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Offline vw-bob

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coilovers
« on: 16 March 2008, 14:55 »
I know this has been disgussed before but what is the general thoughts on the "budget" coilovers on ebay? I have a real bodge setup on at the minute and really need to sort it out.  If i went for a full set of shocks and springs it would come to about the same price as the coilovers.  I know theres the whole "they are such an important part of the car and you only get what you pay for" kinda thing but i dont have a great amount to spend.

Any thoughts?
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Offline GCP-Mike

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #1 on: 16 March 2008, 17:07 »
...get Racelines  :smiley:
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Re: coilovers
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Offline russ-vdub

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #3 on: 16 March 2008, 18:54 »
streetlines all the way, you want progressive springs on the coils, not coils with 2 sets of springs, way too stiff for road use.
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Offline russ-vdub

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Re: coilovers
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Offline vw-bob

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #5 on: 16 March 2008, 19:17 »
I saw those on ebay, do you run these on yours? or have you had any experience with them?
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Offline Chris-White

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #6 on: 16 March 2008, 23:12 »
I have a set of Hottuning coilovers in the post as we speak. Cost me £149 on best offer from ukno1tuningshop on ebay.

I shall report back on them as soon as i have them fitted.
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Offline OakeyDoak16v

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #7 on: 16 March 2008, 23:33 »
I'd laugh them off dude as i dont consider £215 that cheap. If i had that money in my hand i would personally keep hold of it a little while longer and buy something you've heard of.
My choice would be FK's i think they are approx £350, it's just that i dont think it's a job you want to do twice or take a gamble on. :smiley:
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Re: coilovers
« Reply #8 on: 17 March 2008, 07:42 »
personally they come with a 2 year warrenty, they all have to meet the same BS standards so why not. i can vouch for these coils being really good for the money, stiff but forgiving ride. and adjustablity is massive :)
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Offline xAx

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Re: coilovers
« Reply #9 on: 17 March 2008, 11:25 »
Slight thread hijack, how would a really decent set of shocks and springs compare with coilovers? I dont want my daily driver hard as a rock, so anyone got any advice on a comfortable quality set up?

Adam
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