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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Loynes on 26 April 2012, 16:56

Title: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: Loynes on 26 April 2012, 16:56: Need to upgrade my suspension soon thinking of coilovers are they any good? There seems to be a wide range of cost out there any hidden gems any one could recommend? Cheers
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: Sam on 26 April 2012, 17:32: How much you got to spend, the skys the limit. Use the search tool and type 'coilovers'
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: X4MGS on 26 April 2012, 17:34: I wouldn't fit them... OEM+ for me.....

Unless I won the lottery and could afford to get some Koni's
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: scott-o on 26 April 2012, 19:32: Got some KW V1 Inoxlines on mine, absolutely amazing! Completely transformed the ride and handling and still comfortable. Got them at trade price through my mate though so thankfully didn't pay the £700 haha
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: clipperjay on 26 April 2012, 20:59: Quote from: scott-o on 26 April 2012, 19:32
Got some KW V1 Inoxlines on mine, absolutely amazing! Completely transformed the ride and handling and still comfortable. Got them at trade price through my mate though so thankfully didn't pay the £700 haha

Best that money can buy had a set and wish I still had them if money comes around it on my shopping list for sure!
thats waht I said when I had them it transform the whole car so when you corner you have 100% confidence in going in late in braking no roll, :cool: but pure comfort!
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: basssound on 26 April 2012, 21:56: TBH £628 from DPM performance is a bloody good price!!!

I had some KW Variant 1 Inox range for my 2007 Audi A3 and they were fantastic, they were on the car 8 month and used in all conditions.
I removed them to turn the car back to standard and they were like new, they just required a quick clean with soapy water and the allen screws in the adjuster rings come straight out and the rings span like they were brand new!!!!

Now i've just seen the price for them at DPM I think i'll be having a set!
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: Loynes on 26 April 2012, 23:28: So I would be right in thinking that the £200 ones are rubbish, I need to save some dough, I haven't got the bill for the mot work yet! Bought some bad ass Dunlop sp sport tyres today so I will wait to upgrade the suspension
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: oakgreengolf on 27 April 2012, 09:50: Don't do it!! Get some decent shocks and springs.
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: dubber36 on 27 April 2012, 09:58: Quote from: X4MGS on 26 April 2012, 17:34
I wouldn't fit them... OEM+ for me.....

Me too.

I've just replaced my rear dampers, top plates and bumpstops with OEM parts as the originals were well past their best. The car now sits, rides and handles just as it was designed to. No boucing about and arch scraping lows for me thanks.
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 April 2012, 11:28: Quote from: dubber36 on 27 April 2012, 09:58
I've just replaced my rear dampers, top plates and bumpstops with OEM parts as the originals were well past their best.

Point to note is that it's worth switching to Golf3 GTI top mounts if you're doing top mounts, as they're more robust. Head off to a scrapyard and whip off the top plates etc from a car in there and couple with whatever struts you fit.

My feelings on suspension are as above really. It's an area you really get what you pay for and less is definitely less!
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: scott-o on 27 April 2012, 13:22: I couldnt believe how much the v1's changed mine, was pretty shocked. Also just because you fit coilovers doesnt mean you have to run them low, dont run them at their lowest setting and you still retain lots of comfort, yet better handling. Not had one rub/knock, no bouncing etc i came from koni shocks with eibach springs at nigh on factory height, which i didnt mind but even from them the kw's have transformed it. £628 from DPM is a great price too, i only paid 25 less at trade price including delivery. DPM must buy in some bulk!
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: clipperjay on 27 April 2012, 16:10: Cheapest is £650 online thats not too bad, when I first got mine about four years ago I paid £600. :rolleyes:
Good thing about them you will always sell them on as they are stainless steel and everyone wants a set!!
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: Loynes on 27 April 2012, 18:15: I think I will wait and get a set, the spaxs one are about the same money as are the koni's any good?
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: clipperjay on 27 April 2012, 18:17: Three people have said KW's so same money, bombs on the bus what ya gonna do? :laugh:
Title: Re: What's the best value coil over set for a mk2 16v?
Post by: X4MGS on 27 April 2012, 18:24: Quote from: clipperjay on 27 April 2012, 18:17
bombs on the bus what ya gonna do? :laugh:

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