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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: godsANGER on 28 March 2010, 22:37
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Oks I am getting some Coilovers in May and i saw these. I know nothing about Coilovers except that you get what you pay for, but i have a small budget to get some as saw these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120473629144&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Don’t know are Jamex any good? even has anyone know of these ? lol
Any input would be good input :lipsrsealed:
thanks
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142334.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=145762.0
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142334.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=145762.0
:smiley:
thanks,
From them links Jamex seam ok, not Great but oks.
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Yeah from what ive read in the past, they are ok for the money. I will prob get a set in a few months and DPM have a set for £180.
http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/jom-coilover-suspension-kitbr-golf-4-14-16-18-18t-19sdi-19tdi-20-23-v5-fwd-0797-p-1255.html
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Yeah from what ive read in the past, they are ok for the money. I will prob get a set in a few months and DPM have a set for £180.
http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/jom-coilover-suspension-kitbr-golf-4-14-16-18-18t-19sdi-19tdi-20-23-v5-fwd-0797-p-1255.html
Yer seen them on there and on Ebay.
just need to get some half descent spacers got some TT competition alloys with 225/45r 17 so i think i may need them
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Look ok to me mate
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May is coming soon so i am going to get some Coilovers only have a small budget of round £200 atm. Probably going to get these Jamex is there anything else i need to get ? also these should be ok for my Mk4 Tdi
I want to drop it 40-50mm [the kit has some adjustable drop links with it] so Spaces etc i have some bated TT competition alloys with some 225/45r17 94v
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320515228394&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3630wt_1165
Thanks
Also well i need to get the wheels alignment etc ?
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Worth replacing top mounts and bearings. And car will need to be re alligned.
Keep an eye on venoms eBay shop as they do some good deals. A set
of JOM coilovers (new) wentfor £150 delivered yesterday.
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Also if you look on ebay, theres a place selling Jamex coilovers with Adjustable drop links for just over £200. Which is worth while cos if you dont have a uprated ARB then you'll need the drop links if you lower 40mm or more
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just had new top mounts and bearings about 2mouths ago, would it be worth changing again ? think that on in my posting with the link is just over £200 with drop links.
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how much for top mounts and brearings???
big job???? or avarage cost for garage to install whole lot????
interested in these coil overs 2 as got decision, get just springs the now and save say 4 to 5 hundred for a so called good set up or get cheaper coilovers. have been told buy cheap 2 b4 but these jamex get good enough reviews.
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how much for top mounts and brearings???
big job???? or avarage cost for garage to install whole lot????
interested in these coil overs 2 as got decision, get just springs the now and save say 4 to 5 hundred for a so called good set up or get cheaper coilovers. have been told buy cheap 2 b4 but these jamex get good enough reviews.
Top mounts ant much at all . got myn from http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk good price
cost me £25notes to fit but i new the guy fitting them lol.
I am going to try jamex hope there ok coz if not ill have to fork out for some nice expence set :tongue: lol
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just a quick one
would these drop links
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20_85&products_id=772
work on these Coilovers?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320515222374&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3588wt_1165
Thanks
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I've just bought these coils, I'll let you know when they're fitted in a few days.
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I've just bought these coils, I'll let you know when they're fitted in a few days.
would be great, thanks mate
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Bought a set of these in november last year, make sure you protect them by applying protection wax before puting them on. I did this once on the car and the area in which couldnt get to rusted badly on the springs and had to take them off and get the surrplyer to give me new set.
They will need regaular cleaning otherwise could be good chance may seize!!
adz
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Bought a set of these in november last year, make sure you protect them by applying protection wax before puting them on. I did this once on the car and the area in which couldnt get to rusted badly on the springs and had to take them off and get the surrplyer to give me new set.
They will need regaular cleaning otherwise could be good chance may seize!!
adz
Hay'up
protection wax? i am no good at this kinda thing fill me in, is it to water proof the springs?
cleaning isnt a problem, i am a bit OCD about cleaning, well most of the time :wink:
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Bought a set of these in november last year, make sure you protect them by applying protection wax before puting them on. I did this once on the car and the area in which couldnt get to rusted badly on the springs and had to take them off and get the surrplyer to give me new set.
They will need regaular cleaning otherwise could be good chance may seize!!
adz
Hay'up
protection wax? i am no good at this kinda thing fill me in, is it to water proof the springs?
cleaning isnt a problem, i am a bit OCD about cleaning, well most of the time :wink:
Waxoil is the best stuff to use.
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Waxoil is the best stuff to use.
Do you just put it on the springs ? also if i clean them, i.e jet washed archers etc would i have to re-apply every time.
thanks
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Waxoil is the best stuff to use.
Do you just put it on the springs ? also if i clean them, i.e jet washed archers etc would i have to re-apply every time.
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Nope on the threads, most of it should stay on when you clean them.
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Nope on the threads, most of it should stay on when you clean them.
arrrrr i know what you mean :laugh: on the threads were the ring is which goes up and down to adjust the ride high is.
:lipsrsealed: me got it now :grin:
thanks so Waxoil is it? were can i pic some up ?
thanks
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Nope on the threads, most of it should stay on when you clean them.
arrrrr i know what you mean :laugh: on the threads were the ring is which goes up and down to adjust the ride high is.
:lipsrsealed: me got it now :grin:
thanks so Waxoil is it? were can i pic some up ?
thanks
Halfords
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Nice , thanks guys
Just need for TinuxGTI to give me a review then purchasing time. :cool:
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Put these on my MkIV about a month ago - have done about 300 miles on them with no problems whatsoever. Firmer but not a harsh ride, exactly what I wanted.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Will
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Put these on my MkIV about a month ago - have done about 300 miles on them with no problems whatsoever. Firmer but not a harsh ride, exactly what I wanted.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Will
nice one will.
oks do you have adjustable drop links ? if so were did you get them from ?
Thanks
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Put these on my MkIV about a month ago - have done about 300 miles on them with no problems whatsoever. Firmer but not a harsh ride, exactly what I wanted.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Will
nice one will.
oks do you have adjustable drop links ? if so were did you get them from ?
Thanks
Nah I didn't go for adjustable DL's - I only lowered around 40mm and haven't had any rubbing issues at all. However I did replace the following parts, especially as some of the bolts have a nylon thread and aren't as good 2nd time around. Worth doing for the cost:
N 106 944 01 - Lower ARB Droplink to Wishbone Bolt - QTY 2 @ £0.96 ea
N 102 078 04 - Front Lower Strut Mounting Bolt - QTY 2 @ £1.72 ea
N 101 064 02 - Front Lower Strut Mounting Nut - QTY 2 @ £0.65 ea
1J0 412 331 C - Front Topmount - QTY 2 @ £9.10 ea
1J0 412 249 - Front Strut Bearing - QTY 2 @ £6.96 ea
N 905 173 04 - Rear Lower Strut Mounting Bolt - QTY 2 @ £1.08 ea
N 102 861 10 - Rear Lower Strut Mounting Nut - QTY 2 @ £0.44 ea
N 906 484 02 - Rear Upper Mounting Bolt - QTY 4 @ £1.51 ea
Will
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Put these on my MkIV about a month ago - have done about 300 miles on them with no problems whatsoever. Firmer but not a harsh ride, exactly what I wanted.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Will
nice one will.
oks do you have adjustable drop links ? if so were did you get them from ?
Thanks
Nah I didn't go for adjustable DL's - I only lowered around 40mm and haven't had any rubbing issues at all. However I did replace the following parts, especially as some of the bolts have a nylon thread and aren't as good 2nd time around. Worth doing for the cost:
N 106 944 01 - Lower ARB Droplink to Wishbone Bolt - QTY 2 @ £0.96 ea
N 102 078 04 - Front Lower Strut Mounting Bolt - QTY 2 @ £1.72 ea
N 101 064 02 - Front Lower Strut Mounting Nut - QTY 2 @ £0.65 ea
1J0 412 331 C - Front Topmount - QTY 2 @ £9.10 ea
1J0 412 249 - Front Strut Bearing - QTY 2 @ £6.96 ea
N 905 173 04 - Rear Lower Strut Mounting Bolt - QTY 2 @ £1.08 ea
N 102 861 10 - Rear Lower Strut Mounting Nut - QTY 2 @ £0.44 ea
N 906 484 02 - Rear Upper Mounting Bolt - QTY 4 @ £1.51 ea
Will
Think i may as well replace myn as well, as there probably the ones which came with the car 10years ago lol
Need Topmounts anyways as my cheap ones i got have failed i think http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=153530.0
Anything elce i may need ? so far its Coilovers-Droplinks-Waxoil- and all the above.
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I covered all the threads in copper grease as well...big tub from Halfords costs about £7.
Will
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Waxoil, copper grease same thing ?
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No Wax oil is generally put on the underneath of a car to protect it. Copper grease is usually used to prevent threads sticking etc etc
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No Wax oil is generally put on the underneath of a car to protect it. Copper grease is usually used to prevent threads sticking etc etc
good to know :wink:
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Had some bad news the guy who was going to fit my Coilovers has died in a motorbike accident, R.I.P he was a sound guy.
I can get them done for £40 front and £40 Rear but i was only originally be paying £35 for them all, So Two questions :-
Is £80 a good price?
Also how had is it to fit the rear shockers, hight adjustment thingiy and the springs ? because i want to cut right down on labour costs i was thinking fitting the rear ones and having them set high then driving to the garage and then paying for the fronts fitted, lowed to the high i want.
Then lowering the rears once i have the new coilovers fitted on the front.
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The back ones are pretty easy - much easier than the front. Obviously you'll need a jack, axle stands and socket wrench - worth checking but I think the top of the strut needs a 16mm socket and the bottom bolt needs an 18mm. You might be able to do it without, but a spring compressor comes in very handy to get the old spring out and put the new one in. The new one will have an adjuster on the bottom which, when you can screw in/out using the provided C-spanner to get it at the desired height - really easy to do yourself. I wound mine to the very bottom before fitting to set it at its lowest. Then jack the car up and turn clockwise with the C-spanner to raise it up if needed.
Any questions let me know. Fitting the Jamex was the first thing I had attempted relating to the suspension and the back ones really were pretty straightforward - just the front ones that are a b!tch to get out.
However a decent spring compressor will cost you £20+, and £80 doesn't sound a bad price to me for having the whole lot fitted. Like I say, if you want to adjust them afterwards all you will need is a jack, axle stands (to be safe) and the C-spanner which comes in the box with the coilovers.
Will
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The back ones are pretty easy - much easier than the front. Obviously you'll need a jack, axle stands and socket wrench - worth checking but I think the top of the strut needs a 16mm socket and the bottom bolt needs an 18mm. You might be able to do it without, but a spring compressor comes in very handy to get the old spring out and put the new one in. The new one will have an adjuster on the bottom which, when you can screw in/out using the provided C-spanner to get it at the desired height - really easy to do yourself. I wound mine to the very bottom before fitting to set it at its lowest. Then jack the car up and turn clockwise with the C-spanner to raise it up if needed.
Any questions let me know. Fitting the Jamex was the first thing I had attempted relating to the suspension and the back ones really were pretty straightforward - just the front ones that are a b!tch to get out.
However a decent spring compressor will cost you £20+, and £80 doesn't sound a bad price to me for having the whole lot fitted. Like I say, if you want to adjust them afterwards all you will need is a jack, axle stands (to be safe) and the C-spanner which comes in the box with the coilovers.
Will
Again Will your there with a answer :smiley: , thank you. :laugh:
think ill do the rear my self at my mates near the garage then drive down and get them to do my fronts and get the hole thing aligned.
Didn't think £80 was to bad but when it gose from £35 [mates rates] to £80 just a bit :sad: lol but think ill be happy with £40 fronts fitted.
also found this in the maintenance section
http://noahlh.com/car/coilover_howto/
should come in handy as well :wink:
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£20 a corner sounds a very good price mate as i was quoted £40 a corner obviously meaning id be paying £400+ for coilover's and fitting :undecided:
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£20 a corner sounds a very good price mate as i was quoted £40 a corner obviously meaning id be paying £400+ for coilover's and fitting :undecided:
So £80's good then. :smiley:
Also dose anyone know if i well need wheel spaces for my TT competition alloys for when i fit them ?
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depends on where you live as jamex on ebay do a fitting service and includes 4 wheel lazer lining for £125, i paid £80 last last time for 4 wheel lazer lining only!
or stick with the £80 coz thats a good price
i shud get my jamex coilover tomorrow then its guna be a fun weekend fitting them with my new 18s
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depends on where you live as jamex on ebay do a fitting service and includes 4 wheel lazer lining for £125, i paid £80 last last time for 4 wheel lazer lining only!
or stick with the £80 coz thats a good price
i shud get my jamex coilover tomorrow then its guna be a fun weekend fitting them with my new 18s
Going to order myn tonight or tomorrow, depending on what time i get back from work, and hopefully order my adjustable drop links as well. Then all i need is the nuts and bolts from VW top mounts from TPS or VW, and copper grease for the threads.
not missed owt have i ?
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I followed that tutorial as well - http://noahlh.com/car/coilover_howto/
Just make sure you have all the bits listed there to do the rears.
Will
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I got my jamex fitted today and was a pain in the arse, just make sure that if you have 18'' wheels get the right spacers, I ended up buy 4 packs as 2 were wrong. But still have to file down the others so they fit nicely. Other then that it's nice. Lowered 60mm. :)
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pics ^^^^^^
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that's all I have ATM, will put more on tomorrow :)
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nice :cool:
how long did it take you?
cheers
elliot
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I got my jamex fitted today and was a pain in the arse, just make sure that if you have 18'' wheels get the right spacers, I ended up buy 4 packs as 2 were wrong. But still have to file down the others so they fit nicely. Other then that it's nice. Lowered 60mm. :)
well i need spacers for my 17's?
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:embarassed:
I cheated :( got a garage to do it. Took them about 3 hours to do.
I don't know, I have 225/40/18 and I needed spacers.
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myn are 225/45r17 94v
what size spacers did you get and how much
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:embarassed:
I cheated :( got a garage to do it. Took them about 3 hours to do.
I don't know, I have 225/40/18 and I needed spacers.
what's the ride like ?
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do i need bump stops ? as myn are fooooobard if so ill need to get some new ones :sad:
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Got 9.5mm spacers. I haven't driven it yet, finish work at 4 so I'll let you know then :)
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rides nicely :)
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rides nicely :)
Clean your wheels ! lol
Looks nice, ordering myn later when i get back from work. But with work and other things dont think ill get them fitted till last week of this month :undecided:
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i got my jamexs now they came yesturday but cant fit them as car has gone wrong today :cry:
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i got my jamexs now they came yesturday but cant fit them as car has gone wrong today :cry:
:undecided:
unlucky mate what's happened ?
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=154167.0
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its running s**t unplug the maf and runs perfect so thinking this was the problem bought a new 1 and fitted it and still same as before un plug it again perfect again
was guna fit my coilover tomorrow and go buy my 18s but that wont be happening now!
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dam i should of just done the link it would have saved me writting it out again lol
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do you have VAG COM or access to it
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no i dont
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:sad: :undecided: :sad:
unlucky mate.
I ve just purchased myn off ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320515222374&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3588wt_1165
£180 cheap and cheerful lol
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i have bought mine from same company on ebay but i bought the kit with adjustable drop links as you need them past 40mm so ive been told
they look good for the money im so glad they were silver shocks not bright yellow and blue springs instead of red so they want stand out to much through the wheels
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going to get these
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20_85&products_id=772
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they look same as the ones came in my kit i paid £215 delivered
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going to get these
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20_85&products_id=772
Thats what I have got.
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they look same as the ones came in my kit i paid £215 delivered
coilovers £180
drop links £30ish including postage
so not a lot in them
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no not really! i thought i would just do it all in one go as they did a kit
im glad i read the threads on here otherwise i would have bought the kit with out
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no not really! i thought i would just do it all in one go as they did a kit
im glad i read the threads on here otherwise i would have bought the kit with out
i saw that kit but didn't both in the end.
do you need bumstops on coilovers? i am shore i well need to get new ones for the shocks on the rear as my are fooked can someone confirm this?
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if you do i better get some aswell before i fit mine then
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My rears are long gone, so need to replace them defo, i am guessing you don't get them with the coilovers. And because its got shockers on the rear think well need new bump stops. maybe wrong so anyone ?
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anyone? do i need to get new rear bump stops?
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My original suspension was pretty worn but I didn't replace the bump stops. I think these are the part numbers if you choose to though:
1J0 412 303 - Front Sport Bump stop - QTY 2 @ £9.87 ea
1J0 512 131 C - Rear Sports Bump Stop - QTY 2 @ £14.92 ea
Will
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If you've got it all of it makes sense too!
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If you've got it all of it makes sense too!
+1
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would i need fronts as well ? well my bump stops are so foobard i think ill change them :sad: more to fork out again. lol
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Jamex coilies come fitted with the front bump stops if I remember rightly :)
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Jamex coilies come fitted with the front bump stops if I remember rightly :)
:smiley: hope so, ill find out soon when they turn up. hope fully ill just need the rears
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Picking up my coilovers tomorrow from a parcel force depo. Also The guy who i thought had die hasn't it was one of his brother so £35 fitted front and rears are still on the table [mates rates]
May get them fitted sooner then i thought to start folt finding what's up with my steering and why its ripping my tyre up
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=154601.0
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Picked up my Coilovers today, didn't expect such a big box lol and heavy
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They seam solid, like the dark blue as well.
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looking forward to getting them fitted now :laugh:
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The guy who's fitting my coilovers is going away for a mouth so i am rushing getting them fitted only time can get in is Saturday morning, but i don't have any rear bump stops as of yet, do VW have them in stock normally or is it a specialist item to order in ?
If i cant get any can i run them for a bit without them then get them fitted or fit them my self.
thanks :smiley:
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Give your local dealer a ring - If they aren't in stock they can order them which normally only takes a couple of days.
Will
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Give your local dealer a ring - If they aren't in stock they can order them which normally only takes a couple of days.
Will
:undecided: Hope they have some in stock then, getting them fitted tomorrow, and it can't really wait as i ve got to get the tracking sorted as its mashing up my tiers on the outa edge and pulling to one side so not very safe :angry:
Plus i am only paying £35 mates rates for getting them fitted in stead of £80 at my mates mates garage.
Would i be abile to use my old ones/ temporally till i get the new ones and get them fitted
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thanks
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Ring your local dealers!
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Ring your local dealers!
i did VW wanted £18 each and didn't have any in stock, so rang GSF only wanted £9.65 each but again none in stock so going to sort something when i get to the garage tomorrow morning
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FITTED ! and ALIENED ! drives VERY nice now. :evil:
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My old rear springs and shocks, you can see how FOOOOOKED my bump stops are
i haven't been able to go as low as i wanted mainly because i didn't have any adjustable drop links, as it was a rush job getting it in to be done, but the guy says he well fit them for nothing as well as my new rear bump stops when i get them so cant complain.
My alignment was so bad at the garage i went to the Lazar alignment was almost off the scale, :laugh: drives very nice now
the problem is now when i look at my golf i relay want to change my alloys low profile tyres etc, and Bolf it. :undecided:
I would recommend the Jamex coilovers so far i had a nice drive home firm but not bone braking seam solid and a good price. But speed bums i used to be able to do 30-40 over now its a 20mph crawl over them lol
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After 34 months
There still going well kind of the rear shocks/dampers have failed need to replace. but fronts are still going. ride is pretty bouncy as well but they were cheap. Wouldn't buy again would prob save longer and get beter quality ones on my next car.