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CoilOvers - best brand?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:39 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Hi Everyone,
I am currently looking into getting a set of Coilovers but can not decide which brand to go for. There are a set on Ebay from Belgium for £200 which seems reasonable but I dont have any guarntee's on quality.
Could anybody help me out in terms of which are the best value for money etc. I would like to have a high quality set that are going to last.
Cheers
Ben,
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:00 pm
by P0l0_GTi
I am looking for this answer too, but including height and ride adjustable. I had thoughts in my mind about D2-racing for 1000$
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:23 am
by ticki
I have had FK Highsports for 2.5 years. Im happy with them
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:39 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Cheers fella's.
I just wanted to get an idea because there are so many to choose from. I am not looking for the best on the market, just a good brand for a good price. How much would you expect a garage to charge for fitment?
I would attempt it myself but I could really do without the hassel, least if I get it done at a respectable garage it will be done right.
Ben,
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:28 pm
by Trottagti
Go on ebay and put in,
polo 6n2,
The yellow AK's are wot im goin for next week!!
320 QUID I THINK DELIVERD!
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:42 pm
by jason11
ive got the fk kongisports yes there pretty good only down side ive had to have em all refurbed cos the adjuster and lock of o rings which cost me nearly 100quid, from corrision
if i was to buy another set id go for kw
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:50 pm
by h4r1s
Those D2 coilovers are supposed to be quite harsh and for track use really.
Eibach stuff is very good too, partly because their stuff is made by KW.
So Eibach or KW is the best stuff you can get, but expect to pay a lot if you want the best stuff
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:36 pm
by P0l0_GTi
h4r1s wrote:Those D2 coilovers are supposed to be quite harsh and for track use really.
Eibach stuff is very good too, partly because their stuff is made by KW.
So Eibach or KW is the best stuff you can get, but expect to pay a lot if you want the best stuff
puh, I ordered those D2 but the shipping appeared 2 months and i canceled it. Now i am glad i canceled it
So ive choosed Witec Hicom TX which is the same as KW variant 2, just its not made with stainless steel as KW.
i am not sure if its true ?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:15 pm
by Tim_GTi
id go for budget eBay ones (TA TEchnix, HotTuning whatever you want to call them), Weitec Hi-Cons or KW Variants.
Obviously Cheap to expensive there, just deends on how much you want to spend.
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:17 pm
by CymruPolo
KW. 'Nuff said
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:25 pm
by stani540
kw if you can afford it if not go for AP as there abotu 300 quid and a good budget option and come out of kw's factory
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:20 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Thanks everyone
Trying to save as much as I can at the moment.
KW sounds like a good option, decent price as well.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:59 pm
by P0l0_GTi
Delivered
It is Same as KW
Re: CoilOvers - best brand?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:37 pm
by Peetje GTI
KW and Weitec are not the same. Had both, KW is more comfy
Re: CoilOvers - best brand?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:53 am
by morris_GTI
im in the same predicament...
My mate at work got a pair of hot tuning budget coilovers for £200 and he said they do not perform that well. The ride is very stiff and bumpy at the same time - he wishes he had purchased some more exspensive ones. But again, you get what you pay for.
I'm considering KW Variant 2's, but i dont even know if im going to benefit from the performance ? I live in the sticks and my road driving mainly consists of twisty country roads and small towns... So i will definately need something with adjustable damper!
has anyone purchased coilies for around the £600 mark ?
