MK2 16v Suspension ideas

[drapergti]

Hi everyone, could you tell me what you have done/would advise in terms of suspension upgrades?

I want to keep the car as original as possible. So would only want a small drop if absolutely necessary. Should I also change the bushes to upgraded ones?

Had an 8v a long time ago and made a mistake in getting some rather harsh shocks and springs and it spoilt the car for day to day driving so want to keep it comfortable.

Would it be better to just replace like for like?

I would welcome you thoughts and inspiration!

Thanks
Stuart

[Diamond Hell]

-40mm springs on fresh standard gas dampers and new standard bushes and mounts all round.

This will probably give you the best ride/handling compromise, if comfort is a factor.

[drapergti]

Thanks for this, do you have any spring manufacture recomendations?

[Nate187]

Boge gas dampers and eibach -40mm springs sound your best bet.

[VeeDubGTI16v]

id suggest koni sports dampers and eibach springs, its a great setup

putting lowering springs on standard dampers is a stupid idea, you might as well cut the original springs!

[MarkS]

My vote would go for koni dampers and eibach springs
They're fantastic

Not overly cheap though 
But I'd say definately worth it

[Mannings]

I run Koni adjustable shocks with eibach -60mm springs. Prob too low for your requirements but handling is top draw.
Also know this might sound a bit obvious but a good set of tyres (i've got Toyo Proxes T1S's) and have the tracking correctly set improve the set up incredibly.

However best handling golf i driven was running fully adjustable gas coilovers, was a tough ride but handling was different levels, looking about £300 minimum though.

My suggestion, -35/-40 springs and a decent set of adjustable dampers, good tyres, correct tracking and you'll have a B road legend ready to roll.

[sidecarphil]

what about the hot tuning coilover deal ??

adjustability man , that's the way forward

[Organisys]

id suggest koni sports dampers and eibach springs, its a great setup

putting lowering springs on standard dampers is a stupid idea, you might as well cut the original springs!

Eibach designed to work fine with OEM dampers.

[Organisys]

what about the hot tuning coilover deal ??

adjustability man , that's the way forward

...and sh1t ride quality, he said he wanted to keep the car original, so he isn't going to do a huge drop.