Mk4 Owners: what suspension kits / coilovers have you got?

[S13]

Just looking for some recommendations on suspension kits or coilovers.

What do you think of the:-

• handling
• comfort
• ride height (pcs would be great)
• and also how much?

Most interested in performance and handling but as I commute 100 miles a day (motorway) I don't want a bone shaker!

Cheers

 

[Dario]

today i ordered eibach coil over kit for my fr,when i mount the kit i will make a full review,but i read alot about eibach coil overs,and they were rated 4/5 stars

 

[gazjones]

for the tdi then sachs sport kits is good spaniels has this on his car and is lowerd slightly and a good solid ride handling wise!

 

[andy_gdon]

if you want your car to look as good as it handles coilovers are the only option!

Speaking to people who have experienced Sachs kits they are too stiff...and do nothing aesthetically for the car!!

I have FK Silverline X coilovers - great kit!

 

[maxcars1]

Eibach Pro Damper kit with Cupra ARB works well for me. My car is used for a 50mile commute and soaks up the road great - and when you hit the B roads it really comes into its own. I think I'll need new tyres now that I feel more confident with my speed around these lanes.

 

[EdButler]

if you want your car to look as good as it handles coilovers are the only option!

And im assuming that was just a guess, as your very wrong...

Coilovers are your best bet if you set them up correctly and you want the adjustable ride height. Spend about a Grand and you can also get the adjustable dampening etc. which will make them perfect for track/road use - much better bet.

Decent aftermarket suspension companies engineer sping/shock setups tailored for the car and each other, which are often much cheaper and a better option if you dont want to be fiddling all the time. Mine has an H&R Cup kit, dropped 50mm which is about perfect, and rolls less than 1" on the arches under hard cornering (i can tell this as otherwise my wheels would rub!). I didnt put them on the car, but cant fault them in any way - it handles excellently.

Just my 2p

 

[skoov]

Decent aftermarket suspension companies engineer sping/shock setups tailored for the car and each other, which are often much cheaper and a better option if you dont want to be fiddling all the time. Mine has an H&R Cup kit, dropped 50mm which is about perfect, and rolls less than 1" on the arches under hard cornering (i can tell this as otherwise my wheels would rub!). I didnt put them on the car, but cant fault them in any way - it handles excellently.

Ed, does your kit drop the back more than the front then? As on my standard setup the ass sticks in the air quite a bit more than the front.

If you don't mind me asking, how much was your setup and where did you get it?

Thanks

 

[EdButler]

Ed, does your kit drop the back more than the front then? As on my standard setup the ass sticks in the air quite a bit more than the front.

If you don't mind me asking, how much was your setup and where did you get it?

Thanks

This is the best one i have so far mate - 50mm drop front and back:

TBH it needs about 10mm more at the back, but ive had 5 ppl in it going to Alton Towers and it gets scarey low (wheels under the arch by 20+mm). The wheels are 17's by the way.

I didnt fit them, bit i belive they were £490 + Fitting. They seem cheaper nowadays though at closer to 400, but i cant honestly say ive looked. All i am saying is there are alternatives although Coilovers are the norm.

 

[andy_gdon]

And im assuming that was just a guess, as your very wrong...

Coilovers are your best bet if you set them up correctly and you want the adjustable ride height. Spend about a Grand and you can also get the adjustable dampening etc. which will make them perfect for track/road use - much better bet.

Decent aftermarket suspension companies engineer sping/shock setups tailored for the car and each other, which are often much cheaper and a better option if you dont want to be fiddling all the time. Mine has an H&R Cup kit, dropped 50mm which is about perfect, and rolls less than 1" on the arches under hard cornering (i can tell this as otherwise my wheels would rub!). I didnt put them on the car, but cant fault them in any way - it handles excellently.

Just my 2p

Hardly just a "guess" when im running a set of height and dampening adjustable coilovers...having run an Eibach set up before!!! I paid 600 for my silverline x's - height and dampening adjustable, stainless steel!!

Ive set my dampenng and ride height to suit my current high miles etc. I get no rubbing what-so-ever, and im sure Stocky/brendy/stoney will tell you - it is well lowered!!

Have you compared both coilovers and spring/damper setups on your motor? Because if your telling me that your current set up is better than a decent set of coils your sorely mistaken!

 

[andy_gdon]

for an extra 100 quid id have the coilovers!! Much better option

 

[S13]

andy gdon, I was also thinking about getting some Silverline or Silverline Xs.
Still not sure whether its worth paying the extra for the adjustable damping though?

What do you think of the handling? Hardly any body roll etc? Also, can you live with the 'comfort' in everyday driving?

Any pics?

Cheers

 

[andy_gdon]

its far more comfortable than the Eibach set up!!!

Only bummer for me is the sump!! It sits dangerously close to the ground!!

I plumped for the adjustable dampening "just in case". Ive only adjusted it twice but im glad i went for it as it has definately improved the quality of the cars handling etc.

heres a pic (poor but ill have better at the weekend) its sitting 18 turns down front and back, with another good 10 turns to go!!

http://www.reallymeansounds.com/garage/car.php?user=7&garageid=84

 

[Bunnin]

if you want your car to look as good as it handles coilovers are the only option!

Speaking to people who have experienced Sachs kits they are too stiff...and do nothing aesthetically for the car!!

I have FK Silverline X coilovers - great kit!

Sachs are the best brand you could possible buy ever (but thats ahum coz i work for them)

I would have a Sachs kit but unfortunatley they dont supply them for petrol FR's only tdi's...........

 

[gazjones]

what suspention you getting then bunnin?

 

[gazjones]

Sachs are the best brand you could possible buy ever (but thats ahum coz i work for them)

I would have a Sachs kit but unfortunatley they dont supply them for petrol FR's only tdi's...........

surely the back would still fit? if you want to get them cheap

 

[Bunnin]

i've had it checked and double checked even by jbs and its a no go'er !

Im waiting for 1 of our reps to get back to me 2mora on which 1 it is but its a 40mm drop and a decent discount

 

[m0rk]

it's to do with axle weights.

do you know them?

Tdi 4 pot vs 1.8T won't be far off each other I'll bet.

 

[gazjones]

cool i have found the limits of the fr 20vt suspention on a milton keynes round about mixed with bridgstone turanzas a bit of lock and a bit of speed= wrong direction lol its pretty stiff but still to much body roll!

 

[mrcoyote]

I had the Seat Sport kit (Sachs dampers and Eibach springs) on my old Ibiza which was a good compromise between handling and ride comfort.

 

[STOCKY]

If I had to buy again there is no way I would be buying the Sach Kit!

Its as hard a rock, there is no comfort with it at all! There reason I went for it was cos I got a good price on it and it didnt lower the car to much but the back doesnt sit low enough!

Coilovers are next for me so if anyone wants to buy my Sachs Kit make me an offer!