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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: JoseMcGeevio on 27 May 2014, 23:38
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Alright guys,
This topics probably been on here before,
But there isnt any newish posts to go from.
Im looking at getting some coilies or even springs,
I have seen on eBay JOM,FK etc.. Reviews?
I have a budget of about £250.
Any help is appreciated
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Might be worth contacting VW dealer? Mate just got some Eibach springs for his Polo, VW list approx £156, actual cost was £130 set of four.
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Forgot to mention though mate that the whole thing has gone, Its like when i drive down the road and hit a bump ill be bouncing for ages, its really not good.
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Sounds more like shock absorbers need replacing?
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Yeah exactly mate,
I was thinking about taking it down a little bit anyways so it does kinda make sense to lower it too..
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Cheap coilovers are not good!
With your budget you had best shop around for the best springs and shocks you can get.
Eibach are good.
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Coilovers = less comfort, bad winter time due to corrosion. Benefits: You can decide how low you wanna go.
Lowering kit = you have to get the height they came in. Benefits: no problem winter time and more comfort
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For £250 you won't get good shocks and eibach springs, also you need to figure new top mounts as well (£35 for the car set)
A TA technix shock and spring kit is £145 or an Ap kit is £250
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Oh right ok lads,
I was just under the impression that they just fitted straight on like.
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Oh right ok lads,
I was just under the impression that they just fitted straight on like.
They do but top mounts wear (more so with uprated suspension) and while you've got the shocks off it's good time to renew (saves having to remove them again when the mounts give up!)
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ok mate thanks :cool:
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Depends if you want height adjustability ?
I got springs once, annoyed me as I wanted it slightly lower and the car was still bouncy as sh!t. Had coilovers ever since on every car
I've had the real cheap ones, expensive ones and some on the middle
Joms are ok but pretty bouncy, upside is they are very cheap
Fk a little more expensive, miles better quality, better ride even slammed on its ass it was perfectly driveable. They also didn't corrode at all in 2 years
AP little more expensive again, these had camber and damping adjustment. They were perfect, could have it on its ass and still be really comfy. Although these are out of your price range, look for second hand ones that's what I did :)
Had a mk4 with kw coilovers on and they were not worth the price difference compared to AP.
I wouldn't get springs, it'll annoy you withing weeks, you'll either want it a little lower or a little firmer etc
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As said before. You will need to change your top mounts every 2-3 years. I would buy lemforder top mounts as i have noew fitted febi again after 3-4 years of fitting my jom coilovers. Also for your budget i would stick with joms all day as they are pretty decent for the budget you have
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Regarding top mounts get Vw ones £50 for the pair worth the extra £40 to aftermarket ones in my opinion
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In reply to sharky, for under £200 I'd get the fk streets over Jom. Only £30 difference and they are much nicer, go lower and have better ride quality
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In reply to sharky, for under £200 I'd get the fk streets over Jom. Only £30 difference and they are much nicer, go lower and have better ride quality
ive had joms on the car for years. dont know what the fks are like
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Ill be buying some cheap coilovers...probably FK or ProSport (possibly Apex), but all this talk about the ride being too bouncy or too hard etc, why not just put a set of lower poundage springs in? They are readily available and cheap at around £15 per corner!
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Well thats it isnt it mate, for the sake of £200 quid or whatever its worth it isnt it.
I got some prosport ones the other night,
It will do for me tbh
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Remember to cut the bump stops in half before fitting them. If your going low you'll need to do it, makes life easier to just do it in the first place than piss around afterwards
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I wont be going to low as there are a few speed bumps where i live.
Ill let you know how it goes bud
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Up to you mate, I'd do it anyway, gives you 22mm more travel so it's comfier :)