MK3 Suspension... Improved but looking Standard..Any Suggestions?

[vagmad]

Hi,
    Not been here for a while but my 97 8v GTI needs a full set of shocks and springs. I'm passed the days of big wheels and 60mm drop and this car is as it left the factory and that's how I want to keep it looking (god I sound Old!) I've had Jamex and Boge combinations in the past on my Mk11's but what's the best combination to keep the car looking original but 'improved'?
It's a second car and I want to keep the budget down

* Boge Turbo Gas with Std Springs (or equivalent Gas upgrades from GS&F/EuroCarParts)?
* GMAX Kit (As advertised on Ebay @20mm drop)?

Any Suggestions from any of you 'purists' like me out there??

Rich

[mrwotto]

20mm drop should be fine, and it will improve the handling of you mk3.

My mk3 is dropped 50mm on standard 15's and the ride is a bit harsh, but the handling difference over the stock suspension more than makes up for it

[monkeyalan]

Eibach springs on (good) standard shocks. 30mm drop with excellent ride quality and mucho improved cornering.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Weitic kit from c&r enterprises, 25mm drop, good handling but still comfy ride.
Don't buy that boge sh!t from GSF, the handling will be good, but the ride is very very harsh 

[jon007]

I've a jamex kit that lowers 35mm - handling is massively improved over std and ride aint to bad apart from on the worst roads. Kit was about £230 plus fitting and camber at midland VW (Cannock, Staffs) who will give you wicked advice if you give them a call - don't know if they are local to you though!

[GolfGL]

Got H&R springs with boge turbo dampers and think the ride is tight but suprisingly smooth compared to standard, but the original stuff was a bit past its best. to give you an idea i can go about 15-20mph over the broken up speed humps and it feels fine.

[mrwotto]

I can crawl over speed bumps at 5mph and it feels like my bones are a shaking

[AudiA8Quattro]

Rip it off and change it mate, you can get a good ride AND good handling on a mk3