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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golf16v on 26 January 2006, 11:30

Title: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: golf16v on 26 January 2006, 11:30

Hi, I want to lower my golf gti 16v and am looking for a suspension kit that lowers about 35mm. I want to spend around £200 for shocks and springs. I had a GMAX suspension on my last golf which was alright but seemed to lower it more than 35mm and speed bumps were a nightmare. I was going to go for coilovers but for the FK Highsport your talking around £450 and I cant bring myself to pay that much when I`m probably gonna set the rideheight and never alter it again anyway? Any advice people or an idea of where the cheapest places are?? Thanks.

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: monkeyalan on 26 January 2006, 16:15

you can fit eibach springs on their own.some people will say you need to change the shocks but eibach themselves say theres no need. i've had them fitted for a year now and the original shocks are still fine. they lower the car 40mm and ride quality is hardly changed at all. they cost about £150.

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: Golf VR6 on 27 January 2006, 12:54

I'm currently looking at the Eibach springs and Koni adjustables setup for my Golf too, but need advice on a few more questions before i go ahead with the purchase:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33042.0

The Eibach springs should retail at around £130 if you look around your local tuning garages, this site: http://www.awesomegti.com does it for £99
There are two ranges in the Eibach brand, Sportline and Pro-kit, i think you would want to go with the Pro-kit springs (less lowering than the Sportlines).

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: golf16v on 27 January 2006, 18:17

Thanks for the help lads. I am more than likely gonna go with the eibach springs now as a lot of people have recommended them. Monkeyalan, I think I have the original shocks still on and my cars done around 70k which is when the shocks should be changed anyway isnt it?? While I`m doing the springs I might aswell do the shocks aswell if theyre due anyway.

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: monkeyalan on 27 January 2006, 18:59

you may aswell change them if you'll have to do them soon anyway.

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: Ozz on 27 January 2006, 19:57

I'd go for the Eibach Springs and Boge Turbo Shocks, had them on my last 2 golfs and think theyre top notch for the price!

Title: Re: What suspension should I choose?
Post by: GolfGL on 28 January 2006, 20:11

I've had the boge turbo shocks and the H&R springs. Ride comfort is good and is great on the bends now. Just remember the cost of tracking and camber setting(£40-60), top mounts(vw £38) and rear bump stops(vw £10-20) as they are likely to need doing.