Coilovers anyone?

Ant_43 · Post by **Ant_43** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:44 pm

Hello again everyone,

I am now seriously considering getting me some coilovers for the git, cause i'm a bit tired of rolling around like i'm driving a boat. Now i've heard mixed opinions about fk highsport/konigsport.

Is it worth paying that extra (quite a lot extra - Â£900ish?) for some H&R coilovers? If so, why, and where, would people recommend getting these?

Also, how easy is it to fit coilovers? I'm all for diy-ing it myself if it saves money, but don't want to end up f***ing me car up!

Thanks for reading, replys appreciated,

Ant

moynas · Post by **moynas** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:46 pm

H&R is what i have! very nice shocks and springs!

Fk are very good also plus they have a better finish to the metal! (making adjustments easy went dirty)

Also very easy to fit and adjust up!!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:50 pm

Yup, if you buy FK then be sure to go for the silverline or silverline x range as these are the stainless-steel coilovers. Much more resistant to corrosion and road grime!

Alternatives that I am aware of are H&R, Eibach and KW

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:37 am

KW or H&R. If you got the money go for Bilstein, but I think the Bilstein are really for people doing track days.

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:17 pm

i've just bought some Konigsports for the ibiza because, firstly they were a very good price (Â£484 delivered from venom) and secondly, they have adjustable dampers so u can set up the softness or hardness of the ride, which i liked the idea of!!

Ant_43 · Post by **Ant_43** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:40 pm

Ok guys,

Thanks for the replies. It's probably a choice between the fk silverline or H&Rs then, better start saving!

When coilovers say they are adjustable, is it as simple as turning a threaded locknut thingamyjig, and does this have to be done with the wheel off, and jacked up i assume?

cheers

smokeGTI · Post by **smokeGTI** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:56 pm

Ant_43 wrote:Ok guys,

Thanks for the replies. It's probably a choice between the fk silverline or H&Rs then, better start saving!

When coilovers say they are adjustable, is it as simple as turning a threaded locknut thingamyjig, and does this have to be done with the wheel off, and jacked up i assume?

cheers

heigh adjustabe is what coilovers stand for.
When coilovers say they are adjustable means either damping/rebound
force can be adjust.

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:40 am

I have Avo coilovers standard ride height to 150 mill.

Spunge · Post by **Spunge** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:37 pm

i have fk highsports and am impressed but i wouldnt recomend fitting them yaself. get a mate to help and a few bacon butties!

Ant_43 · Post by **Ant_43** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:51 pm

Ok, cheers everyone for the info. Is it worth me getting a garage to fit them, so that they can do the camber, etc, altogether?

Also, once they've been fitted, is it true that the light levels have to be adjusted for the lower ride height?

thanks,

ant

Ant_43 · Post by **Ant_43** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:28 pm

Ok, i've taken a deep breath and ordered some fk silverline x coilovers from venom motorsport today! I am now starting to feel very poor! I can't wait to get them on the old polo, think i'll go -50/-60mm to start cos i still need to get over speed bumps etc. I've been quoted around Â£100 to get them fitted at a garage round the corner from my work, which i think mite be the safest option rather than me trying to fit them.

Does anyone know from experience if i need to get VW to sort out the level of my lights afterwards?

Ant

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:04 pm

I think I remember seeing that you do need that doing, basically the rear of the car is closer to the ground so the headlights point higher up because it's adjusted from the rear.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:48 pm

Yeah, the xenon headlights are self-levelled using the rear axle as a guide, so lower the car and your lights will be all over the shop (either too high or too low I forget). 10 minute job by a VW dealership to re-align them...

Nice choice in coilies, wish I could afford some

moynas · Post by **moynas** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:05 pm

Good choice fit um yourself then get the camber done on a laser/hunter computer system!

Cost you about Â£65 plus you no they have been fitted right if you do them yourself!!

Ant_43 · Post by **Ant_43** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:43 pm

Woohoo! They have arrived this morning. I'm now wondering whether to try and fit them myself, or trust rapid fit with it? It's roughly booked in for tuesday at the mo. Hmmmmm decisions......