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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mpgscott on 16 January 2004, 20:46

Title: mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: mpgscott on 16 January 2004, 20:46

I know this has been asked millions of times but please answer.

Which kit is best to go on a mk2 8v 5 dr 1991.

Koni, Spax, HR.

thanks

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: jadegreen gti on 16 January 2004, 21:02

not sure mate? im looking for some at the mo cause i want mine lower but its gona have to be adjustables + i want smaller wheels (going for the euro look now) ;D

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: golfvr6 on 17 January 2004, 00:21

koni dampers
eibach springs

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: CJ on 17 January 2004, 08:03

Spot on thats the best combo  :)

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: rustynuts on 18 January 2004, 23:03

Unless you spend that little bit more and buy FK Konigsports, thats what I have just bought! ;D

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: davidhawkins_78 on 19 January 2004, 11:48

I got a SPAX PSX kit on my golf - only damper adjustable but suits my needs ... can't fault the kit and you know as it's a complete kit the springs are well matched to the dampers, helps guard against a harsh ride you'll often get with 'mix'n'match' suspension setups.

Try www.motorsportsworld.co.uk - got loadsa Golf stuff and the SPAX kit is dirt cheap ! only a fraction over ?300 !!

I suppose the first thing u have to ask is how much can I spend, and what do I want to get out of it .....

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: Gambit on 19 January 2004, 11:55

at the mo im running stock springs and raceland shocks on my 16v, along with Eibach ARB's

the ARB's alone make one hell of a difference, and tomorrow its going to get a set of Eibach springs fitted also ;D

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: TimMK28v on 19 January 2004, 12:58

I've got H+R....very happy no probs with it at all.  :)

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: jedi16v on 19 January 2004, 17:06

i got a full bilstien kit . only cost ?210 and the difference is mental.

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: Rob on 19 January 2004, 19:03

i also bought the bilstien kit from euro car parts.
the handling is sh!t hot but it is a little rough ride
a definate thumbs up for a cheap complete kit.

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: Blue MK2 on 19 January 2004, 19:19

i put some Supersport Goldline coilovers on my mk2. The handling is excellent. Only if it was a less harsher ride. not bad for a budjet coilover kit.

Has anyone seen these yet...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454962861&category=9889 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454962861&category=9889)

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: lowgolf on 20 January 2004, 00:51

Ive got AVO coilovers and they do me fine, and spares are cheap!

Title: Re:mk2 suspension kits???
Post by: dubhed on 24 January 2004, 11:13

I am also looking to do same on my 8v 5 door. am looking at gettin a Vipertech kit - you get 30% uprated shocks, choice of drop from 35mm to 80mm kits, progressive wound springs (from past exp on other cars i highly recommend - the harder you push the car on roundabouts/corners, the more they tighten things up - good fun!), and powerflex bumpstops. apparently this set up gives quite a smooth ride? if anybody else got this set up let me know if any good? its hard to get a good balance when u go :) lower - u get better handling but a very bumpy ride- even small holes in the road can feel like u hit a massive pot hole!