Best Suspension Kit

D-Dub · Post by **D-Dub** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:44 pm

Eibach are by far the best, but you get what you pay for. I have FK Highsport coilovers on mine, they do the job but are a little bouncy

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:59 pm

Thanks dude

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:12 pm

D-Dub wrote:Eibach are by far the best, but you get what you pay for. I have FK Highsport coilovers on mine, they do the job but are a little bouncy

Well I'm already running Eibach Sportline Sport Springs, My current SACHS dampeners have gone, and I'm struggling to find some suitable replacement dampeners. cry:

I don't understand how the SACHS have not lasted very long ????

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mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:32 am

ticki wrote:I'm struggling to find some suitable replacement dampeners.

I don't understand how the SACHS have not lasted very long ???? :

The reason the SACHS dampers may not have lasted very long is that they were probably built to a specific tolerance. Most dampers (unless specified as shorter) can only cope using a 20-30mm lowering spring, anything more than that and they will wear at a vastly increased rate.

There are plenty of replacement dampers available to use with the Sportline springs but choose wisely. If you want quality and longevity, Bilstein and Koni are a couple of the best damper manufacturers in the world. Although if you kept those spring, you could only use Bilstein B8's, but both those and Koni sports would work very well.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:50 am

Yep thats what I was thinking, so there no point using OEM dampers (with Eibach springs) like some people here, for them only to go in 2 or less years time.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:52 am

problem is I have been looking at Apex and Spax etc, they only offer a -30mm drop, of which I don't think will look as good. I would like to keep the same appearance I have now.

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:28 am

If you are keeping the Eibach springs, you only need to replace the dampers, why are you looking at full kits?

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:52 am

Can you recommend a damper that will suit the eibach springs?

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:39 pm

mk4 glx 1.6 wrote:If you want quality and longevity, Bilstein and Koni are a couple of the best damper manufacturers in the world. Although if you kept those spring, you could only use Bilstein B8's, but both those and Koni sports would work very well.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:42 pm

thanks I will try get a price on them.

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:57 pm

I would suggest getting some coilovers. I'm running KW variant 2's and the ride quality is the same if not better then the original suspension as you can adjust the damping on them.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:28 pm

Silky V wrote:I would suggest getting some coilovers. I'm running KW variant 2's and the ride quality is the same if not better then the original suspension as you can adjust the damping on them.

I'm looking for a good firm ride, anything like the Honda Civic Type R would suit me right down to the ground.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:29 pm

I keep hearing Coil overs are quite bouncy! but are they stable at high speeds (eg, over country roads?)

crocodile · Post by **crocodile** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:44 pm

How about H&R 30mm kit or H&R dampers any comment?

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:02 pm

Silky V wrote:I'm running KW variant 2's and the ride quality is the same if not better then the original suspension as you can adjust the damping on them.

The reason the ride quality is good is because they use Koni sport inserts.

A Koni sport kit consisting of 4 top adjustable Koni sport (yellow) dampers, with koni -35mm lowring springs can be bought for Â£385 incl delivery. Fit these with your Eibach sportline springs and sell the Koni springs on e-bay to make c. Â£50 back on the purchase price. You are already happy with the ride height and you will gain being able to adjust the rebound (stiffness) of the dampers.

KW V2's using the same Koni internals RRP at Â£699. Why pay Â£300 extra if you are not interest in going lower !!