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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: BigCKR-8v-MK3 on 08 March 2009, 15:20

Title: Avo 40mm Lowered Springs And Adjustable Dampers?
Post by: BigCKR-8v-MK3 on 08 March 2009, 15:20
Does anybody have any thoughts on this set up on a 8v GTi?

I've been offered a complete set-up thats only around 6-8months old for £200!
(Or should I just buy brand new?)

My car went straight thru the m.o.t yesterday only needin a couple of bulbs and now i want to get it handling better coz i've been so pleased with it since i bought it last year, and now the mileage has just gone over 85k with a couple of recommendations from the garage this is goin to be my next little project so any thoughts and ideas would be good!!
Title: Re: Avo 40mm Lowered Springs And Adjustable Dampers?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2009, 18:41
To be honest £200 s/h is a lot of money when new coilovers are so cheap.
Title: Re: Avo 40mm Lowered Springs And Adjustable Dampers?
Post by: BigCKR-8v-MK3 on 08 March 2009, 19:40
I know what ya mean mate i thought that myself to be honest.

Trouble is i dont really want the harsh ride that cheap coilies give so want spring and damper set-up instead.

Theanks anyway Wayned.
Title: Re: Avo 40mm Lowered Springs And Adjustable Dampers?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2009, 21:16
I know what ya mean mate i thought that myself to be honest.

Trouble is i dont really want the harsh ride that cheap coilies give so want spring and damper set-up instead.

Theanks anyway Wayned.

Trust me, as soon as you lower a car the ride will suffer, coilover set highish will be no worse than a lowering kit, only when you set them silly low will the ride really suffer.
Title: Re: Avo 40mm Lowered Springs And Adjustable Dampers?
Post by: Len on 09 March 2009, 12:47
I was advised by others on here NOT to buy AVO's when I was looking around for coilovers!
Good coilies with adjustable damping will cost £450 plus new so £200 is reasobnable.
I bought FK Konigsports and they are good but I dont change the settings!