ball joints, track rod ends and wishbones are serviceable. Don't get het up on replacing every bush with a Poly version either.
A faulty track rod end can cause bump steer, vague steering and poor handling. These components collectively are usually a lot less than a set of adjustable coilovers but the effect of replacement can be as marked on a car where their condition is poor. Notable examples include something with multilink suspension front and rear with lots of replaceable bushes. These can get pricey.Above all if you don't have the budget for a suspension and chassis engineer we can help you achieve results, by tailoring a solution to your regulations!
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Balance Motorsport Suspension Choice and Set up Guide
Balance Motorsport are based in West Sussex BN5 9XH if you would like us to install and set up your suspension. Bespoke suspension solutions available including design services for custom spring / shock combinations.
- KW V3 INOX COILOVERS BMW 3er / 3-series (E21); (BMW 3, BMW 3/1) 08/75- (35204200CU)£2,307.55 £1,922.96
FRONT AXLE LOAD -815
3-series (E21); (BMW 3, BMW 3/1) sedan; only for cars with suspension strut outside-diameter 52mm; RAAB coilover kit made by KW Learn More
REAR AXLE LOAD -870
kw output 55-110
lowering range front 35-65
lowering range rear 35-65 - KW V3 INOX COILOVERS BMW BMW 02 (E6, E10, E20); (BMW 1600-2, 1602, 1802, 2002, 2002 TII, 2002 Turbo, BMWTouring) (35204200DH)£2,307.55 £1,922.96
FRONT AXLE LOAD
sedan, station wagon, convertible; brake caliper thread-distance 77mm; RAAB coilover kit made by KW Learn More
REAR AXLE LOAD
kw output
lowering range front 25-45
lowering range rear 20-40 - KW V3 INOX COILOVERS BMW BMW 02 (E6, E10, E20); (BMW 1600-2, 1602, 1802, 2002, 2002 TII, 2002 Turbo, BMWTouring) 04/66- (35204200DG)£2,307.55 £1,922.96
FRONT AXLE LOAD -700
sedan, station wagon, convertible; brake caliper thread-distance 88mm; RAAB coilover kit made by KW Learn More
REAR AXLE LOAD -780
kw output 55-125
lowering range front 25-45
lowering range rear 20-40 - KW VARIANT 3 INOX Coilovers V-Class VITO (W447); (639/2, 639/4) RWD 05/14- (35225090_193)£2,304.70 £1,920.58
FRONT AXLE LOAD up to 1550
REAR AXLE LOAD up to 1750
kW Output 65-140
Lowering range front 20-55mm
Lowering range rear 15-35mm Learn More - KW VARIANT 3 INOX Coilovers AUDI A3; (8P)incl. Sportback; 2WD with electronic dampers, susp strut 55mm 03/03- (35210105_61)£2,307.55 £1,922.96
with electronic dampers
FRONT AXLE LOAD 1106 up to 1170
REAR AXLE LOAD up to 1160
kW Output 100-184
Lowering range front 25-55mm
Lowering range rear 25-55mm Learn More