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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Bozza on 12 June 2005, 18:44

Title: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: Bozza on 12 June 2005, 18:44: Hello

I'd like to upgrade my shocks n springs to something that give good ride, good handling n not too low cos i dont wanna look like a gangsta anymore !, any recommendations, whats worked for you all ?, i was thinking about eibach springs but which dampers work best with this ?, boge turbo ?, konis i have to rule out cos of cost, any ideas ? oh n my budgets 250 topps !

Thanks
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: mrwotto on 12 June 2005, 19:15: I have boge fitted to my mk3, 50mm drop, handling is good, but ride can be a little harsh over big speed bumps etc
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: Splinter on 13 June 2005, 09:57: I got FK AK coilovers for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£350.

Not bad handling, not too stiff,

adjustable ride height with a few twists of the spanner, get the height you like the look of with no effect on ride quality.
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: monkeyalan on 13 June 2005, 10:05: Eibach springs -30mm and excellent ride quality for about Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£120. Dunno about dampers tho.
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: nogama3 on 13 June 2005, 14:59: i've got eibach springs and bilstein shx, they give a good comfortable ride, i paid Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£97 for my eibach springs - they did a price match with venom motorsport - they didnt see the does not include vat sign, so saved a bit there. shox were bought from euro car parts - cant remember cost.
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: GolfGL on 15 June 2005, 21:31: boge turbos(aboout Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£100) with H&R springs(Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£95), nice comfortable ride and tight around corners although it could be lower, looks nice on 17s. my bump stops were sh*ged to pieces so worth replacing along with top mounts depending on condition, another Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£20-Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£40
Title: Re: Best Suspensiom kit for mk3 16v
Post by: HayleyS on 17 June 2005, 18:54: Mines lowered 30mm on Eibach springs and spax adjustables all round, on low profile 17's. The adjustables are turned right up as it rubbed occationally on harsh dips. Its a great ride, and I like the look of how it sits on the road.