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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: MBCGTI on 13 July 2014, 20:20

Title: Coilovers
Post by: MBCGTI on 13 July 2014, 20:20
So, since buying the 4mo I have already got the bug back for modifying, even though this was meant to be a bit of a rotter to get me to and from work.

Due to being 13 years old and having 90k on the clock it feels a bit unsettled on the twisties and want to get a bit of a better footing. 

Ive looked on the internet but not sure of the best coilovers to be looking at, the car only cost me £1700 so don't want to spend a fortune but a few hundred.

Any advice would be well received.

Cheers

Mike
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: shaft69 on 13 July 2014, 20:42
From mid price range of coil over found spax best and are adj damping, currently use H&R mono tube coilovers but were over £1k but really comfy.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 12:21
Would love to be able to justify spending that money but for a run around I reckon the mrs would kill me if she found out id spent more than half the value of the car on suspension.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: benmanc on 14 July 2014, 19:43
Just fitted fk ak street cost like £165 and are fine. In fact I expected them to be pretty bad but they are great for the money. Yeah i know you get what you pay for. If I paid £1k then I would be getting ripped off ass raped
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 19:55
Do they do them for the 4mo as a lot don't seem to do them for it
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: benmanc on 14 July 2014, 20:23
Good point. i have no idea. Might be different ride then thinking about it due to weight.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 20:58
I will have a look but when I looked at JOM coilovers they don't supply them for the 4mo
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: Adam on 14 July 2014, 21:42
Weitec (Now known as ST XA's)

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/st-xa-by-kw-coilover-suspension-kitgolf-4-28-v6-4motion-0599

Have had them on a few of my motors and would always buy them again.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: MBCGTI on 14 July 2014, 22:28
Quote from: Adam on 14 July 2014, 21:42
Weitec (Now known as ST XA's)

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/st-xa-by-kw-coilover-suspension-kitgolf-4-28-v6-4motion-0599

Have had them on a few of my motors and would always buy them again.

Cheers for the thought but can't justify spending that amount on them. Think the FK ones are going to steal the show, especially for less than £200 from Europe. I know they won't be outstanding but I'm sure it will be better than the current suspension.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: shaft69 on 14 July 2014, 22:41
Quote from: benmanc on 14 July 2014, 19:43
Just fitted fk ak street cost like £165 and are fine. In fact I expected them to be pretty bad but they are great for the money. Yeah i know you get what you pay for. If I paid £1k then I would be getting ripped off ass raped
Lol I felt same but through business tax deduct able and track it so need decent suspension. Hoping change to kW clubsport series soon.
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: damien010685 on 15 July 2014, 01:42
Check that fk site bud sometimes some epic sales I got silver lines from 600 down to 275 in a sale
Title: Re: Coilovers
Post by: brewey on 15 July 2014, 23:45
They're on sale ATM. Although with FK there are so many options I never know which ones to choose.