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Title: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:07
Hi all,

A very kind friend has given me these for free as he no longer has his MK2 VR6, brand new and never been out of the box.

Anyone able to identify who makes them, i'm told it'll drop the front 60mm and the rear 40mm.

Cheers,

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/shocks.jpg)
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: mwep201081 on 01 November 2010, 21:17
I can identify them as nothing....made by nobody and worth..........f**k all
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2010, 21:18
I'll just run and get my Crystal ball, back in a min :evil:
Thom
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Sam on 01 November 2010, 21:20
Im thinking replacement springs, and yes, there are probs worth something
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:20
Just to clarify i know their shocks and springs  :grin: Just wondered if anyone knew who they were made by  :wink:
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Sam on 01 November 2010, 21:22
WHaaaa you talkin about man. There arent any pics showing up mert  :grin:
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:24
What a cock, even i thought the replies were a little sarcastic.

Come on then, i've given you a fighting chance now.
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2010, 21:24
Yep, nothing coming through yet!

(http://www.boattest.com/images-gallery/News/crystal_ball.jpg)

Thom

Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2010, 21:25
Disco! :grin: :grin:

Thom
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:28
Put your glasses on Thom  :grin: Even i can see it now
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: mwep201081 on 01 November 2010, 21:38
If that's the original packaging then I'm guessing they were quite cheap....
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2010, 21:54
Need the crystal ball again, to see what's in the box :lipsrsealed:

Thom
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 21:59
Shocks and springs chap  :rolleyes:, didn't know if anyone recognised the box, doesn't matter really, there going to be a damn sight better than what i currently have, they'll lower the car and will make my RA's sit nice and low. :grin:
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: golf gti 16valve on 01 November 2010, 23:31
slightly off topic here, but hello to a chichester member from pretty much another chichester  member lol, random!! i got a black mk2 vr6... :)
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2010, 23:33
slightly off topic here, but hello to a chichester member from pretty much another chichester  member lol, random!! i got a black mk2 vr6... :)

Ahhh Bless.... :kiss:

Thom
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Sam on 01 November 2010, 23:35
sucky sucky
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Wayne on 01 November 2010, 23:47
Shocks and springs chap  :rolleyes:, didn't know if anyone recognised the box, doesn't matter really, there going to be a damn sight better than what i currently have, they'll lower the car and will make my RA's sit nice and low. :grin:

Will they, if they are vr6 spec they will do nothing on the front of a 8v or 16v.
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: golf gti 16valve on 01 November 2010, 23:52
sucky sucky 2 dollar???
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Sam on 02 November 2010, 00:15
sucky sucky 2 dollar???

me so lonely
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 02 November 2010, 00:22
The shocks and springs were for a MK2 VR6 so i was assuming they would be good to go on. Why wouldn't they make a difference?

Me so grateful
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Sam on 02 November 2010, 01:24
Because the VR6 lump is freaking heavy, i should say that the springs unt shocks were for a mk3 vr6 if your mate had any nowse. If he didnt then you are in look, cos they should be normal gti ones
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 November 2010, 08:20
Have you not got a better picture?...  Can't see the top of the box and 95% of the contents are covered in cardboard.  get a shock out, show us a full spring. show us the whole box if it has more writing on it....  All i can read is warnings.. "Bruchgefahr" risk of breakage. and even that word isnt displayed fully!
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: Wayne on 03 November 2010, 00:27
The shocks and springs were for a MK2 VR6 so i was assuming they would be good to go on. Why wouldn't they make a difference?

Me so grateful

As posted, VR lump is heavier so the front will sit higher.
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: lewis1641 on 04 November 2010, 15:55
Shocks and springs chap  :rolleyes:, didn't know if anyone recognised the box, doesn't matter really, there going to be a damn sight better than what i currently have, they'll lower the car and will make my RA's sit nice and low. :grin:

your wheels wont sit any lower dude!
Title: Re: Just been given these - are they any good?
Post by: jeremybarker on 04 November 2010, 19:07
I haven't picked them up yet, if they are specifically for a VR6 and the springs don't lower the car would it be possible to buy new springs and keep the shocks, the only upside is they will still be alot better than the old units currently on the car.