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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 18:42

Title: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 18:42
just wont to no has any one used these befor and r they any good?. dont have much money at mo so was hopeing to get some coilover for around this price.

cheers andy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290580529911?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: mrsaunders on 21 April 2012, 18:51
ive got them and there perfectly fine
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: kahunajb on 21 April 2012, 18:53
There a million threads on this do a search. However to summerise they are cheap you get what you pay for, some people have no problems and like them others have had problems and don't.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 18:55
ok nice one cheers lads
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: Deano2711 on 21 April 2012, 18:57
I run these and enjoy a reasonably comfy ride for one slammed as much as it is. No probs whatsoever with mine.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 19:02
I run these and enjoy a reasonably comfy ride for one slammed as much as it is. No probs whatsoever with mine.


nice one cheers mate :smiley:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: gti gaz on 21 April 2012, 20:01
Some like some dislike you get what you pay for with coiliiis
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: eamonnism on 21 April 2012, 20:08
Im running them and although they can be a little harsh, i've had no problems with them.  :wink:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 20:24
well soon as i can ill be getting these wheels plus hopefully will have a full vento front end as well by end of month  :smiley:. mods are starting but very slow and car has just started running like a bag of sh!t  :sad: so will have to look in to that as well ha.

cheers everyone.  :smiley:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: Junior74 on 21 April 2012, 20:27
I used these on my mk2 and my old 8v mk3, a bit harsh if you go low low but no problems...
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: tweed on 21 April 2012, 20:29
I have them and find them very bouncy. sh!t dampers! But they are good for what I want. A slammed car.

If I want to drive fast on B roads. I would throw them in the bin and put the standard shocks and springs on!

Looks = perfect

Performance = shockly bad!
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 20:34
wont be going any less the 60m as leaving arches on.  :smiley:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: Deano2711 on 21 April 2012, 20:59
wont be going any less the 60m as leaving arches on.  :smiley:

Mine is lowered 80/90mm and I have not had to alter any arches !!!!!!
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 21:03
wont be going any less the 60m as leaving arches on.  :smiley:

Mine is lowered 80/90mm and I have not had to alter any arches !!!!!!


am going for wider wheels mate an been told can not go to low or will have to do arch work.  is that true?. dont no how wide am going yet tho.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: search on 21 April 2012, 21:14
i was told my coilovers are FK but i dont think they are. anyways like someone already said its a bouncy ride for sure. its funny watching people trying to drink in my car... mainly because if they spill it in my baby they will be walking home lol.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 21:18
i a no its bouncy when driving not bothered about that as wont be useing car much any more as got work van now so will be a weekend car really.   :smiley:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: Deano2711 on 22 April 2012, 15:55
wont be going any less the 60m as leaving arches on.  :smiley:

Mine is lowered 80/90mm and I have not had to alter any arches !!!!!!


am going for wider wheels mate an been told can not go to low or will have to do arch work.  is that true?. dont no how wide am going yet tho.

How wide are the wheels you want as mine are 7 inch and I have no problems with mine ??
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: andy-gti84 on 22 April 2012, 17:41
dont no yet but have seen other car with wider the 7 an need to do arch work but will come to it when i get them lol  :smiley:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: sharki786 on 22 April 2012, 19:53
got them on my anni they good for value.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: craig180 on 23 April 2012, 12:36
I used the JOM Redline's on my old Octavia vRS and one observation was they were quite harsh on normal roads/normal driving but seemed quite soft compared to a decent lowering kit on the twisties and on track. I gather the Blueline range are below the Redline so you can read into this as you like.

Overall though, the build quality and fit seemed reasonably good
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: Len on 23 April 2012, 12:43
Wheel width is not the deciding factor!

Tyre width and profile is the governing factor.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 23 April 2012, 14:40
I have these on the back of the VR6, they seem ok. A bit noisey but don't feel too different to the APs i have up front. S far the best suspension as been the SPAX spring and shock kit i had though  :cool:
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: roydenw1 on 25 May 2012, 14:28
I got these on my mk3, they were on when i bought it...I hate the ride,bouncy and harsh,dampning is terrible, but they are dropped pretty low. I'm going to try raising them up which i think gives 30mm lowering compared to oem.
 If i'm still not happy im going back to oem and these will be off in the bin.

Basicly if you're after performance coilovers, make sure you dont buy these.
Title: Re: coilovers......
Post by: search on 25 May 2012, 16:06
i'v brought some second hand FK things and well its like being on a bouncy castle at time lol. think ill get some of these next.