
The Peugeot 1007’s compact MPV proportions – the elevated roofline, upright seating position, and relatively short wheelbase – give it a centre of gravity that sits noticeably higher than a conventional hatchback of similar footprint. Lower the ride height and stiffen the damping, and that equation changes considerably.
XYZ Racing’s Top Sport coilover is built for 1007 owners who split their time between daily driving and occasional circuit work. The firmer spring and damping specification tackles the body roll that an upright, narrow body accumulates in corners, while the ride height drop brings the car’s mass closer to the road where it belongs.
What this coilover does for your 2005-2009 Peugeot 1007
Running 30-50% more damping than a standard road setup, the Top Sport keeps the 1007’s tyres in contact with broken tarmac rather than bouncing across it – useful on a circuit but equally relevant on the kind of potholed B-roads where the car spends most of its life. The spring rate increase of approximately 2kg/mm over street calibration reduces the soft, wallowy character that the 1007’s original suspension develops when pushed hard. Body roll drops, steering response sharpens, and the short-wheelbase platform’s natural agility becomes more accessible. On track, the more controlled chassis movement means the front axle gives consistent feedback rather than the vague, floating quality of factory-spec suspension under cornering load.
About the Top Sport coilover
XYZ Racing developed the Top Sport specification from motorsport experience, calibrating the damping and spring rates against circuit conditions rather than comfort-first road-car priorities. Damping runs 30-50% firmer than a standard street setup, and spring rates are elevated by around 2kg/mm – figures chosen to absorb kerb impacts and rough surfaces without losing tyre contact. The construction suppresses chassis movement more effectively than a standard strut, keeping the contact patches working consistently through corners and over broken sections. It is designed for drivers who want genuine track-day capability without fully sacrificing everyday usability, and the calibration reflects that dual-purpose brief throughout.
Fitment for the Peugeot 1007 (2005-2009)
This kit fits the Peugeot 1007 PE03 platform across the full 2005-2009 production run. All body styles and engine variants produced under that chassis code are covered by this part number. If you are unsure of your exact build date, verify the PE03 chassis code against your V5C before ordering.
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Choose your ride height and configure your Top Sport specification below.
Top mounts included with your kit
Every XYZ Racing coilover kit ships with the upper mounts listed below for your exact chassis — no extra parts to source.
OE (factory) mountOERetains the OEM (factory) upper mount — preserves the original ride comfort, noise and vibration behaviour for a stock-like feel.
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