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Title: New member with a question
Post by: Colour_Concept97 on 18 January 2009, 11:01: Hey all, I own a mk3 golf and have been doing all the usual suspension parts like arms and axle bushes etc... Its now time to change the old lowering springs and shocks, anyone got any recommendations for a good kit? Not sure whether to go for coilovers or not, any great benefit to either?
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 18 January 2009, 11:18: Quote from: Colour_Concept97 on 18 January 2009, 11:01
Hey all, I own a mk3 golf and have been doing all the usual suspension parts like arms and axle bushes etc... Its now time to change the old lowering springs and shocks, anyone got any recommendations for a good kit? Not sure whether to go for coilovers or not, any great benefit to either?

Welcome.

I'd suggest coilovers, as a member of this forum you'll get the Hottuning Coilovers for £159. Bargain and they aren't bad (apparently lol) I've got some on the way, will have them on by next weekend.

Coilovers offer you greater flexibility in adjusting them unlike normal lowering springs.
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: pro-biotic on 18 January 2009, 11:46: tbh mate coilovers are really only anygood when you want a fully adjustable height -- ie your a mincer who wants to play underneath every weekend seeing how low you can go

in my experience of coilovers id stay away from the budget ones as they are poop - a good set of shocks and springs with a minus 60mm height would give you really good handling and a sportier ride height.

if you want a decent ride and handling, with a fully adjustable height (ie a decent coilover) be prepared to spend over £500 quid.

with suspension you really do get what you pay for, have a read around see what others say and base an informed opinion on whatever you buy.
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: GOLF_STU on 18 January 2009, 14:31: welcome to the site :smiley:
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: Hurdy on 18 January 2009, 23:17: Welcome :cool:
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: Andy-H on 19 January 2009, 16:29: Welcome mate :smiley:
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: johnsgti on 19 January 2009, 17:30: Welcome to the site matey, as for suspension defo coilovers :grin: I went for the 'Gaz' coilovers and i would recommend every time. :grin:
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: Colour_Concept97 on 19 January 2009, 22:32: Thanks for the welcome guys, I think I'm leaning towards the springs and shocks side, with the get what you pay for in mind I could probably get a really good set of springs and shocks for the same price of an alright set of coilovers, I've got my golf lowered 40mm justnow and I think it would be too low at 60mm for day to day use
Title: Re: New member with a question
Post by: Wayne on 20 January 2009, 09:30: Welcome to site.

Susp. advice I would save up and buy a matched kit of shocks / springs, I ran a set of cheap coilovers for 6mths and I would not use them again, very harsh.