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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: gixerthrasher on 16 February 2008, 15:08

Title: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: gixerthrasher on 16 February 2008, 15:08

Could anyone tell me what are the best Koni dampers to put 35mm lowered Eibach Pro-Springs on please? Again, quite a few to choose from Gas/Hydraulic & adjustable/non adjustable..
Choices, choices... Driving me nuts :laugh:

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: Mew on 16 February 2008, 17:14

My dad has Eibach springs with the Koni adjustable dampening shocks on his mk2 and together with a set of Eibach arb's the handling is amazing!

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 16 February 2008, 18:08

whats the ride like ben? do you feel every bump and pothole and stuff.. and considering tis a mk2, hear the rattles more?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 17 February 2008, 02:30

What are Koni ARB's? :huh:

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 17 February 2008, 02:31

Anti Roll Bars yeah it's late, being slow. Off to bed now then! :embarassed:

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: Mew on 17 February 2008, 11:45

Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 16 February 2008, 18:08

whats the ride like ben? do you feel every bump and pothole and stuff.. and considering tis a mk2, hear the rattles more?  :laugh:

Amazing, firm but comfortable and doesn't crash over pot holes at all, but not soft by any means. Admittidly the 14" wheels probably help and 3 wheel action is a common occurance too  :wink:

As for rattles, not really. If you have to park 2 wheels on the pavement you hear the car creak a little as it is that little bit stiffer and depending on how high the kerb is it can even cock a wheel then!

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: gixerthrasher on 17 February 2008, 21:03

My dad has Eibach springs with the Koni adjustable dampening shocks on his mk2
Cool, are these gas or hydraulic (oil) mate?

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: Mew on 17 February 2008, 21:11

Erm, not sure tbh! I thought you could only get 1 type of adjustable Koni shock?

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: gixerthrasher on 17 February 2008, 21:29

I just checked out Motorsport World, cheapest for parts & top guys..
They offer 3 types of Koni dampers for a 16v!
I guess your Dad's will be gas Mew? Do you adjust them from under the bonnet on the shock tops?

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: Mew on 17 February 2008, 21:50

Quote from: gixerthrasher on 17 February 2008, 21:29

I guess your Dad's will be gas Mew? Do you adjust them from under the bonnet on the shock tops?

Yep, top adjustables.

Quote from: gixerthrasher on 17 February 2008, 21:29

I just checked out Motorsport World, cheapest for parts & top guys..

Maybe the cheapest, although my one dealing with them left a lot to be desired in all honesty  :rolleyes: However, on the site the Koni dampers they list are sealed/non-sealed adjustables and sealed/non-sealed non-adjustables. I would go for the sealed adjustables if i were you  :wink:

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: gixerthrasher on 17 February 2008, 22:00

Nice one Mew, they sound the best don't they? :wink:
Your right about M/Sport mind, remember my new Black Diamond disks arriving scratched & poorly packaged.. Didn't care much when I called them either!
I'll have a shop around the net unless you know a top parts shop?

Title: Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
Post by: kittie on 18 February 2008, 09:06

Sealed gas top adjustables imo