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Offline Bigdunc

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Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« on: 17 December 2010, 21:44 »
Hi guys as title says I got about £250 to spend on new suspension, I been looking at coilovers but been advised there not the best for my price range.
So was wondering what's best shocks and spring kits around
Want to keep car around 35-40mm Hight, just after something that handles well and not to hard.

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2010, 21:48 »
i think the guys rave about boge turbo shocks and eibach -40mm springs


I don't think a semi will give the same results

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #2 on: 17 December 2010, 22:14 »
i think the guys rave about boge turbo shocks and eibach -40mm springs

Eibach Springs... Boge turbo Rear Shocks - OEM G60 Front Shocks (Did have Boge Inserts but they leaked after a month or so) - is what I have fitted & Very happy with...

You need to allow for buying all new top mounts and bump stops if you wanna do a proper job

Not sure you will get them all for your budget... But IMO it's worth spending that little bit more...

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #3 on: 17 December 2010, 22:23 »
I was looking at kits there's load to chose from though, I will look on to getting a price tomorrow for what you suggest though :)

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #4 on: 17 December 2010, 22:23 »
top mounts are a deffo if your doing that job! cheap enough and will no doubt need doing anyway.

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #5 on: 18 December 2010, 10:44 »
Boge turbo kit from GSF and fit G60 top mounts. And new bump stops.  That all cost me around £150.

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #6 on: 18 December 2010, 10:46 »
i think the guys rave about boge turbo shocks and eibach -40mm springs

Eibach Springs... Boge turbo Rear Shocks - OEM G60 Front Shocks (Did have Boge Inserts but they leaked after a month or so) - is what I have fitted & Very happy with...

You need to allow for buying all new top mounts and bump stops if you wanna do a proper job

Not sure you will get them all for your budget... But IMO it's worth spending that little bit more...

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Eibach -40mm springs (Part no. E8502-140)

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Re: Best suspension for mk2 8v for under £250??
« Reply #7 on: 18 December 2010, 17:14 »
Nice one guys :) gsf parts I can get through work so I'll look on gsf site and get some part numbers and get my boss to get me some price :)

Just seen these look quite good for the money:

http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=37892&manufacturer=Supersport&category=Suspension
« Last Edit: 18 December 2010, 22:37 by Bigdunc »