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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dodge_vdub on 03 October 2010, 23:29

Title: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: dodge_vdub on 03 October 2010, 23:29
Right finally decided to lower my 8v GTI but unsure what's the best setup to go for.
Don't really need to be in the weeds so only wanna go for 40mm drop.
In peoples opinion what's the best setup to go for as I'm looking for comfort as well as cosmetic looks.
Any pics would be cool oh and I'm seating on BBS RXII with 195/45 16's.
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Wayne on 03 October 2010, 23:38
Eibach springs on Boge or Koni dampers.
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: dodge_vdub on 03 October 2010, 23:41
Is that the setup your running Wayne? If so got any pics?
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Wayne on 03 October 2010, 23:42
Quote from: dodge_vdub on 03 October 2010, 23:41
Is that the setup your running Wayne? If so got any pics?

No I made the mistake of buying cheap coilovers.  :rolleyes: but it is a excellent set up.
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: dom on 04 October 2010, 00:06
Not this old topic again  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: fozziie on 04 October 2010, 00:08
out of interest, how much would a decent set of coil-overs be likely to cost, seen a few on ebay for around 160-200 quid
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: dodge_vdub on 04 October 2010, 00:40
From my understanding you can't get a decent set of coilovers for under £200.

@Wayne, so you think that's better than the complete Koni spring damper packages you can get?
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Ess_Three on 04 October 2010, 08:32
Quote from: fozziie on 04 October 2010, 00:08
out of interest, how much would a decent set of coil-overs be likely to cost, seen a few on ebay for around 160-200 quid

Starting price for something half decent is probably around £600...nearer £1000 for a kit I'd be happy to run.

Springs/dampers will give bettern handling/ride...but not go as low, if dumped in the weeks, rock hard, abysmal handling is your thing.

Eibach springs with Bilstein/Koni damp[ers would be my choice.
And Eibach anti-roll bars on top.
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 October 2010, 10:04
Quote from: Ess_Three on 04 October 2010, 08:32
Quote from: fozziie on 04 October 2010, 00:08
out of interest, how much would a decent set of coil-overs be likely to cost, seen a few on ebay for around 160-200 quid

Starting price for something half decent is probably around £600...nearer £1000 for a kit I'd be happy to run.

Springs/dampers will give bettern handling/ride...but not go as low, if dumped in the weeks, rock hard, abysmal handling is your thing.

Eibach springs with Bilstein/Koni damp[ers would be my choice.
And Eibach anti-roll bars on top.

As Above, you get what you pay for

I'm saving up to get these: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=9941&manufacturer=FK&category=Suspension

FK Konigsport Coilovers

+£55 to get the silverline editions  :cool:
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 04 October 2010, 10:50
Wietec ultra GT are excellent, around £350 for a fixed 40mm

They were reccomended to me by venom when I ordered some Koni strt, they rang me up and basically told me the weitecs are the same price and much better, which I though was rather nice of them :)
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: dodge_vdub on 04 October 2010, 11:04
Cheers for the replys will have a look at all the options suggested.
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Jack3559 on 04 October 2010, 20:48
Bite the bullet and buy hottuning coilovers!
Title: Re: Decent suspension setup?
Post by: Ess_Three on 04 October 2010, 21:19
Quote from: Jack3559 on 04 October 2010, 20:48
Bite the bullet and buy hottuning coilovers!

If you want none of this:

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Don't really need to be in the weeds so only wanna go for 40mm drop.
In peoples opinion what's the best setup to go for as I'm looking for comfort as well as cosmetic looks.