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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: CraigDavieBeattie on 22 September 2010, 21:56
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Hey guys, right atm i have Jamex springs and to be honest they feel a little bouncy way as i know some springs give u that? anyway.. I am now wanting to get coilovers as i think they will give me better handling and a more safe and secure type of suspension, Jamex are selling a coilover kit on Ebay for £180. Now are these really worth buying or would i be buying crap? I dont want to spend over 300 on suspension, considering i have a 1.4 so im not exactly thrashing it around like a 1.8T would move like.
Cheers for any answers guys.
Craig.
Link below for those who would like to see..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jamex-Coilovers-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk4-Mark-4-1-4-/320515219728?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa0322110
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I think northeast gti runs these and he says they good tbh
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Hmmmm... right well lets hope he see's this post and tells me his honest opinion :P haha. I had thought of changing cars! I was in the showroom looking and talking about getting a mk5 gt sport but after a real big think i thought why so soon? I love my mk4 and its not let me down either! Still with 71000 milleage and full VWSH i shouldnt really be changing so soon. So now ive done a U turn and now im gona really enjoy it! So coilovers next then im gonna get a proper exhaust system to increase sound and that. Wont get much performance side of things but its not all about performance lol hahaha.
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Hmmmm... right well lets hope he see's this post and tells me his honest opinion :P haha. I had thought of changing cars! I was in the showroom looking and talking about getting a mk5 gt sport but after a real big think i thought why so soon? I love my mk4 and its not let me down either! Still with 71000 milleage and full VWSH i shouldnt really be changing so soon. So now ive done a U turn and now im gona really enjoy it! So coilovers next then im gonna get a proper exhaust system to increase sound and that. Wont get much performance side of things but its not all about performance lol hahaha.
does that mean you want the spoiler back craig? :cry:
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Also if im buying coilovers what else do i need to buy along with these or is this it? Im not 100% sure exactly about them.
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He got jamex or v maxx cnt remember which one
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No matey its fine, Its all urs. Im just gona leave the body shape as it is mate. Take it u got it then?
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Also if im buying coilovers what else do i need to buy along with these or is this it? Im not 100% sure exactly about them.
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New top mounts and bearings a good idea tbh :und
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Would this be what u mean Jonny?
http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20_85&products_id=343
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No matey its fine, Its all urs. Im just gona leave the body shape as it is mate. Take it u got it then?
got it later than i thought cos the bodyshop that im using is on the end of the route so was his last drop.will be sprayed up n fitted on friday-cheers mate
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So are you pleased with the spoiler?
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So are you pleased with the spoiler?
why,should'nt i be? :undecided:
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I didnt mean anything by that there, I am just asking if ur all good. Dont want u being un happy with it.
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Back to the topic... Are these Coilovers any good? If so what else should i buy along with these?
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I didnt mean anything by that there, I am just asking if ur all good. Dont want u being un happy with it.
its fine craig,cheers :grin:
i'll stop hogging yer thread!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-AK-STREET-Height-Adjustable-Coilover-Golf-MK4-/170543890969?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5354219
i got fk street coilovers in 2 weeks ago since i,ve had full 5 guys in the car going through streets of edinburgh and not once did they rub my 18's way better that my hottunning mk3 set up.
i bought genuine vw front and rear top mounts plus front bearings, you may need up rated drop links cant remember where i got mine think it was the veedub site but will check.
i replace front wish bone and bushes , drop links top mounts and then fk coils so it rides like it new i mean really smooth.
so far fk ftw at around 170 to 190 depanding where you buy them (ebay for me) they decent and decent brand.
yeah did quick search for you and noticed these and there never fitted and even chearper to save you same cash.
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Cheers mate, if u can as I'm new to the modding really.. Write a list of what I need from coilovers and so on, that way I'm not missing anything out. Cheers, Craig.
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I've been using Jamex coilies for the past 6000 miles and had no problems at all!
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Coilovers
Front top mounts and bearings
Rear top mounts and bump stops.
Copper grease.
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Cheers, Gonna have to wait a month for these bad boys, Im getting a Milltek system done mid october :)
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Also... Do the coilovers come with their own shocks on them? I am seriously new to them haha so it may sound daft but i did ask lol