XYZ Racing Super Sport Coilovers — Proton GEN-2 2004-2012

Proton’s GEN-2 arrived carrying a strand of Lotus engineering DNA – a relationship that shaped the PR01 chassis in ways the factory damper specification never fully realises. The standard suspension was calibrated for surface compliance above all else, which means pronounced body roll through corners and a front end that rides high and floats rather than plants under load.

The XYZ Racing Super Sport coilover changes the brief. Built for fast-road and weekend track use, it gives GEN-2 owners height adjustment and 36-way damping control – range enough to find a working balance between daily road use and a sharper, more committed setup when the conditions warrant it.

What this coilover does for your 2004-2012 Proton GEN-2

The 36-way damping range is the most practical tool here. On its most compliant settings it absorbs the surface irregularities the GEN-2 was always expected to handle; firmed up, it substantially reduces the body roll the standard setup allows through fast corners. Lowering the ride height cuts the centre of gravity on what is already a lightweight front-wheel-drive platform – sharpening direction changes noticeably. Stiffer, more controlled spring rates reduce nose dive under braking, keeping the front axle loaded and steering response consistent at corner entry. Front-wheel-drive dynamics depend on that front-axle behaviour more than almost anything else in the setup.

About the Super Sport coilover

The Super Sport sits in the middle of the XYZ Racing coilover range, positioned for owners who need a single system to handle the commute and a weekend circuit without swapping setups entirely. Damping adjusts across 36 positions on the damper body – a genuine spread from smooth-road compliance through to the firmer end of fast-road use. Ride height adjusts through the spring perch, giving a meaningful drop range while preserving adequate spring travel. The damper construction is specifically aimed at absorbing rough-road impact and surface chatter rather than transmitting it to the cabin. XYZ Racing rates the Super Sport for both weekend circuit sessions and regular daily mileage – exactly the use profile that GEN-2 ownership typically involves.

Fitment for the Proton GEN-2 (2004-2012)

This kit covers the Proton GEN-2 (chassis code PR01) across the complete 2004 to 2012 production span. All engine variants built on the PR01 platform during those years are included. If running non-standard wheel or brake specifications, confirm fitment using the configurator below.

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The GEN-2 chassis has considerably more in it than the factory setup suggests. Configure yours below.