age old coil over question :)

[Smee]

i want some coil overs for the cupra to slam it. rash's looks to nice and i wanna hang low and phat

i dont have mega buck no more as i have a mortgage now all cry for me (or donate to my coilover fund)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seat-Ibiza-20...ryZ40192QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

are these any good and will they fit the cupra

Smee

 

[Ric 2001]

You need to find out what axle load they are designed for as desiels are heavier at the front than petrols.

 

[rashcupra]

that is incorrect ric as i bought coilovers off of sisson and had no problems whatso ever mate

1 for you smee VVVV

 

[Ric 2001]

Yeah petrols can use desiel ones because they can take about 1100kg front while petrol ones are rated at 950kg.

 

[croakey]

get VMAXX ones if you want cheaper ones...i run them, and they seem ace

 

[rashcupra]

my petrol weighs more than 950kg tho?

 

[Ric 2001]

Ok not exact figures was just put numbers in for understanding.

 

[Smee]

start my new job soon and i been told i can keep the cupra (well rent it) so im defo up for some coil overs. still cant seem to find any lol

Smee

 

[Smee]

these are the two kits from ebay

kit one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COILOVER-COIL...ryZ40192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

kit two

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seat-Ibiza-20...ryZ40192QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

will i find them cheap else where

Smee

 

[Ric 2001]

my petrol weighs more than 950kg tho?

These are axial load btw.

 

[Ric 2001]

Smee; what i've read through the coilover posts is.... you get what you pay for. ie people are complaining about lumpy rides on the v-maxx coilovers.

Who needs a splitter to make it look low......

Next is to refub the wheels and have a lighter colour change

 

[Smee]

i just want something to lower the overal look of the car. and improve the handling but living in norfolk the roads arent smooth so need to be a good ride.

would u say stay clear of these kits?

i just found these too

http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=35531

i have emailed the guy

Smee

 

[Ric 2001]

They look good to me.

 

[Smee]

which ones lol

what kit u got mate?

i got a splitter. also gonna have my brakes re painted soon. as there pink. and i might refurb the wheels

Smee

 

[Ric 2001]

The ones that look good are the ones on that polo club website. Going to give the calipers a good scrub over the weekend and see how they turn out.

I went for KW varient 1, couldn't see a point to the varient 2's

 

[Smee]

how much are they?

i thought for £270 u cant really complain...

i was gonna paint my caliper black but just been told brake fade is worse lol so bright red again then

Smee

 

[Smee]

had a reply

Hi,

My kits is £275 delivered, and is indentical to the one in the first link, just £45 cheaper! Ive never heard/seen of that make in the second link tbh. Also with me, you get to speak to someone with a decent grasp of the english language, alot less hassle if you get any problems etc.

You pay alot for a name with FKs IMO.

My kits fully adjustable, and you will be able to go very low., excellent quality, especially for the money.

Let us know if you got any more questions.

Cheers

so its this kit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COILOVER-COIL...ryZ40192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Smee

 

[cuprakel]

JBS quoted me £570 for KW V1's which is a great price. i'll be ordering mine soon as i find someone to fit them.

i agree with what ric 2001 says: you get what you pay for!

 

[a11y]

They seem very cheap. As with all things in life, you get what you pay for.

I splashed out £650 on H&R coilovers on a previous car and still managed to get most of my money back selling them on after 9 months use.