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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: LazyLunatic on 10 July 2012, 19:46
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Spax - Anyone have these and got any feedback on how they perform? Seem to have pretty decent spec; adjustable damping, stainless steel rings, etc. Only thing I see is that on the Mk3, they are 35-65mm lowering which isn't much. If anyone has any pics of how a Mk3 sits on them, that would be great!
Also looking at the KW Varient 1's. Good quality and a similar price but no damping adjustment but do drop to 80mm. I don't think adjustable damping is a necessity but would be a bonus. The KW's are tempting, and its a shame the Varient 2's are out of my price range :(
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can't help but I've been watching these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350574185281?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1288wt_665 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350574185281?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1288wt_665)
what is your price range?
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I would also consider the gaz gha and d2 coilovers
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There are some eibach pro street coilovers currently on eBay going for £350. Look mint condition got to be worth a bid would post link but on phone.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170874170961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_506wt_898 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170874170961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_506wt_898)
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I'll keep an eye on them Eibach's for sure. I was looking around £500-600 mark, so Varient 1's would be affordable. Wouldn't go with JOM, you get what you pay for and they are a budget coilover manufacturer in my eyes.
The SPAX RSX's are £500 new on Venom (RRP £600) and Varient 1's are around £600 new.
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Spax RSX's would be my choice :smiley: plus a lot easier for warranty
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I would go for SPAX have the PSX Kit sitting in my shed :grin: Only issue with them is you can only really lower around 65mm.
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I like the spax, but 65mm ain't enough I don't think :undecided:
You got any pics of yours Jamie sat at 65mm?
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If you want to go low I honestly can't see the point on spending £600 on coilovers.
Geometry will be out. Anti roll bar, tie rods etc. For any car to handle good the lower arms need to be parrel to the floor. And at a guess I would say 50mm drop at the most.
What do you want them for?
Any good coilover won't go low.
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I don't want to go silly low, just want a better coilover that is better made instead of sh!te.
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This was mine on 15s, front was much lower with that fat fcuk of an engine! :grin:
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/06062010094.jpg)
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Thanks Jamie, much love. That'll sit nicely on 16's for me.
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I don't want to go silly low, just want a better coilover that is better made instead of sh!te.
A couple of mates run KW's and absolutely rave about them, one has them on his TT and the ride is amazing at this height:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/575879_10150946731238329_500243931_n.jpg)
Whereas the other guy has a G60 at this height and his ride is about the same as my JOMs:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579857_10151854307970545_584268570_n.jpg)
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Had Spax adjustables on two cars and found them really good.
Still got them on the front of the 405Mi16.
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Mmmm, both seem good. Are the KW's better quality? I say that because Spax are cheaper and have adjustable damping. Do you really use that adjustment on a road car? I can't see myself using it :undecided:
Thanks for the comments, appreciate it :)
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Mmmm, both seem good. Are the KW's better quality? I say that because Spax are cheaper and have adjustable damping. Do you really use that adjustment on a road car? I can't see myself using it :undecided:
Thanks for the comments, appreciate it :)
you will use it once. What if the kw's are too firm and you want it softer?
I know I would use it. Have it soft for town driving etc and then stiff for the Sunday drive.
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Mmmm, both seem good. Are the KW's better quality? I say that because Spax are cheaper and have adjustable damping. Do you really use that adjustment on a road car? I can't see myself using it :undecided:
Thanks for the comments, appreciate it :)
you will use it once. What if the kw's are too firm and you want it softer?
I know I would use it. Have it soft for town driving etc and then stiff for the Sunday drive.
Very well put.
Just found these, seem to be Spax made??
http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Venom&category=suspension&product=AdjCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%203
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Oh and they seem to be for VW only!
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they do sound good :smiley:
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Very good spec and I want to assume they are cheaper due to no name brand. Very tempting, will have to research these and see if anyone has reviewed them.
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THey seem like a good set of Coilovers there, anything from Venom i have found to be reputable :smiley:
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I'm guessing they are a new product, no talk on the net anywhere, but I might get them.
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They look promising mate.