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Offline GSY-Golf-GTI

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Suspension on the cheap
« on: 04 May 2008, 09:34 »
Turns out my dampers are pretty shot so i want to upgrade the suspension all round but on a budget, so coilovers were out the question but, i found these:

 http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Weitec&category=suspension&product=HiconGTNCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%202

too cheap?

any other suggestions for up-rated dampers?

cheers
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Offline Jay

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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #1 on: 04 May 2008, 11:03 »
£325? imo thats not cheap
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #2 on: 04 May 2008, 12:28 »
I wouldn't call them budget either. :laugh: Good solid make are Weitec.
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #3 on: 04 May 2008, 19:35 »
yer i guess actually. i found them for £300 aswell and because i live in Guernsey i get VAT off   :laugh:
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #4 on: 04 May 2008, 19:44 »
Quote from: GSY-Golf-GTI on 04 May 2008, 09:34
Turns out my dampers are pretty shot so i want to upgrade the suspension all round but on a budget, so coilovers were out the question but, i found these:

 http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Weitec&category=suspension&product=HiconGTNCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%202

too cheap?

any other suggestions for up-rated dampers?

cheers

what about the hottuning coilovers, theyre around £180  :wink:
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #5 on: 04 May 2008, 19:47 »
Quote from: cняis on 04 May 2008, 19:44
Quote from: GSY-Golf-GTI on 04 May 2008, 09:34
Turns out my dampers are pretty shot so i want to upgrade the suspension all round but on a budget, so coilovers were out the question but, i found these:

 http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Weitec&category=suspension&product=HiconGTNCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%202

too cheap?

any other suggestions for up-rated dampers?

cheers

what about the hottuning coilovers, theyre around £180  :wink:

I was thinking about them but was advised to spend a little more, are there any decent reviews of them anywhere?
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Offline shaft69

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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #6 on: 05 May 2008, 10:10 »
Dont like the half coilover systems, coils at front and standard on rear. weitec only company that does them, have found if your rear wheels are wide when using adj plate on rear can touch tyre if dropping low. Best just get set of coilovers.
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #7 on: 06 May 2008, 16:28 »
I've got the Hottuning coilies on mine from a group buy here, and I must say for the price I'm very impressed. Fitting was a doddle, and if you wanted to adjust them again it only takes about 5 mins per corner. Seeing as they are so cheap I was expecting the ride to be rock hard but I was pleasantly surprised; they are firm but definately not uncomfortable, and the handling has improved dramatically over the standard units. I have no other experience with other suspension setups so I can't make a comparison but I have to say I'm a very happy bunny.
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #8 on: 06 May 2008, 19:56 »
ok think im gonna go for some coilies of ebay so i was having a look, never seen these janspeed ones before: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Janspeed-Suspension-Coilover-Kit-VW-Golf-MKII-MK2-NEW_W0QQitemZ110247803295QQihZ001QQcategoryZ40192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem any idea if they are better than the hottunign ones? or should i save the 20 quid? cheers
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Re: Suspension on the cheap
« Reply #9 on: 06 May 2008, 20:10 »
Word on the street is they're exactly the same, so save yourself 70 quid and go for the group buy posted above  :wink:
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