Spring & Damper kits or Coilovers?!?

[IBD]

Can someone recommend me a good budget spring and damper kit, I dont think I want to go down the coilover route, I would love to but the practicalities of work and driving to my house mean that anything lower than 40mm would cause me problems, added to that the idea of changing anti roll bars just makes it something I dont want to do.

I would put some original shocks and springs on but the cost would be near on £400, where I know that I could in theory get some coilover on for sub £200, and put them at the highest setting.

Are there any good spring and damper kits out for sub £300 that anyone has tried?

In and ideal world for me I would go with Eibach springs and Koni FSD dampers, but sadly these are over budget!

Help and advice appreciated!

 

[DamianPM]

We have the Vogtland 35mm kit which is a very good option and excellent value for money.

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/vog...i-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-0999-p-4638.html

Superb quality with a big improvemnet in handling whilst also retaining comfort.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[paul26982]

Funny enough fitted my front coilovers last night, anti roll bar is ok, dropped the front as low as i could go without tyres catching the splash gaurds

 

[IBD]

Cheers Damian, and Paul.

Should I just bite the bullet and go for coilovers, I know I will regret it if I dont in reality. Will I be able to get away without using spacers if I am sticking with the standard wheels for the time being?!

Paul, I commented on your E38 thread about which coilovers you went for, what's the ride like, as I need it to be compliant due to the mileage. Also anything I can put on them to stop the siezing up?!

Are the JOM oneas any good or are they cheap for a reason and I will have to replace them in a year?!

Sorry for all the questions!

 

[DamianPM]

The JOM coilovers are a budget kit but for the money they are good value and do also come with 2 years warranty.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[IBD]

mmm decision time I think.
I am going tio get another set of top mounts and spring caps as one of mine has been damaged in the past, New rear top monts too, as I have the Leon Squeak.

Do the JOM or any other coilovers come with bumps stops or do I reuse existing, if so will replace these too.

Before collecting the rest of the bushes for change as well.

 

[DamianPM]

You'll need rear bump stops but the fronts have ones built in.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[paul26982]

Mine are from a company in belgium, excellent value for money not bad ride either too be honest, expected harsher, copper slip the threads then wind back and forths, you can click the my build thread under my sig too view what it lookd like on and the kit in the box, the company are on a well know auction site' hot tunning. Didnt think i was alowed to post the details up

 

[Klone]

i have literally just replaced my coilovers... and can vouch for Jamex ones. £200 for the whole kit, but you will need top mounts for the front if yours are old.

I reused mine as they were in good nick.... VERY comfortable compared to my old ones (although they were shagged)

rear is lowered 35mm standard, and the front is 30mm standard. going to let it settle and then lower the front more as it looks odd atm.

Big vote for jamex... 2years warranty and £200. Win.

 

[IBD]

Have been looking at the jamex ones too, I need a bit of ride comfort as my little girl will complain!
Top mounts are new at the front, replaced last week! Going to fit the coils myself though I think!

 

[miscreant]

Just in the middle of fitting some AP coilovers i got from Damian they only drop the car 30mm to 50mm, seem to be a good fit and east to do.

 

[minty23]

Just in the middle of fitting some AP coilovers i got from Damian they only drop the car 30mm to 50mm, seem to be a good fit and east to do.

how are the ap's treating you?

 

[miscreant]

Only got it back on the road yesterday after getting it mot's as did loads of stuff to the car. Was going to take it for a run to see what they were like but the maf decided to fail on the way home. So waiting for a new one then will lt you know.

 

[andy_lang]

IBD im going to be changing to coilies soon - shuda done it straight away as all my cars had coilies. Instead I went for a 40mm drop on Koni. Rides great as youd expect, but I want it a tad lower (always the case!) so ill flog on my konis if you want, or dont make my mistake - know what you want and stick to it!!!

Just deck it on coilies, we all know it makes sense!!

 

[TRUMPY]

You'll need rear bump stops but the fronts have ones built in.

Damian @ DPM Performance[/QUOT

Hi Damian, what are the fk ak street coilovers like for the money, any feed back on the ride quality? its just i had jamex on my mk3 gti golf and was very harsh don't want to go down that route again, or can you advise an ok ride quality coilover? just want to check as i am tempted to have some of you, cheers neil

 

[DamianPM]

For the money it's a very good kit and goes uber low. As with all coilovers the ride is stiffer but it's not harsh. Good buy.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[minty23]

For the money it's a very good kit and goes uber low. As with all coilovers the ride is stiffer but it's not harsh. Good buy.

Damian @ DPM Performance

how do they compare to the ap's?

 

[DamianPM]

The APs are a better quality kit and if you can afford the extra they are worth it.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[oldskool]

how much extra modding do you need to get the konis to fit, ie , would i need new arb?

 

[lock1981]

I was wondering about this (original question)

Not to bothered about being slammed just lower. For ride comfort, springs and dampers

I have a lc

Sorry to thread hijack