S2 Bilstein suspension on S1

gorrie · Post by **gorrie** » Sun May 06, 2007 8:08 pm

Gazbo wrote:If the upgrade is S1 to S2 then why not go for the adjustable shocks (ALS2C6001F & ALS2D6001F) and motorsport ARB from the S2 135R?!

Fair enough.. but Gazbo was asking about the S2 135R shocks, so just thought I'd mention it.

Post by **campbell** » Sun May 06, 2007 9:16 pm

For avoidance of doubt.

The S1 135 Sport was not shipped with uprated suspension (though it was, as with all S1s, an option).

The S2 135 Sport was also not shipped with uprated suspension.

The S1 Sport 160 WAS shipped with uprated suspension (Koni).

The S2 135R WAS shipped with uprated suspension (Bilstein).

Campbell
[anorak faction]

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Sun May 06, 2007 11:32 pm

campbell wrote:For avoidance of doubt.

The S1 135 Sport was not shipped with uprated suspension (though it was, as with all S1s, an option).

The S2 135 Sport was also not shipped with uprated suspension.

The S1 Sport 160 WAS shipped with uprated suspension (Koni).

The S2 135R WAS shipped with uprated suspension (Bilstein).

Campbell
[anorak faction]

What he said.. my S1 had those Oorrrible Konis.. nearly threw me of the road a few times because they were so worn out.
Just go for the S2 kit, it works better on the lighter S1 anyway.

robin · Post by **robin** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:35 am

John Reid wrote:
Just go for the S2 kit, it works better on the lighter S1 anyway.

Agreed that the S2 suspension is excellent choice for all round car, S1 or S2.

*BUT* the S2 really isn't that much heavier than the S1, especially when you consider all the extra stuff you are normally carrying - my S2 weighs 745kg - pretty much the same as a later S1. Then you add the driver in - me driving your car and you driving me car makes your car heavier than mine

OTOH, Mac, Jason and I can all swap around with little to no penalty

Cheers,
Robin

woody · Post by **woody** » Mon May 07, 2007 5:26 pm

S1 LSS also lasts a lot better then the standard konis, but has been said is inferior to S2 LSS IMO as i prefer the way bilsteins work.

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Mon May 07, 2007 6:01 pm

robin wrote:
John Reid wrote:
Just go for the S2 kit, it works better on the lighter S1 anyway.
Agreed that the S2 suspension is excellent choice for all round car, S1 or S2.

*BUT* the S2 really isn't that much heavier than the S1, especially when you consider all the extra stuff you are normally carrying - my S2 weighs 745kg - pretty much the same as a later S1. Then you add the driver in - me driving your car and you driving me car makes your car heavier than mine

OTOH, Mac, Jason and I can all swap around with little to no penalty

Cheers,
Robin

Have to say.... Simon in his S2 would be lighter than me in my S1...

Gazbo · Post by **Gazbo** » Tue May 08, 2007 5:09 pm

Just ordered the normal S1 to S2 upgrade from B & C! I'm 37th in the queue I believe.