Coilovers V Lowering springs

[JoseMcGeevio]

Alright guys,

This topics probably been on here before,

But there isnt any newish posts to go from.

Im looking at getting some coilies or even springs,

I have seen on eBay JOM,FK etc.. Reviews?

I have a budget of about £250.

Any help is appreciated

[falconmick]

Might be worth contacting VW dealer? Mate just got some Eibach springs for his Polo, VW list approx £156, actual cost was £130 set of four.

[JoseMcGeevio]

Forgot to mention though mate that the whole thing has gone, Its like when i drive down the road and hit a bump ill be bouncing for ages, its really not good.

[falconmick]

Sounds more like shock absorbers need replacing?

[JoseMcGeevio]

Yeah exactly mate,

I was thinking about taking it down a little bit anyways so it does kinda make sense to lower it too..

[Len]

Cheap coilovers are not good!

With your budget you had best shop around for the best springs and shocks you can get.
Eibach are good.

[snozan]

Coilovers = less comfort, bad winter time due to corrosion. Benefits: You can  decide how low you wanna go.

Lowering kit = you have to get the height they came in. Benefits: no problem winter time and more comfort

[boneybradley]

For £250 you won't get good shocks and eibach springs, also you need to figure new top mounts as well (£35 for the car set)

A TA technix shock and spring kit is £145 or an Ap kit is £250

[JoseMcGeevio]

Oh right ok lads,

I was just under the impression that they just fitted straight on like.

[boneybradley]

Oh right ok lads,

I was just under the impression that they just fitted straight on like.

They do but top mounts wear (more so with uprated suspension) and while you've got the shocks off it's good time to renew (saves having to remove them again when the mounts give up!)