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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: beechymonza on 28 March 2010, 13:22

Title: repairing shockers
Post by: beechymonza on 28 March 2010, 13:22
Hi, i have had uprated suspension on my car for last 8 years now MK2 16v, Its a bit tired now,
I recently picked up some brand new lowering springs from gsf,
I just seen these on ebay, Can i just put these in my exhisting suspension units,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK2-GOLF-GTI-JETTA-JAMEX-SPORTSLINE-FRONT-STRUT-INSERTS_W0QQitemZ110510127822QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19baeabace#ht_1098wt_958
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: Sam on 28 March 2010, 13:24
You can mate but to be honest, jamex are purely a budget brand and the ride quality reflects that
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: beechymonza on 28 March 2010, 13:34
sound mate, Is this a good way 2 do it though, buying inserts and using existing equipment, If i get a better brand insert
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: Sam on 28 March 2010, 13:37
Yer personally i have never used inserts only full coilovers but have put some on my mates car and it kinda figures itself out if that makes sense, just look at what you have and swap the bits of the old setup for whats missing
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: beechymonza on 28 March 2010, 13:42
Cheers mate, do you have any recomendations on good quality inserts,
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: Sam on 28 March 2010, 13:45
Cheers mate, do you have any recomendations on good quality inserts,

I think it would be best to stick with the big boys, personally at the min im running spax coilovers all round and cant fault them. Its one of those things where you get what you pay for
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: Wayne on 28 March 2010, 16:11
Cheers mate, do you have any recomendations on good quality inserts,

Boge, excellent units.
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: beechymonza on 28 March 2010, 16:12
Where is best place 2 purchase them, If you know that is
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: Wayne on 28 March 2010, 16:15
Eurocar parts or I believe GSF sell them, Sachs were oe equipment on mk2's and they now own Boge.
Title: Re: repairing shockers
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 March 2010, 21:57
The shocks are fine, don't buy the whole kit including springs from GSF, they are sh!te.