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Offline H Singh

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Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« on: 12 September 2011, 15:24 »
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #1 on: 12 September 2011, 15:44 »
They all look cheap and nasty.... You get what you pay for with Coilovers....

Do a search as this has been covered 100's of times...
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #2 on: 12 September 2011, 15:45 »
okay so whats a good suggestion then as i havent got a huge budget! :(
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #3 on: 12 September 2011, 15:50 »
OEM G60 Shocks & Eibach springs for front and Boge Turbo shocks for rear... All new OEM top mounts and Bumpstops etc...

Will last for years and not knock your teeth out... Might cost a bit more but worth it - IMO
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #4 on: 12 September 2011, 15:57 »
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #5 on: 12 September 2011, 15:59 »
brilliant thanks.. need to find something in my budget though as this is just my daily not my show car!
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #6 on: 12 September 2011, 16:03 »
Quote from: H Singh on 12 September 2011, 15:59
brilliant thanks.. need to find something in my budget though as this is just my daily not my show car!

"Personally" I wouldn't bother with coilies if it's you daily, do it bit at a time... It's how I did it...

Springs first then save up for the shocks and all the other parts unless you have to do it all at once....

Mines not a show car (as such) it's my daily and I like my own teeth and can't afford to have a bad back!!!
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #7 on: 12 September 2011, 16:59 »
i got a set of fk ak street and for £209 delivered they're a bargain, they have a fairly hard ride but it's pretty smooth and has improved the handling no end :D
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #8 on: 12 September 2011, 18:34 »
Weitec Hicon GTN's.

They have coilover fronts and shock & spring (adjustable ride height) on the rear.

Cant recommend them enough, they've been brilliant on my mk2VR6; comfy cruising, but firm enough for A-road twisty action. They're a bit firm for pot-holey, lumpy B roads though...

Just remember that any coilover kit will require the threads to be greased otherwise they'll corrode up. Luckily the Weitecs have plastic adjuster rings so they dont seize solid unlike some cheaper brands - just go steady tightening the grub screw which secures the plastic ring in place.

Price wise - £380 ish.
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Re: Coilovers, i have a list any good? and any suggestions? mk2 16v
« Reply #9 on: 13 September 2011, 09:53 »
andynorfolk - thats the ones im thinking they are more in my budget! how long have u been running them for?

cняis - £380 is way outta my budget nearlly double cant stretch that far!
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