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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: georgeIII on 02 August 2012, 15:22

Title: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: georgeIII on 02 August 2012, 15:22

I have a golf mk3 2.0l 16v and i want to change the absorbers. could you tell me which is the best combination of absorbers with oem springs? I was between boge turbo and sachs advantage, but they said me about alko sport. 

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: boneybradley on 02 August 2012, 18:17

boge were the o.e supplier and well known


and who are alko?? (I guess ecp told you about them?)

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: dom on 02 August 2012, 20:52

Quote from: georgeIII on 02 August 2012, 15:22

I have a golf mk3 2.0l 16v and i want to change the absorbers. could you tell me which is the best combination of absorbers with oem springs? I was between boge turbo and sachs advantage, but they said me about alko sport. 

Budget?

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: Wayne on 02 August 2012, 21:45

Boge or Sachs are really good choices.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 August 2012, 00:16

I'm sure my Weitec Ultra GT struts have Alko stamped into them.

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 August 2012, 00:18

Yep i was right after a quick Google, as are KW. http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=KW&category=suspension&product=RearDampers&make=Ford&model=Fiesta%20Mk%206

Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v absorbers
Post by: georgeIII on 03 August 2012, 01:42

Quote from: dom069 on 02 August 2012, 20:52

Quote from: georgeIII on 02 August 2012, 15:22

I have a golf mk3 2.0l 16v and i want to change the absorbers. could you tell me which is the best combination of absorbers with oem springs? I was between boge turbo and sachs advantage, but they said me about alko sport. 

Budget?

about 250€