Cheap Coilovers

[jaybv6]

The thing is I'm not sure on the state of my current shocks.  They don't leak and the car seems to handle ok.  Looks like I'm gonna have a stab and buy some eibach's.  Anyone had any experience or know the difference between the pro-kit and sportline kit?  Any recommendations as to where to buy them from (best price)?

[rowlers]

i've got the pro-kit and it rocks!

Fantastic

[jaybv6]

Cheers. The cheapest place I've found is Venom Mortorsport at the tune of £128.  Is this the cheapest place to get them from?

[rowlers]

thats where I bought them from, speak to Richard he's the owner, and top bloke! He won't be able to do discount though - apparently he makes next to nothing on them anyway - but is also worth a try!!!

[BobbyT]

a set of coilovers for £128 quid?? are they hard to fit? 

[jaybv6]

a set of coilovers for £128 quid?? are they hard to fit? 

It's Eibach springs for £128 not a set of coilovers  .

[16v Matt]

Right answer

I used to run Eibach springs on my valver.  I was using Koni dampers too, but i'm sure thats the right choice having had experiance of cheep coilies

[Organisys]

Rowlers, I'm glad you got there in the end! Should have listened to uncle Rob months ago!
 

Eibach springs are the sh1t !

I'd go so far to say that if your car is a daily driver I would recommend them over coilovers, cheaper, handle nearly as well and much more comfort (assuming your shocks are in good condition).

The reason to go for coilovers would be to get the car much lower (cosmetic reasons only).

I have a daily 8v on Eibach springs and a G60 on Weitek Coils.
The 8v could probably out handle the G60 on crappy rough B roads tbh, as it is better able to cope with poor surfaces (more grip) especially in the damp.

On track it's a different matter though.

[rowlers]

got to agree - much firmer, far less body roll better feeling thru the wheels... could go on!

but they still ride nice and are not crashy!!

wish I'd saved myself time and coin and got these last year!!!

[Teamheath]

They do actually make their own springs etc... and also supply a lot of the leading names, who rebrand tham as there own! (e.g. FK springs and coilovers are actually gmax!) I was also recommended a Supersport Kit, (Should be within ur budget) These are German made so can't be that bad!

The supersport kit, is that a gmax one or is that a kit in its own right.  I was searching on german ebay for mk2 setups and they listed a supersport kit, but no larger manufacturer.  Was around the 200 euro mark iirc for the full setup, not coilies tho.