MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options

[Wayne]

I would stay clear of cheap coilovers.

fair enough
...how come?

are they likely to fail or is it just the harsh ride?

got about £200 and wanting to lower my mk4 and coilovers appeal due to being able to adjust!

cheers
elliot

Very harsh ride also some quality issues.

[wakeboarder15]

so with the 'quality issues'
is that just crappy materials being used?

in other words more likely to buckle or whatever its called if hitting pot holes etc.

thanks
elliot

[lemonadeX]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

[Wayne]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

I respect that but with some cheap coilovers failing in less than 2 years are you saving anything.

[wrenton]

Thanks for the replies, Eibachs may be the way forward. There's a very good garage near me who will suplpy them along with the new rims.

I think they may have been what I had fitted to my Puma which was so stiff it was horrible. Maybe I'm after something taht doesn't exist.

Thank you for the advice.

[wakeboarder15]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

thanks a lot!

oh and does anyone know if i would need anything else with coilovers?

i know with springs you need shocks aswell so whats the deal with coilovers?

thanks a lot
elliot

[richw911]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

I respect that but with some cheap coilovers failing in less than 2 years are you saving anything.

+1 agree with wayne

[richw911]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

thanks a lot!

oh and does anyone know if i would need anything else with coilovers?

i know with springs you need shocks aswell so whats the deal with coilovers?

thanks a lot
elliot

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89176.0

[lemonadeX]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

I respect that but with some cheap coilovers failing in less than 2 years are you saving anything.

+1 agree with wayne

Yeah I do agree with that - In my case, I couldn't justify spending £500+ as the car only cost me £1800 and I'll probably upgrade in the next 2-3yrs anyway. Went for Jamex over JOM as they came with a 2yr warranty rather than just 1

Will

[richw911]

Sure, I'll drop you a PM with some info a bit later on.

I can't speak for other cheap coilovers but these ones aren't "very harsh" at all - Like I say the ride has definitely become a lot more firm, but if anything they could do with being firmer!

...And not everyone has £500+ available to splash out on Eibach/Koni/Weitec/etc brands

Will

I respect that but with some cheap coilovers failing in less than 2 years are you saving anything.

+1 agree with wayne

Yeah I do agree with that - In my case, I couldn't justify spending £500+ as the car only cost me £1800 and I'll probably upgrade in the next 2-3yrs anyway. Went for Jamex over JOM as they came with a 2yr warranty rather than just 1

Will

Fair enough