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Offline 1.8Tgolf_Chris

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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #10 on: 03 September 2014, 18:49 »
personally i wouldnt buy any other than jom coilovers now having used them, well decent for the money
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Offline davemk4

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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #11 on: 03 September 2014, 19:28 »
Im after something far better in quality and ride comfot. I know alot use joms/fk all same any way but want something with a good name behind for build and ride performance.
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #12 on: 04 September 2014, 00:33 »
Quote from: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 03 September 2014, 18:49
personally i wouldnt buy any other than jom coilovers now having used them, well decent for the money

They are cheap lows and that is the only reason anyone likes them if you stuck a decent set on you would see the difference night and day!! joms are great for people who want cheap lows and don't mind having a harsh ride!
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #13 on: 04 September 2014, 06:32 »
Exactly. But getting annoying now. Too much choice. Got apex coil over 450, avo at 660. H&r 725.00 and the kw etc around 750. Come on which one best lol. Npt doing track just want a firmer more sportier ride 40-45mm drop.

Will my arb rub on oem 16" wheels when dropped 40-45?
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #14 on: 07 September 2014, 19:57 »
Ive ran spax adjustables on my previous mk2 and 3 brilliant wouldnt hesitate use them again. The softest ride is harsh but i like it like that, feel more like track suspension than for road. i have H&R coilovers now on they mk4 nowhere near as harsh but cost a lot more than my spax did.
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #15 on: 07 September 2014, 23:10 »
I've got AP coilovers on as came with the car when bought it.

It is probably down by 60/70mm at the moment and only just slightly harsher than when had a 40mm Weitec shocks & springs kit on my old MK4.

A lot less body roll even without a rear arb compared to previous car although can be a bit bouncy when going fast on rough roads.

They are mid budget think £400 new and I bet with a sensible drop would be more than usable day to day.

Front ARB will be fine with a 40-45mm drop
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #16 on: 08 September 2014, 05:14 »
Well i took dpm performances geeat advice. Ordered stainless steel kw veriant 1 coilovers due any time this week
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Re: coilover/suspension kit question
« Reply #17 on: 08 September 2014, 10:02 »
I have the same requirements for my own mk4 albeit an estate.  Do the rears vary on mk4's like the mk3's do or can I use normal hatchback suspension kits?
Am I right in thinking a spring and strut set up will just have higher spring rates to compensate for the rear load...and coilovers would just be a case of adjusting accordingly?
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