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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Marcinyhh on 08 October 2015, 02:26

Title: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Marcinyhh on 08 October 2015, 02:26: Okay so i know this has been posted millions of times but i can't seem to find everything I'm looking for. Basically I'm looking at the budget coilovers, JOM/FK/ProSport/JAMEX/TA-Technix/TuningArt. I know these are basically all the same but there must be a few small differences. I do not plan on driving the car hard, it's literally just to be a scene wh**e and get the lows. I'd like personal opinions from people who have actually owned them and to help decide which pair is best for the buck. TIA
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: madmanmart on 08 October 2015, 08:28: It's like choosing between a sh!t and a turd. I fitted some joms to my mates mk4 and they lasted two weeks before one popped.
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 October 2015, 12:39: I have FK AK streets and I'm not finding them too bad
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: RC81 on 08 October 2015, 19:55: I have a mate who runs an X reg 5 dr 1.6 Mk4 with a small amount of wieght in the boot, (sub box etc) and he runs FK Ak's with 16" rims running the usual tyre size and his ride's fairly well. Nothing to harsh or bouncy. Stick's to the road well though :undecided:
So i'd go with them for less than £200
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Marcinyhh on 09 October 2015, 01:54: I've heard both good and bad, about all makes. More good than bad. For under 200 posted and a 2 year warranty. Why not?
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: shaft69 on 22 October 2015, 21:28: Quote from: madmanmart on 08 October 2015, 08:28
It's like choosing between a sh!t and a turd. I fitted some joms to my mates mk4 and they lasted two weeks before one popped.
im with you on that one. :)
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 12:38: You might as well cut the springs and zip tie them in place.
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 November 2015, 19:42: Yeah that's a great comparison... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 02 November 2015, 11:18: AP's are the true best budget in terms of actual value for money.
Title: Re: Budget coilovers, which ones to get?
Post by: Wayman on 02 November 2015, 13:37: ive got a mk4 anni been looking at some of these on eBay do coilovers really make a difference to the handling are they worth the money?