Category: Suspension

  • Cobra Suspension For The Toyota iQ

    With the new Toyota iQ seeming to offer a perfectly proportioned mix of economy and ability, Cobra Springs have also added ‘excitement’ to that list.
     
    With every road tester loving the car at its launch, but being a touch underwhelmed by its handling prowess, The Cobra kit comes as the perfect upgrade package to maintain the ride quality whilst massively improving the handling. Lowering the car by 30mm, the lower centre of gravity brings improved turn-in, pin-point accuracy and a real sense of fun, without ruining the character of the car.
     
    The heat-treated springs are powder coated for a long and durable life – even on the UK’s salted winter roads. Each spring is cold-formed for accuracy before being heat treated for strength and durability. Finally each and every spring is shot-peened to pre fatigue the spring and eliminate sagging. This lengthy production process explains Cobra’s confidence in their product and their 5 Year warranty.
     
    So if you fancy the ecological credentials of the superb iQ, but with a far more aggressive stance and vastly improved dynamics –  It looks like you can finally have your cake and eat it.
     
    Two kits are available for all 2009 on cars. One kit for the 1.0 and a heavier wind for the 1.3 petrol and 1.4 diesel models. Both are priced at £139.00 + VAT and lower the respective model by 30mm all round.

    For more information visit the Cobra suspension website at www.cobra-suspension.com

  • Getting low with adjustable coilovers

    Lowering your car is a must do for those who want to achieve a low ride stance and stiffen up the handling when it comes to cornering and general handling. There are a few different options when it comes to lowering your car or improving the handling.

    For those who are looking for a hardcore stance and want to improve their overall handling then a set of adjustable coilovers could be an option for you.

    Coilovers are available for most makes and models of vehicle as well as having different ride height options, some even adjustable dampening and camber depending on the brand you choose.
    Don’t be confused by all the options, just do your research and you will find the right kit for your car.

    One of the best things about adjustable coilovers is that you can change the ride height of your vehicle as often as you like.  Going to a show and want to put your car on the floor, then you can!!

    Planning a long trip and need a little more comfort, simple just make a quick adjustment and your away!

    Many people are still using lowering springs on their standard shockers which over time depending on the height can cause unnecessary damage, always seek professional advice before just lowering your car!

  • Eibach UK appoints Greg Kirby as UK General Manager

    Eibach UK, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eibach GmbH, has promoted Greg Kirby to the position of General Manager. Kirby, who was appointed as Technical Manager in 2008, has been a key player in the firm’s burgeoning OEM, military and motorsport portfolio.

    A devoted family man and true ‘petrolhead’, Kirby’s CV also includes key project management, technical and business development roles for blue chip names like Trelleborg, Bilstein and Euro Car Parts. Having worked in the automotive sector exclusively since gaining his Mechanical Engineering degree in 1998, he will assume full responsibility for the GM role from the 1st of November.

    He will replace outgoing General Manager, Julian Gill who has been involved with the brand since 1988, entering the management team in 1993. Gill has now been promoted to the role of Director, Global Sales for Eibach Industries GmbH.

    Greg Kirby. GM, Eibach UK. ‘I am delighted and honoured to take the ‘pilot’s seat’ for our UK operations. We have a superb team already in place at our Broughton Astley HQ and I know that we can build on the successes and firm foundations that Julian has put in place over the last two decades.  Despite a tough year of difficult trading conditions, we have managed to continue growth throughout 2010 – and I’m sure that with a more cohesive global structure under Julian’s control, we can make the next few years even better still.’

    Julian Gill. Director, Global Sales Eibach Industries GmbH. ‘As one of the few, genuine family owned Global players in the automotive sector, Eibach has always sought to nurture talent from within and maintain our strict ethos of quality and excellence. The Eibach board has immense faith in Greg’s ability to take the UK operation forward, increasing our market share and offering an even greater level of service and support to our retail, OEM and competition clients. His unique background, that balances the heavily technical with consumer and retail experience, is the ideal skill-set for this role.’

    For more information, please visit www.eibach.co.uk or call the team on 01455 285851.