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Raceland Coilovers
- Thread starter chris4500uk
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Peer pressure eh 
Can't get any good pictures at the moment, here is the best I can.
The ride is getting better every day, considering I've not had it tracked yet and I think the wheel bearing is about gone its a really good firm (but not too firm) ride.
I much prefer this over the standard crappy kit. Although I don't know when it was changed last and the car has just ticked over on 102k miles
EDIT: The fronts are down about half way, but need putting higher (lost my damm locking nut key) the rears are dropped without the adjuster but still have the metal bolted in plate thing with thread.
EDIT2: No droplinks needed
Can't get any good pictures at the moment, here is the best I can.
The ride is getting better every day, considering I've not had it tracked yet and I think the wheel bearing is about gone its a really good firm (but not too firm) ride.
I much prefer this over the standard crappy kit. Although I don't know when it was changed last and the car has just ticked over on 102k miles
EDIT: The fronts are down about half way, but need putting higher (lost my damm locking nut key) the rears are dropped without the adjuster but still have the metal bolted in plate thing with thread.
EDIT2: No droplinks needed
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Feels better than standard
Cheapest coilovers I can find for the mk4
So yes, but only time will tell
EDIT: they are quite bouncy, but gets less on every drive, so I can only assume that its settling?
i think i will have a set at the end of the month (pay day). cheers for the pics and keep us posted, get a side pic if you can
just bought a set of these. 10 mins later went out in my car clutch is slipping. gonna be a tight month for me
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ouch, whoever fitted these have you fitted shorter drop links or are these designed so you dont need them?
Looking at the bracket and spring design it is similar to Weitec and AP, and with those you do not need shorter droplinks.
Think i might go for a pair. The ride on my PD130 Sport is just crap, The front seems alright, But so much noise from the rear. So might just buy a pair and see if it helps, Plus would like to lower the car 20-30mm or so.
As long as the ride is no worse, But i dont think it could be.
Lowering 20-30mm would i need to have everything tracked again?.
Luke
As long as the ride is no worse, But i dont think it could be.
Lowering 20-30mm would i need to have everything tracked again?.
Luke
Is the ride much harsher with these?
I really want to get coilovers but:
(a) My I biza is my daily driver and I promised I wouldn't spend ny money on it!! lol
(b) I commute about 100mi a day and don't fancy a sore back? Plus the girl I car share with has already commented my suspension is quite stiff????
I really want to get coilovers but:
(a) My I biza is my daily driver and I promised I wouldn't spend ny money on it!! lol
(b) I commute about 100mi a day and don't fancy a sore back? Plus the girl I car share with has already commented my suspension is quite stiff????
In my own opinion I think going over bumps in the road has improved.
Its hard to describe, you don't get the 'bang' ouchy feeling anymore.
Its more of a 'bang' then a bit more cushioned but still been stiff, if that makes any sense.
I don't know what state my original setup was after 102k miles tho.
I replaced my top mounts and bearings at the same time. Plus I've still got to get the tracking done so it doesn't feel right yet.
Its hard to describe, you don't get the 'bang' ouchy feeling anymore.
Its more of a 'bang' then a bit more cushioned but still been stiff, if that makes any sense.
I don't know what state my original setup was after 102k miles tho.
I replaced my top mounts and bearings at the same time. Plus I've still got to get the tracking done so it doesn't feel right yet.
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