Mk4 Golf - comfortable springs/dampers?

[911p]

I'm looking to renew the springs and dampers on my Mk4 Golf (2003 1.4) and was wondering if anybody could recommend any aftermarket kits which retain the comfort but reduce the body roll of the standard setup. The ones on the car are well past their best at 11 years old.

I don't want the car lowered too much as I'd like to retain its usability. I think pretty much all the kits available for the car are listed here.

I'm currently swaying towards just getting new OEM spec Sachs springs/dampers all round which can be had for £250. Any other recommendations?

Cheers

[911p]

How was the ride of yours affected after those mods? Surprisingly the Bilstein B4s are £15/set cheaper than Sachs OEM spec dampers. Any thoughts on the quality of them?

Not sure if it would still be better to go with the Sachs since you know they'll be matched to the standard springs.

[911p]

Great, thanks for that

Think I'm going to go for Bilstein B4s and standard Sachs springs. Car should feel much nicer with those on and a geo done.

I'd love to get a thicker anti roll bar on the rear to kerb some of the understeer, but they're pretty expensive and I'm trying to keep costs down!

[911p]

Thanks for all of the input everyone

How hard is it to do a DIY spring and damper change on a Mk4? Any guides around?

It's about £230 in labour at a decent garage - almost the same as the parts themselves. Add in a geo and you're well past the £500 mark!