Updating Suspension

[leegreenaway]

I'm on the lookout to update my suspension in the coming months...starting to get to a point where the harshness of british roads and my budget setup is p!ssing me right off.

I'm looking to keep it a nice height, and keep some comfortability along with it so going to replace shocks and springs all round.

Options are....

1. Vogtland damper and sprint kit
2. Vogtland Springs and Bilstein B4 (worried the B4 won't be able to handle the lowering spring?)
3. Any alternative setup upto £250

Drop I've got on my KONI springs and FK dampers is 30-40mm I think. And it's harsh...I mean the mrs doesn't like to get in the car due to that fact lol

Any advice or suggestions?

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Bilstein specify that B4 dampers are fine with lowering springs up to 40mm.
Many people, including myself on a previous mk4 estate run them with the Eibach Pro kit springs (30mm) without an issues.

 

[DamianPM]

The AP springs and shocks kit is also worth considering.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[leegreenaway]

Still struggling to make a decision, my shocks are good FKs it's just the springs are shite

Vogtland or Eibach is the question, people seem to say they both offer great ride comfort, nice drop and handling enhancement.

If Damien @ DPM is around could you price match or do a deal on Vogtland? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381152524944?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Still can't decide between the two makes though...:S

 

[DamianPM]

Unfortunately we couldn't match that price or even get near it.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[leegreenaway]

No problem just need to make a decision on what to get now...

 

[Bigjohn84]

Just to let you no dropping the car 35mm on the front will not make any difference, I'm dropped 40mm all round, the rear is good but the front is still abit high, so with a 35mm drop I wouldn't even bother.

 

[leegreenaway]

Mine are at 40mm at the momen and the front is low, even on the standard 16"s so the 5mm loss is no love loss here. It's just uncomfortable now....think I'm going for Vogtlands

 

[Bigjohn84]

Ah ok then

 

[leegreenaway]

Vogtlands ordered all the way from sweet Germany! Hopefully fit them next weekend