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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: danp on 08 February 2008, 17:37

Title: What suspension?!
Post by: danp on 08 February 2008, 17:37
Hi all,

I have a really nice GTI 16v mk3, but the suspension is original, and very wallowy..

Car will be used on the street, doubt I will track it, but would like to improve it, and lower it a little (35/40mm or so)

Had a couple of mk3 VR6's and reckon the handling was the cars worst feature..so if I can tighten things up without going daft that would be ideal.

So, looking at what kit to put on..without spending a lot on coilovers, so probably one of these:

1. Bilstein Streetline
2. KONI Strt
3. KONI Sport/SSK
4. Boge shocks and Eibach springs

So, has anyone any particular recommendations on the above, and possibly anyone got a car with it on in the Hampshire area?

Also, any recommendations on someone to fit in Hampshire/Sussex? Obviously want it done properly but at a fair price.

Thanks!Dan
Title: Re: What suspension?!
Post by: danp on 08 February 2008, 18:14
OK did a search and KONI Sport/Boge/Eibach seem to get the best writeups from you guys..but any other hints/tips welcome.

Thx,Dan
Title: Re: What suspension?!
Post by: boneybradley on 08 February 2008, 19:33
give this thread a try for advice http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68845.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68845.0)

i am running boge and eiabch's but would recommend a coilover set up.....weitec are meant to be best but expensive
Title: Re: What suspension?!
Post by: danp on 08 February 2008, 21:35
Quote from: boneybradley on 08 February 2008, 19:33
give this thread a try for advice http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68845.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68845.0)

i am running boge and eiabch's but would recommend a coilover set up.....weitec are meant to be best but expensive

Thanks, very handy, where did you get your kit from?

Also, anyone know exactly when the pigtail spring size changed? Mine's Feb 1995.
Title: Re: What suspension?!
Post by: Mikester on 08 February 2008, 22:50
Hottuining couilovers of ebay. all good feedback from the forum.
Title: Re: What suspension?!
Post by: boneybradley on 08 February 2008, 23:04
Quote from: danp on 08 February 2008, 21:35

Thanks, very handy, where did you get your kit from?

Also, anyone know exactly when the pigtail spring size changed? Mine's Feb 1995.

My springs were from larkspeed and shockers were from a trade only place (called ferraris pistons service in doncaster) but most good car shops should be able to get them...

and i would say your springs are 65mm later ones but it depends really when the car was built!