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Chrysler NEON 1994-2000 — Coilovers

The first-generation Chrysler NEON earned its reputation on club circuits before most of its rivals had left the showroom, yet the soft factory springs that made it a pleasant commuter are the same ones that let the nose wash wide when you lean on it. Swapping to a coilover setup is the most direct way to take the slack out of the CR02 chassis and turn a willing, rev-happy little saloon into something that genuinely holds a line.

This range covers the full spread of how a NEON gets used, from fast road through to full circuit work. Eight specifications sit under the Chrysler NEON 1994-2000 coilover banner, so the kit you pick is matched to whether the car sees Sunday B-roads, a regional rally stage, or a Saturday grid.

What this coilover does for your 1994-2000 Chrysler NEON

Lowering the NEON on a threaded coilover body drops the centre of gravity and pulls the wheel back up into the arch, which is the first thing you feel: less dive under braking and far less roll through a quick change of direction. Firmer, properly matched spring and damper rates rein in the front-end push that defines a soft front-wheel-drive compact, so the car turns in cleanly instead of running on understeer. On corner exit, a flatter platform keeps the inside front loaded and helps the 2.0-litre put its power down rather than scrabbling for grip. Ride-height adjustment lets you set corner balance and rake to taste, and the damping spread means a road-biased setting and a stiffer track-day setting can live in the same kit.

About the coilover range

Each kit in the Chrysler NEON 1994-2000 coilover range is built around a threaded shock body with height adjustment independent of spring preload, so you can run the car low without throwing away usable suspension travel. The line splits by intent. Street Advanced and Super Sport sit at the fast-road end, prioritising a liveable ride with sharper bite on a back road. Top Sport and Circuit Master step up the rates and control for repeat track sessions. Racing Spec is the hardest circuit option in the family. Tarmac Rally and Gravel Rally are configured for stage work on their respective surfaces, with the travel and rate bias each demands, while Drift Spec is geared towards angle and lock for sideways use. Choosing within the range comes down to matching the specification to the surface and discipline the car will actually see, rather than buying more spring than the road can use.

Fitment for the Chrysler NEON (1994-2000)

These coilovers are fitted to the first-generation Chrysler NEON, XYZ chassis code CR02, across the full 1994 to 2000 production span. Confirm your build year falls inside that window before configuring, as the kit is matched to this platform rather than the later second-generation car.