those running coilovers

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:23 pm

I highly recommend the KW's I have also - mainly because it hasn't made the car much harsher at all, I haven't taken any sharp corners yet - I am trying to find the limit regarding rubbing and so on - so I'm taking it easy!

I must admit that on very bumpy B-roads I now drive slower!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:13 pm

abdnmoh wrote:
speedsix wrote:
shakt1 wrote:iv heard a lot of good stuff about Eibach?
The eibach coilies im on have fantastic ride comfort and handling. I've already done a Glasgow to Aberdeen blast and its a more exciting drive than with standard stuff.
We had a race going to aberdeen from glasgow last wkend and speedsixs' car with eibachs could take really sharp turns that I couldnt take..The eibachs offer a huge advantage over the normal suspension..well worth it (If u can afford it!!)

dont take this offensive but it also depends on the driver too

.. and the wheels/tyres!

abdnmoh · Post by **abdnmoh** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:47 pm

carmadaaron wrote:
abdnmoh wrote:
speedsix wrote: The eibach coilies im on have fantastic ride comfort and handling. I've already done a Glasgow to Aberdeen blast and its a more exciting drive than with standard stuff.
We had a race going to aberdeen from glasgow last wkend and speedsixs' car with eibachs could take really sharp turns that I couldnt take..The eibachs offer a huge advantage over the normal suspension..well worth it (If u can afford it!!)
dont take this offensive but it also depends on the driver too .. and the wheels/tyres!

What are u trying to say Aaron?? R u saying hes a better driver than me!!!
Noooo wayyy

U can ask him 4 urself...lol

What do u mean abt the tyres/wheels, ive got new hankook ventus Sport 205/45/16, and I think hes got Proxies 195/45/16..what difference does it make?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:48 pm

tyres make the word of difference - far more than suspension will.

proxies are very sticky but wear out quickly. I admit, in the dry it'll be less of a difference but tyres will help no end. as will the profile.

Pky · Post by **Pky** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:14 pm

i was (still am till Tuesday) slammed on EVO coilovers. and also on pro race 1.2 (205/40/17) wheels on Khumo Sport tyres (b4 was on Toyo's) and oh my gosh that car grips well! no body roll around corners. i out handle my m8s Saxo VTS round corners, he also says it handles better (hes drivin it himself)... awsome setup illd recomend for anyone... just hope the new car handles as well!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:21 pm

abdnmoh wrote:
carmadaaron wrote:
abdnmoh wrote: We had a race going to aberdeen from glasgow last wkend and speedsixs' car with eibachs could take really sharp turns that I couldnt take..The eibachs offer a huge advantage over the normal suspension..well worth it (If u can afford it!!)
dont take this offensive but it also depends on the driver too .. and the wheels/tyres!
What are u trying to say Aaron?? R u saying hes a better driver than me!!!
Noooo wayyy U can ask him 4 urself...lol

What do u mean abt the tyres/wheels, ive got new hankook ventus Sport 205/45/16, and I think hes got Proxies 195/45/16..what difference does it make?

we shall have a 3 way competition one day

.. on a private course obviously

yeah wheels do make a difference, my 14s handle like a boat compared to 18s (lower profile, less flex in tyre wall)

M7 · Post by M7 » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:22 pm

and kumho's are s**t gripping tyres, so theres more to come
i my mate owns an evo8 and drove one the lads gti's and that was on spax coils i think and he claimed it was on par with his car round bends, if not better

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:00 pm

I've only seen 1 in Bedford with a Votex kit.

As said, it's popular on here because everyone likes Polo's, are from all over the country and likes the votex kit

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:30 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:I've only seen 1 in Bedford with a Votex kit.

As said, it's popular on here because everyone likes Polo's, are from all over the country and likes the votex kit

too true

this is a polo forum after all.

"my, that polo gti is common isn't it, there are loads on here"

hmmmmm

people also say schmidts are common just because they see them on the forum, but how many are there actually......

shakt1 · Post by **shakt1** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:14 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:I've only seen 1 in Bedford with a Votex kit.

As said, it's popular on here because everyone likes Polo's, are from all over the country and likes the votex kit

Iv never seen a Polo with a Votex in the East Midlands anywhere and I travel around the areas a lot.

mikehowett · Post by **mikehowett** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:23 am

I'm considering getting a set of Eibach coilovers for my 9n. If I bought a set, would that contain everything I would need to upgrade my current sports suspension?? Sorry for the n00bish question!

GT_Raven · Post by **GT_Raven** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:44 pm

yeah it will contain all you need

how low is it sensible to go on coilovers as the 1.9 TDi engine seems to sit very low and the sump/plastic undertray thing is already quite close to the ground?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:49 pm

1) Yes it's low, but I have no problems at about 60mm.
2) Speed bumps are ok too
3) Coilovers contain the whole works
4) Buy my brand new FKs for sale

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:21 pm

Are you running V1's or V2's mate

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:32 pm

I'm on the V1s - quite a soft ride actually!

if you want massive cornering speeds perhaps the harder FKs are better, but I love the V1s.