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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ash J on 03 October 2011, 21:47

Title: Uprated Suspension
Post by: Ash J on 03 October 2011, 21:47

Hi guys,

Was always into my dubs having owned a couple of Polo's when I first passed my test etc, and then bought a 306 and naturally moved into french car scene for last 8 months or so (I know, what was I doing!), anyway have since sold the 306 and am just driving my Caddy van around at the moment, but will soon be the owner of a Mk2 GTi 8v.

The car I will buying is completely original, and I would pretty much like to keep it this way except for a few upgrades, one of those being the suspension. I will be keeping it on the RA's and am looking for about a 40mm drop. My budget will be around £500, and I don't know whether I should go for a suspension kit, such as an adjustable Koni sport suspension kit I have seen, or for a cheaper coilover kit, something like an AP kit?

Suggestions anybody? Can't quite afford to have a KW or equivalent coilover kit, at least not just yet, so am I better buying a decent suspension kit, such as the Koni's, or a cheaper coilover kit (I believe AP are actually made by KW).

Appreciate any help!

Ash

Title: Re: Uprated Suspension
Post by: Sam on 04 October 2011, 11:27

For 500 quid you could do alot but I wouldnt spaff it all on suspension. I would go for Koni damper and spring set if all you want is 40mm

Title: Re: Uprated Suspension
Post by: dragonfly on 04 October 2011, 13:10

Coilovers require maintenance to stop the collars sticking and the threads rusting.

As above go for the Koni kit especially if you're sticking with the RAs.

Title: Re: Uprated Suspension
Post by: Wayne on 04 October 2011, 13:42

Koni kit = great choice. :smiley:

Title: Re: Uprated Suspension
Post by: BJD on 04 October 2011, 18:37

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=202877.0

Have a read through that thread i started a while back, some good advice  :smiley: