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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: julie on 11 April 2009, 15:12

Title: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: julie on 11 April 2009, 15:12

hi im looking to change my suspention set up just wondered if anyone can recommend some good shocks and springs? and how much do you suggest lowering it by?
the car already has coilovers on it,cant remember the make think they came from venom but find them a bumpy drive but does handle very well.

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 11 April 2009, 18:48

the best for the road imo is the koni top adjustables/eibach springs. handles well and isnt too bad over bumps (feels like oem compared to those cheap coilovers). they arent cheap though.

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: julie on 11 April 2009, 20:00

yeah have heard koni are good! think coilovers are supersport ones!

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 12 April 2009, 00:35

Weitec Ultra GT kit. £345 very very good value for money. :cool:

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: gstar-dubworld on 12 April 2009, 02:14

Quote from: OakeyDoak16v on 12 April 2009, 00:35

Weitec Ultra GT kit. £345 very very good value for money. :cool:

+1

Quote from: gstar-dubworld on 18 March 2009, 00:51

Just for reference really..

My car runs the GT kit, remember Weitec is the smaller brother to KW so no compramise in quality & good value for your money, after trying many different set-ups this kit worked well for what I was looking for in the handling characteristics, it's also height adjustable on the rear and it's a shorter damper/rod to match the shorter springs.

Mine is the 40/40 kit, with front Bonrath top mounts, Eibach ARB's with 16v drop links, standard rear axle & front w/b bushes.

Front ride hieght set to 40/41mm, camber 1 degree negative & rear ride set to 37mm

Nose down stance has the following values

1.) Car looks right to the eye
2.) Better stability under braking
3.) Under full throttle the nose remains planted and the rear compression is down to a minimum under load

(http://www.golfgti.co.uk/pageimages/gtispringfest07/32.jpg)

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: paultownsend on 12 April 2009, 11:04

weitec kit for me too. dont be tempted to go too low. -40mm  is best. and thats rated from carb model. get them wishbones flat!

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: MarkS on 12 April 2009, 17:12

Weitec seem a good option!

I've got Koni adjustables and Eibach springs.
Really sharpens up the handling  :cool:

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: julie on 12 April 2009, 18:45

ok so looks like either the weitec gt kit or the koni adjustables and eibach springs both simaler priced! what is the ride like on these? and handeling?
not sure what ones to go for!

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: gstar-dubworld on 12 April 2009, 18:54

Both very good, the Koni/Eibach set-up has the additional ability to adjust the damping, the Weitec is an all in one setup spings/dampers by one company with shorter shocks/rods to match the springs, you have 4 position at the back of the Weitec which can be dialed to get that nose of the MK2 pointing down but no damping adjustibility.

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: julie on 12 April 2009, 22:43

how bumpy is the ride with these suspention set ups?

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 12 April 2009, 23:20

The weitec kit is not bumpy at all. :cool:

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: paultownsend on 13 April 2009, 09:50

weitec are matched to the car. springs and dampers.no messing around setting up. eibach springs are very comfy, but i would not say they are good for over enthusiastic driving. too much roll is given

there is an optimum spring rate, damping rate set up for a 1100kg golf. and weitec set it out the box

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 April 2009, 14:09

I fitted a Weitec Ultra GT kit to my wife's Peugeot 307.

It transformed the car, and I would say that the ride is about the same as my 16V on standard suspension :smiley:

Title: Re: best suspention set up for mk2 16v?
Post by: kittie on 17 April 2009, 11:57

I've got koni adjustables and eibach springs, I love them they are brilliant.

I would say about a 30-40mm drop is the best. Oh and I would replace the top mounts for sure (cured no end of wobbliness on my car).