Right, my verdict on the Irmscher suspension kit.....
I had been umming and aahing on getting the Irmscher kit (springs and dampers) fitted to my Signum, partly because of the cost of the stuff and because I was uncertain what gains I would get and how much of a harsher ride, if any!
My reason for wanting to change the suspension was because I wanted to tighten up the handling of the car as it rolled and pitched a bit too much for my liking when being pushed.
After getting a really good deal from my dealer, for parts and fitting, I got them fitted back in March.
After fitting, I took the car for a spin to see what the result was.
Verdict???......
Wow!!! - completely transformed the handling, feel and feedback of the car. Going round corners - much less rolling left and right, car stays much more level, no wheels struggling to keep their place on the road - just nice and firm. Taking it round a roundabout it just keeps it's line nicely.
The ride is noticeably firmer - as expected - but is fine on motorways etc. for comfort. It is a bit unforgiving of bad road surfaces and bumpy roads - but only when I'm giving a bit of what for. The ride is a bit harsher then - but on a decent road it is lovely. On long journeys, A roads/motorways, I've had no problem with comfort at all.
The feedback I now get through the steering wheel is so much better. I place the car to go onto a corner and it goes into it, no squirming. It's exactly what I was hoping for - and the 30mm drop makes the car look that bit more aggressive - gives it a nicer stance!!
The car was soo much more fun to drive after the remap - this just finishes it off nicely, giving a much tighter, firmer drive. Love it!!!!! I soooo enjoy driving this car even more now!!!!
After having driven the car for over three months with the new kit, I am still very happy with it. The handling is still great now that it's bedded in. My comments about being unforgiving on bad roads when giving it a bit of what for still stand, but on a decent road it's beautiful and on long motorway/A road journeys it's absolutely fine - no harsh ride.
HTH - any questions, fire away.
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