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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: brady88 on 05 November 2009, 19:35
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Hi all,
Recently fitted a set of Jamex coilovers to my mk2, dont know how low its dropped but the arch sits just below top of the tyre :drool:
Problem is they are unbelievably hard!!! I've been in some much lower cars but this is spine crushing :sick:
I'm actually considering going back to stadard setup :shocked:
Are they just crap coilovers? Whats the best thing to do here?
Cheers.
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they are just unfortunately a cheap setup so will be. if you want to have a dropped golf invest in ap's or weitecs at a shade under 400 quid or go with a good shock & spring setup which will give you a tidy drop and keep the comfort.
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Got to love rock solid suspension!! Unless you have kids or a missus that moans to much :)
But as said spend some more cash :)
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So I take it a decent set of coilovers will be more comfy? Its so hard the back number plate fell off and had to replace 2 wheel bearings! Now a strange rattle has developed from the dash, also burst the arch...was a bit low 2 start with! :cry:
Mite just get sum new shocks then and use a decent set of lowering springs :grin:
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It will never be comfy if its slammed = no matter what you buy ... and expect quality coilys to rinse you of £600+.
Most people rave about the -40mm weitec hicon GT kit ;)
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Bought my car with Bilstein shocks and springs allready on and despite the drop its got (cant get a finger between arch and wheel) the ride quality isnt much off standard,its bit stiffer but doesnt bounce like a mini and doesnt smash your teeth out.
Very impressed with them on these rough isle of wight roads.
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Yep, so cheap coilovers were a massive waste of time :laugh:
Thanks for all the advise...a think al go for a set of koni or bilstein shocks with 40mm drop on eibach springs :smiley: from what av read its a tried and tested combo :tongue: