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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mcwill on 22 September 2013, 00:56
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Looking at getting new shocks and springs in a wk or so, any good lower of the range kits out there? Got about 200/250 to spend.
Thanks
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may i recommend grabbing a brew
a notepad
and have a crack with the search function in this section.
Its been covered Loads and each thread will have lots of helpful advice :afro:
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I no it's been covered but was not sure if there are any new kits out that haven't been covered.
Mod edit - sorry, fat fingers on an iphone :whistle:
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X4mgs will no doubt pipe up and recommend the same thing he always does. If its a new kit link what you have found so people can have a look.
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Doubt it . He has been banned :smiley:
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Doubt it . He has been banned :smiley:
Why? Was he charging too much for a part? :lipsrsealed:
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Doubt it . He has been banned :smiley:
Care to enlighten us?
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I no it's been covered but was not sure if there are any new kits out that haven't been covered.
Very doubtful anyone will start manufacturing a new kit for such an old car
You haven't stated if you will be looking to lower the car at all ?
Boge and eibach is the most common lower end combo for shock n springs !
Don't forget to factor in all new top mounts as a minimum
And also a full front end re-alignment !
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Thanks for that chuff will be lowering it, have seen the eibach but not the boge, will look them up.
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a good site to do comparison on is this
http://www.europerformance.co.uk
select ya car model etc, it shows all ya kits
they have some discounts too :wink:
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Thanks bud :smiley:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FK-STREET-COILOVER-SUSPENSION-KIT-COILOVERS-VW-CORRADO-GOLF-2-3-MKII-MKIII-DPM-/130924258844?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+II&hash=item1e7bb1a61c
Seen these on ebay. Any thoughts.
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They will fit, they will lower it and they will kinda work. You get what you pay for with coilovers but I'm an advocate for both ends of the spectrum. Ran similar on my Astra van because... well, it was an extra van but on my MK2 16v went all out on a set of SPAX RSX, well worth it IMO but would never put a pair on an astra.
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I run JOM coilovers which don't get much love round here but they were a cheap way to adjust the height of my car when ever i like. I don't think there is a miracle suspension set up for cheap and I believe you get what you pay for. There are tiers of quality however so set a budget first then try to get the best quality item for that price.
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OEM struts and a 40mm lowering kit - retains useful suspension travel, but gets the car a touch lower than standard.
Cheap coilovers, as already outlined are going to give you a selectable ride height but that's about it.
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I'm making a blind guess here but I would say with even the most expensive suspension, the lower you go the decreased suspension travel you will get and a harder ride.
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Could somebody tell me the difference between coilovers and shocks and springs? And would it be better to get cheep coilovers 200/300 pounds or middle of the range shocks and springs for the same price?
Thanks guys
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unless you intend going stupidly low, or intend changing ride height often there is no need for coilovers. cheap coilovers are very harsh on the roads. have a look at the price of coilovers from likes of eibach etc in comparison
a set of middle of the range shocks with a set of eibachs will be more than up to the job on a road car.
so in short. Buy Eibachs and shocks dont waste your money on cheap coilovers
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Doubt it . He has been banned :smiley:
Care to enlighten us?
Because he was rude, intolerable, and a complete and utter rip off w@nker!!
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Thanks gambit think this mite be the route I take, not to bothered about the car being ultra low as I still want it to be usable daily.