those running coilovers

M7 · Post by M7 » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:50 pm

did you get the camber adjusted once they were fitted?
and also tracking needs done doesnt it?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:03 pm

1) no, not doing camber unless I get it done cheap

2) yes, doing tracking this saturday!

buy my coilovers

M7 · Post by M7 » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:34 pm

why would i want two sets

mine are going on in 2 weeks

does the 9n need camber done then and you're choosing not too. i dont fancy my expensive tyres wearing uneven within a few months

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:46 pm

yeah you should always get the geometry reset when changing the suspension, but I;'m not sure you can actually do anything about the camber anyway (or not much).

I was pleasantly surprised - the rear camber still seems ok on my car, and the front looks fine too. hence why I'm not as bothered.

I lowered my last polo and tyre wear was fine. once tracking is done I think it should still be respectable.

two sets? no idea

flyfs6 · Post by **flyfs6** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:04 pm

Tracking definately needs doing and by God it makes a lot of difference. 9n has fixed rear beam type suspension, so there aren't any adjustments on the rear.

Mine's had a the whole tracking works done day before yesterday and its worth it.

David please report back with your findings once you've had the geometry setup on your car, I'm sure you'll be pleased

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:47 pm

did you have the sport model? the front isn't actually that much lower than standard on mine with the heavy TDI - about another 35mm I guess. I will report back though.

I had a silver 1.0L mk4 and the tracking made a hugh amount of difference - it squealed on every corner before!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:05 pm

I had a full 4 wheel laser alignment done about a week and a half after having mine lowered.

The tracking was pretty much spot on but the camber was off. All in all it cost me Â£50.

Definately worth getting the camber done if you're getting the tracking done, the place I used had the proper VW machine as well.

dino · Post by **dino** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:08 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:I had a full 4 wheel laser alignment done about a week and a half after having mine lowered.

The tracking was pretty much spot on but the camber was off. All in all it cost me Â£50.

Definately worth getting the camber done if you're getting the tracking done, the place I used had the proper VW machine as well.

Where did you get it done Tom?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:13 pm

Automotive Performance Services, it's the place that VAG Tech uses.

The place VW in Bedford uses is crap to say the least.

Their number is 01280 840491 or the website is http://www.autops.co.uk/ real friendly bloke who usually answers the phone.

shakt1 · Post by **shakt1** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:56 pm

Talking of coilovers,how much can I pick up a decent set for, Im considering them for my 9n, but I dont know whether to get a Votex Kit first or get the coilovers. What would a 9n without a Votex kit look like lowered,ones with the kit would obviously look lower wouldnt they?
Which are the best coilovers to go for,iv heard a lot of good stuff about Eibach?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:18 pm

Votex, not lowered.

I've sinced put KWs on it and it's much nicer. My FKs are for sale (brand new) but I've PM-ed you anyway.

speedsix · Post by **speedsix** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:20 pm

shakt1 wrote:iv heard a lot of good stuff about Eibach?

The eibach coilies im on have fantastic ride comfort and handling. I've already done a Glasgow to Aberdeen blast and its a more exciting drive than with standard stuff.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:23 pm

speedsix wrote:
shakt1 wrote:iv heard a lot of good stuff about Eibach?
The eibach coilies im on have fantastic ride comfort and handling. I've already done a Glasgow to Aberdeen blast and its a more exciting drive than with standard stuff.

the excitement comes at a cost tho

shakt1 · Post by **shakt1** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:28 pm

Iv not got a votex though, is it worth splashing out on decent coilovers without having a votex,will it still look good, is it worth it, or is it better just getting springs? How much in total cost are we talking for coilovers, buying the things and getting them fitted?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:30 pm

My KW V1's were Â£680 supplied and fitted. (I've got a 6N2 GTi though)