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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: nikkyboy on 04 September 2009, 15:05

Title: 16 valve springs
Post by: nikkyboy on 04 September 2009, 15:05

Hello all,

Sorry, another suspension question  :sad:

need a bit of advice.  I recently uprated my 8v GTi to boge turbo struts and GSF's lowering sports springs.  Handling on the car is great, it corners better and the braking has improved loads.   The problem is Leeds Highways hates drivers and have left loads of roads looking like the surface of the moon, or put huge speed bumps everywhere....or put speed bumps on the potholes! 

So to cut a long story short, I'm finding the ride a bit on the rought side. 

So I'm thinking of trying 16v standard springs instead, help me find a happy medium.  Has anyone done this and would they fit on the Bogo Turbo struts?

Or shall I just give up and buy monster truck? :grin:

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: rubjonny on 04 September 2009, 15:17

should go on alright and handle well, in your situation I'd probably do that :)

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: nikkyboy on 05 September 2009, 09:56

Brilliant, I'll give that a try.  :smiley: Is it worth getting used off places like ebay, or are new ones from VW?

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: johnson6672 on 05 September 2009, 10:20

I would say buy new with suspension, do GSF etc not do "standard" springs?

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: dan_apps on 05 September 2009, 10:40

^they do but whether they are any good is another thing, at around £30 for fronts and slightly cheaper for rears i would say you would be in the same situation. why dont you 'invest' in a tidy set of shocks & springs like weitec ultra GT suspension kit, for the money and other peeps views they seem really good! :smiley:

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: Ben Lessani on 05 September 2009, 11:03

Yeah, I'm totally fed up with my budget coillies, they would make better table legs than suspension struts!

Title: 16 valve springs
Post by: MayotaMupella on 07 September 2009, 01:14

Traynor do a slightly cheaper alternative to the AD200. I think its called the YBA200 but if I remember rightly theyre a bugger to get hold of. Might be worth looking into though.

Although it has to be said, you get what you pay for with meaty valve amps.

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: rubjonny on 07 September 2009, 09:59

this thread has G60/16v prices from VAG just for reference:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=127443.0

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 07 September 2009, 10:54

Quote from: MayotaMupella on 07 September 2009, 01:14

Traynor do a slightly cheaper alternative to the AD200. I think its called the YBA200 but if I remember rightly theyre a bugger to get hold of. Might be worth looking into though.

Although it has to be said, you get what you pay for with meaty valve amps.

ITT: ProAudio

Title: Re: 16 valve springs
Post by: nikkyboy on 08 September 2009, 19:03

Thanks for the replys, you've given me a lot to think about.  I'll probably do the changes when it gets tucked up over winter, so I can squeeze a couple more of those summer??? days out of the current setup. :smiley: