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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stainesy on 26 April 2012, 21:33

Title: JOM coilys
Post by: stainesy on 26 April 2012, 21:33
ok am on the hunt for coilys. mainly the cheap JOM ebay jobbies. just read somewhere online that jom coilys only go down 70mm tho. is that right?
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Deano2711 on 26 April 2012, 21:35
My JOM's will go down to 120mm I believe. I had it down to 80/90mm with plenty to go  :wink:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: stainesy on 26 April 2012, 21:38
wich ones of these look best you recon?

and before any of you start the hole none of them i would save up for a better set thing. aint gona happen happy to go cheap  :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION-/200738622801?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebcf44d51#ht_2518wt_1270

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK3-JOM-Coilovers-kit-741000-/290580529911?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+III&hash=item43a7f302f7#ht_3413wt_1270

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EGC-PERFORMANCE-VW-GOLF-MK-3-COILOVER-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION-TDI-/130654548469?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+III&hash=item1e6b9e31f5#ht_830wt_1037
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Deano2711 on 26 April 2012, 21:42
The first set in your post look the best IMO.  :cool:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2012, 21:48
See if you can get a set of the Jamex coilovers they tend to be better quality.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: gti gaz on 26 April 2012, 22:21
jom,s are pretty pants from what i hear  :grin:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 April 2012, 22:24
jom,s are pretty pants from what i hear  :grin:

They aren't even that good.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Deano2711 on 26 April 2012, 22:29
Nothing wrong with Jom's.....had mine on since the New Year and they are fine. Nice ride considering mine was slammed on them  :wink:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 April 2012, 22:31
jom,s are pretty pants from what i hear  :grin:

They aren't even that good.

My pants are comfy for starters.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: gti gaz on 26 April 2012, 22:32
ah right most threads i have seen slate them !
i am hoping my tuning arts are good as not fitted them yet and there a vamped up vertion of joms as far as i know
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 April 2012, 22:34
Nothing wrong with Jom's.....had mine on since the New Year and they are fine. Nice ride considering mine was slammed on them  :wink:

There is a lot wrong with them...they are dire.
But for £200 what can you expect?

They are cheap...and go low. There are no handling or ride qualities to speak of.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Deano2711 on 26 April 2012, 22:39
I have a decent ride on mine tbf. My old VR was lowered on decent coilies and felt like poo. I was thrown from the seat at every pothole. This car is loads better and potholes don't give me any unwelcome bangs or anything. I would recommend them for anyone on a budget.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: mrsaunders on 26 April 2012, 22:43
I have a decent ride on mine tbf. My old VR was lowered on decent coilies and felt like poo. I was thrown from the seat at every pothole. This car is loads better and potholes don't give me any unwelcome bangs or anything. I would recommend them for anyone on a budget.
same here mine felt fine, never had a problem
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Ess_Three on 26 April 2012, 22:45
What are people comparing them to?
Decent Mk3 set-ups?
Or suspension on cars that actually handle?

Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Deano2711 on 26 April 2012, 22:48
I am comparing mine to the more expensive ones that were fitted to my old VR. They were harsh and hurt  :grin: :grin: :grin:  The Jom's are not the best in the world but mine are a decent ride and as said earlier don't give any knocks or bangs even when hitting pot holes. I have not had any problems with them and think they have offered me personally good value for money  :smiley:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 April 2012, 22:51
What are people comparing them to?
Decent Mk3 set-ups?
Or suspension on cars that actually handle?



tbf if you're comparing them to the tired, leaky & wallowy under dampened sh!te that was fitted in Wolfsburg 15 years ago then i suppose they would be of some improvement.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: stainesy on 26 April 2012, 22:52
oh dear look what iv started now. dam i love being back in the mk3 section  :grin:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: gti gaz on 26 April 2012, 22:55
ha ha stainesy bet you have not missed it one bit    :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: stainesy on 26 April 2012, 22:58
ha ha stainesy bet you have not missed it one bit    :grin: :grin:

oh contraire my dear fellow  :grin:
not sure if it was the car i missed or the arguments in here  :grin:
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2012, 23:57
I would never use them again tbh.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 April 2012, 09:13
I have JOMs on the back and they are no worse then the APs i have at the front (Even though they are £100 each!)

Altough neither compare to the SPAX spring and shock setup i had with adjustable dampering, they were sweet!

To be fair suspension itself wont improve the way it handles my more between brands. You will need poly bushes and anti roll bars.

My friends VR6 had chopped springs on standard shocks (Now on coilovers!) but with the anti roll bar it could fly round corners!
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: negawsklov on 27 April 2012, 13:55
See if you can get a set of the Jamex coilovers they tend to be better quality.
bought the wifes Jamex kit of here for 70 squids and they're pukka...
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: trog_nfs on 27 April 2012, 14:03
My old car had cheap coilies, my new one has new sachs shocks and eibach springs. It might not be as low but my god does it handle now.
Title: Re: JOM coilys
Post by: N900 MJT on 27 April 2012, 17:21
Had JOMs but they were too soft and bouncy - swapped them for a set of FK AK's

http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=11356&manufacturer=FK&category=Suspension