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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: godsANGER on 16 March 2011, 21:09

Title: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: godsANGER on 16 March 2011, 21:09

Hi Peps

Oks i have some Cheap Ebay Jamex coilovers on my Golf and the fronts are fine not had a problem with them but the rear shocks are crap so i was wondering if you can just buy uprated rear shocks which are stiffer or adjustable as when i go oveer speed bumps or have people in the back it can rub and as i like driving and i am social want to sort this, i am going to get these at some point as well which should help a bit

http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-accessories/product_info.php?products_id=7270 (http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-accessories/product_info.php?products_id=7270)

and a rear anti role bar to stiffen it up a bit so doesn't role as much.

Thanks in advance.

P.s the golf is on a budget till i get a new job were they pay me a proper wage so Cheap Cheap Cheap lol  :undecided:

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: andc1 on 16 March 2011, 22:43

to be honest mate your better off just saving and getting a new complete set of coilies, those things in the link look well dodgy!!!

i had a set of jom front coilies and wanted upgrade my rears, betime i spent on rear shocks and springs and adjusters i wasnt that far off a new complete set, i have these and for the money they are great

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-AK-STREET-Height-Adjustable-Coilovers-VW-Golf-Mk4-/270707379403?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f076acccb

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 22:47

bilstein shocks and eibach springs  :cool:

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: vwfiend on 16 March 2011, 22:50

Quote from: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 22:47

bilstein shocks and eibach springs  :cool:

Have you used them personally? I had Biltein shocks with Eibach springs from an Alpina B3 on my E36 and they were fantastic. Are they as good on a golf?

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: godsANGER on 16 March 2011, 22:55

 :cry: was hoping not to have to get new all round, as the fronts are great. Poo i am poor ATM :sad: lol

so the only real option is try different shocks are the  FK-AK Street rears shocks a lot stiffer then ?

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: vwfiend on 16 March 2011, 22:58

Their hard enough to piss you off!

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: godsANGER on 16 March 2011, 22:58

Quote from: vwfiend on 16 March 2011, 22:58

Their hard enough to piss you off!

lol so there a no no then matei

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 23:04

my mk2 has them fitted but with bilstein springs which are a bit stiffer and all i can say is they amazing  :smiley: not too firm but firmer than standard

Title: Re: Uprated Rear Shocks ??
Post by: Wayne on 16 March 2011, 23:34

Quote from: vwfiend on 16 March 2011, 22:50

Quote from: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 22:47

bilstein shocks and eibach springs  :cool:

Have you used them personally? I had Biltein shocks with Eibach springs from an Alpina B3 on my E36 and they were fantastic. Are they as good on a golf?

Yes excellent choice :afro: