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Offline 8 valver

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Best suspension setup
« on: 16 January 2009, 21:03 »
 :smiley: Hello what 's considered the best aftermarket suspension setup for a 91 8v need to change mine for the extra track days a plan to do this year but dont want to ruin the ride for the general day in day out stuff :undecided:

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2009, 23:07 »
Hi.  If you search for "suspension" etc. using the search button above, you will find loads about this to help you - its a common question.

In short, the current consensus seems to be that if you want coilovers, you have to spend +£500 to get a decent quality, but you can spend far less on good springs/shocks and get a quality ride.

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2009, 23:59 »
I have Konisport adjustabile on my 8V, and its great for every day use, and for track ;)

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #3 on: 17 January 2009, 08:56 »
Ignore any suggestions for FK Highsport coilovers, they are crap.

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #4 on: 17 January 2009, 08:57 »
Do you have a budget in mind?
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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #5 on: 17 January 2009, 10:08 »
at least get some with adjustable damping so you can have it soft on the road and hard on the track

Offline paultownsend

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #6 on: 17 January 2009, 11:34 »
my weitec fixed rate are great. good value too. much better than......
eibach springs on gaz gold adjustable dampers. the eibachs have a progressively wound spring, seemed to roll a more than the weitecs, and i could never get the damping right.
fit a matched fixed rate kit and forget.
when i ordered mine, darren @ g-werks said there near as the same as the kw fixed rate

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #7 on: 20 January 2009, 19:17 »
Thanks for the reply's my budget is £600 had konis on other cars and liked my go this route :grin:

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Re: Best suspension setup
« Reply #8 on: 20 January 2009, 21:25 »
For £600 get Weitec Hicon TX

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