shocks

  1. Ting

    MK4 Suspension Advise

    Hi guys I've just recently fitted some new alloys, and when I got the tyres put on them the mechanic noticed my front driver side spring has the end snapped off. Basically at the end of the spring its supposed to curl round back on itself, making a circle but now its just a semi circle and...
  2. Nev_LCR

    rear shocks

    Just giving the misses golf a look over before mot and saw the top bump stops buggered can they be replaced or is it new shocks.
  3. epts2008

    Do I need shocks for a 35/40mm drop

    As it says would I need uprated shocks if I were to use lowering springs that are 35/40mm drop the car has covered 30k miles so shocks arnt shot! many thanks guys and gals
  4. lowering a 1.4, queries with cupra shocks

    hi, i have recenty lowered my 1.4 ibiza with cupra shocks and lowered springs, i bought them together from a friend who also fitted them for me, the ride feels very good considering its on springs, doesnt bounce, doesnt bodyroll round corners, the only problem is i would like the car...
  5. Does anyone have a picture of an ibiza lowered on 60mm shocks+springs??

    ive been offered some cupra shocks with 60mm springs for £40, and there already at the garage were my engine is being rebuilt so i could have them fitted tomorow, does anyone have a picture of a mk3 ibiza lowered 60mm??
  6. leon_lib

    Noisey shocks or they need replacing?

    hi all,iv got a 57plate 1.6, i've got some 17"team dynamic mozas and lowered it 35mm on apex springs, I noticed a noise comming from the shocks when going over bumps, I only hear it when the windows are down it's like a swooshing noise like air being compressed if you get me? Only noticed it...
  7. Which shocks with Eibach Sportlines? Or should I get some coilies?

    As I have decided to keep my car a bit longer I am looking at the possibilities of different suspension set ups. I have thus far had (all on stock shocks) Stock Suspension - Leany, wooly and stotty. Eibach Pro Kit - Too hard, not really any improvement on ride height. Eibach Sportline -...
  8. Punch IT!

    PI Shocks OR Jamex COILOVERS??

    Hi, Just a quick question regarding Suspension. I have H & R lowering springs and have had these on my OE shocks for over a year now and im thinking of upgrading to PI shocks for about £200 for the whole set but im not sure whether to go for Jamex Coilovers instead for a little more...
  9. ConradJellyfish

    Coilies or shocks and springs?

    The Suspension on my biza is shot so going to get some new suspension. Trouble is im not sure what to go for. Theres some shocking roads around me and its quite high to get into my work car park. I Want the ride to be comfortable but good to sling round some corners and im guna go bigger...
  10. Nutkin

    Springs and Shocks, Weitec vs Koni.

    Right im fed up with these coilovers so im thinking of changing to shocks and springs for a better ride. now im trying to work out which is better, Koni Pros Cheaper Cons only -35mm Weitec Pros -50mm drop Cons More money and the -50mm will need new arb links too. Also where is the...
  11. skahigh

    KW springs and shocks fitted

    Well, after a couple of weeks of waiting I had my new KW springs and shocks fitted along with new front and rear wishbone bushes, rear beam bushes and top mounts. On top of this it turned out that both my front tyres were worn down to the metal reinforcement on the inside edge (blowout country)...
  12. Hairy

    Leaking Shocks - Help ASAP please!

    Hi All, My LCR is in for an MOT today and I'vd had the dreaded phone call to say work is needed! They say both rear shock's are leaking and need to be replaced at a cost of £192. So my question is, my LCR is 5 years old, is this the expected life span of it's shocks? If I choose to use the...
  13. g8rvn

    Removing front springs without shocks

    I was just wandering, would it be at all possible to remove the springs off the front suspension struts on a 1.4 16v without actually taking the strut out of the hub and then put new ones in? I only say this because I dont want to mess around with hub spreaders and stuff if I can just swing it...
  14. flashp

    New shocks for FR 170...Koni FSD on standard springs

    Thought I might offer a quick summary of these parts. I had these fitted today by JKM in Portsmouth (thanks guys, great job!) and I am pleased to say that the improvement is VERY significant. I have to say, it's a clever achievment getting the features of these shocks into one component. I...
  15. james walker

    just fitted new shocks, hellish squeeking noise.

    hi guys any ideas, brand new shocks on today, now a bad squeeking from drivers side front.... help appreciated also it sits rather higher now than it did? fitted shocks before, never had this...
  16. Danzibar9

    Standard shocks uprated springs on FRTdi?

    Anyone running standard shocks with uprated lowering springs? What is this set up like? Thanks
  17. Danzibar9

    Standard shocks uprated springs

    Anyone running standard shocks with uprated lowering srings? What is this set up like? Thanks
  18. Will Ibiza TDI FR MK4 springs and shocks fit to a 1.9 TDI Sport?

    as above, will the FR springs fit on a MK4 52 reg 1.9TDi sport? thanks
  19. which shocks with eibach sportline springs?

    Hi All! My pd100 is getting annoying with its crashy yet bouncy suspension :confused: I have a set of eibach sportline springs but would like your latest recommendation as to which dampers to use with them? should i use the originals? But new originals or something else? I really...
  20. Deemeek

    Front Shocks, Seat Leon MK1

    Could someone please help me with how to remove a front shock, ive got coilovers and im trying to get the existing shocks out. ive took off the drop link from the anti roll bar to the control arm and removed the bolt from the strut mount and proceded to hammer the control arm down off the shock...