Suspension again
Discussion
OK, it looks like I have 2 choices on the suspension front.
Having spent a lot on my new alloys, I am on a tight budget for lowering the car.
It is my daily driver so I need to retain some level of comfort/drivability.
It looks like my choices for the budget are either Eibach sport springs with standard shocks (car has done 55k) or the Ebay Rokkor coilovers.
I have concerns either way - using the springs alone may cause my shockers to melt after only a few k miles incurring more cost that I probably won't have,
alternatively I am concerned about the longevity of the Rokkoers - whilst they are insanely cheap and lots of people seem to be rating them, I don't think anyone has been thru a winter with them yet - will they seize up or worse?
Anyone running lowered springs with standard shocks? Preferaby on a Mk2.5 or mk2 for a more direct comparison.
Cheers guys,
Steven
Having spent a lot on my new alloys, I am on a tight budget for lowering the car.
It is my daily driver so I need to retain some level of comfort/drivability.
It looks like my choices for the budget are either Eibach sport springs with standard shocks (car has done 55k) or the Ebay Rokkor coilovers.
I have concerns either way - using the springs alone may cause my shockers to melt after only a few k miles incurring more cost that I probably won't have,
alternatively I am concerned about the longevity of the Rokkoers - whilst they are insanely cheap and lots of people seem to be rating them, I don't think anyone has been thru a winter with them yet - will they seize up or worse?
Anyone running lowered springs with standard shocks? Preferaby on a Mk2.5 or mk2 for a more direct comparison.
Cheers guys,
Steven
Have your standard shocks ever been changed? If not, running lower, stiffer springs will break them very quickly....
I got ebay specials on mine (not Rokkers, the more expensive Technix at £170 LOL), and they are amazing compared to knackered standard shocks. I recommend them, though I understand you want someone to check the longevity blah blah but they are so well priced! The ride is good too. Here is a pic of mine on the highest setting:
I got ebay specials on mine (not Rokkers, the more expensive Technix at £170 LOL), and they are amazing compared to knackered standard shocks. I recommend them, though I understand you want someone to check the longevity blah blah but they are so well priced! The ride is good too. Here is a pic of mine on the highest setting:
As soon as I get paid I think I am gonna buy the Koni STR.T kit - as its available for £306.
My rear dampers wont pass an MOT now so I've got to do something in the next few months - I'm not arsed about slamming it, and I'm not arsed about track capability - the Koni Streets are seen as a good alternative to a new OEM setup, with the bonues of being a bit lower and having the dampers properly matched to the sprin rates.
Yes, yes, I'm well aware of the multitude of other options but £306 is less than the cost of buying 4 OWM dampers never mind some new springs.
My rear dampers wont pass an MOT now so I've got to do something in the next few months - I'm not arsed about slamming it, and I'm not arsed about track capability - the Koni Streets are seen as a good alternative to a new OEM setup, with the bonues of being a bit lower and having the dampers properly matched to the sprin rates.
Yes, yes, I'm well aware of the multitude of other options but £306 is less than the cost of buying 4 OWM dampers never mind some new springs.
Ive just had the str.t kit fitted snot rag and on the whole very happy with it. The front end now looks a tad too low, the back a tad too high but the ride is still spot on. When I saw how low the front was I was worried about it basically being on the bump stops but its still very compliant.
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