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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mazza 8V on 24 November 2003, 16:58

Title: Suspension Advice
Post by: mazza 8V on 24 November 2003, 16:58

Hi there,

Have had Sachs gas shocks fitted to my 8V with the famous Boge springs but in a matter of 2 weeks had to dump the springs as the ride was really choppy and bouncy.

I now have the shocks together with the original springs and the ride is smoother but still get the bouncy choppy ride on uneven back roads, is this normal or would i get a better ride if i match the shocks with Eibach springs.

Any advice appreciated.

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: golfvr6 on 25 November 2003, 00:02

Eibach springs are top quality, if you can afford it then put them on.

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 25 November 2003, 09:45

I got Koni + matched springs,  still a bit of a sway going on.
I'm guessing that it could be the anti-roll bar is a bit tired (?)

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Blue MK2 on 25 November 2003, 12:55

Probably the anti roll bar bushes.

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Gambit on 25 November 2003, 12:56

Quote from: Blue MK2 on 25 November 2003, 12:55

Probably the anti roll bar bushes.

how do u work that one out?

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Blue MK2 on 25 November 2003, 13:00

Thats what VAG told me. could be a load of bull?

msg was for 2xmk2gti8v

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Gambit on 25 November 2003, 13:36

aha i thought ur was saying to mazza, my mistake :)

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: mazza 8V on 25 November 2003, 14:04

How much stiffer would the Eibachs be if I went 20mm compared to standard?

Also regarding 2XMk2GTI8V the sway you are getting is probably caused by the bushes that link the anto roll bar to your wishbone, try getting all the bushes changed. I got mine done and when i had the lowered springs the car cornered totally flat! Now I have the old springs on I get a bit of sway.

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Gambit on 25 November 2003, 14:13

the eibachs will stiffen the ride but wont compromise comfort

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Blue MK2 on 25 November 2003, 15:00

Why not a set of supersort goldline coilovers. ?390, 30% uprated dampers and you can drop the car so its ''2Low4AFatHoe'' 120mm low in other words.  ;D

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: mazza 8V on 25 November 2003, 15:20

Thannks Gambit,

think I will get the 20mm Eibachs next month and fit them, C&R do them for ?109 not bad.

The car at the moment seems to be sitting high on the standard springs, higher than before I changed the shocks, is this normal?  One of the guys at VAG said it might be that the top nut s might have not been tightened enough, would this make a difference.

Cheers

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Gambit on 25 November 2003, 15:29

if you've just changed them back then it'll take a week or two to settle down to its correct height

yeah the avg price is roughly around ?110 for the springs

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: mazza 8V on 25 November 2003, 16:33

Gambit,

What setup have you got on yours?

Title: Re:Suspension Advice
Post by: Gambit on 25 November 2003, 16:36

at the mo, im running std 16v springs, raceland shocks & eibach ARB's

Eibach springs are next on my list once the  garage bill is cleared

i doubt i could go any lower than the eibachs as Isle of Man roads are terrible