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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Dec on 18 November 2007, 14:31
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How much would you expect to pay for some of these?
I found a set of 40mm springs for about £60 on the bay and was wondering if that was an okish price?
Cheers
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Yes its a good price but what make is it?
Try:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk2/suspension.html
Koni kit half way down the page
And if your budget can stretch, Eibachs!
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Yes its a good price but what make is it?
Try:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk2/suspension.html
Koni kit half way down the page
And if your budget can stretch, Eibachs!
nah my budget is tight :sad: my insurance is £200 more but looks so much nicer lowered (and im not paying all my insurance anymore)
Anywhoo, that kit is only about £10 and it didnt say on the ebay set (likely a cheap no-brand) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Golf-mk2-Lowered-spring-set_W0QQitemZ130075492865QQihZ003QQcategoryZ40192QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Thanks mate :grin: will be ordering for def. :grin:
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don't go with cheap springs, I've been thru 3 sets before going eibach, could av saved lots pf cash buying eibach 1st!
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iv been watching this thread as its one of the things im hoping to do to my car,
rowlers, you say that you have been through a few sets, how long did they last? and what do you guys generally refer to as "cheap" springs?
will i be ok just changing my springs or is it essential to change the dampers aswell?
Cheers
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iv been watching this thread as its one of the things im hoping to do to my car,
rowlers, you say that you have been through a few sets, how long did they last? and what do you guys generally refer to as "cheap" springs?
will i be ok just changing my springs or is it essential to change the dampers aswell?
Cheers
I know someone with an MK3 who changed the springs well over a year ago to some 40mm drop ones that were under £100. The Koni ones will be ok for me to start with im sure.
I know someone who had an escort van and cut the original springs to lower it... Im sure if he managed for a year with those, the Koni's will be 10x safer and better :grin:
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ive just ordered some koni springs for my mk2 from europerformance car parts thay go down 40mm and cost £70
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anyone used Apex 60mm springs?
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=3665995
my car already looks pretty low to go down 60mm :huh:
(http://tunergolf.co.uk/pics/golf/DSC00293ecrop.jpg)
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I know someone with an MK3 who changed the springs well over a year ago to some 40mm drop ones that were under £100. The Koni ones will be ok for me to start with im sure.
I think i may do the same, however im half tempted to save for something a little more such as these or similar? http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3568&xSec=124 somewhere around the 150-200 mark?
Id love to see a b4 and after picture from some1 after a 40mm drop
Cheers
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they look nice mate... cant stretch to that much atm though :embarassed: ill do some before and after pics once i get some and fitted... also will put my wheel spacers on at the same time but not sure if ill need longer bolts aswell :sad:
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they look nice mate... cant stretch to that much atm though :embarassed: ill do some before and after pics once i get some and fitted... also will put my wheel spacers on at the same time but not sure if ill need longer bolts aswell :sad:
Sorry to be a dim newbie but why do u need wheel spacers? have u changed ur wheels since ur pic or am i missing something lol!
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nah just want em to fill the arches :grin: and i was given them so may aswell use them
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Cheap springs are a no-go as far as I'm concerned. They'll mess up the handling and I've heard some horror stories of cheap springs.
Spend as much as your budget will allow on a reputable manufacturer such as Koni who I've heard nothing but good things about.
Eibach too :smiley:
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Ask about on the forums, i got my Eibachs for £40 !! :laugh: :laugh: