CoilOvers - best brand?

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CoilOvers - best brand?

Post by 6N2 GTI 00 »

Hi Everyone,

I am currently looking into getting a set of Coilovers but can not decide which brand to go for. There are a set on Ebay from Belgium for £200 which seems reasonable but I dont have any guarntee's on quality.

Could anybody help me out in terms of which are the best value for money etc. I would like to have a high quality set that are going to last.

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I am looking for this answer too, but including height and ride adjustable. I had thoughts in my mind about D2-racing for 1000$ :roll:


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I have had FK Highsports for 2.5 years. Im happy with them :)
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Post by 6N2 GTI 00 »

Cheers fella's.

I just wanted to get an idea because there are so many to choose from. I am not looking for the best on the market, just a good brand for a good price. How much would you expect a garage to charge for fitment?

I would attempt it myself but I could really do without the hassel, least if I get it done at a respectable garage it will be done right.

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Go on ebay and put in,

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ive got the fk kongisports yes there pretty good only down side ive had to have em all refurbed cos the adjuster and lock of o rings which cost me nearly 100quid, from corrision :cry:

if i was to buy another set id go for kw :wink:
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Post by h4r1s »

Those D2 coilovers are supposed to be quite harsh and for track use really.

Eibach stuff is very good too, partly because their stuff is made by KW.

So Eibach or KW is the best stuff you can get, but expect to pay a lot if you want the best stuff :wink:
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h4r1s wrote:Those D2 coilovers are supposed to be quite harsh and for track use really.

Eibach stuff is very good too, partly because their stuff is made by KW.

So Eibach or KW is the best stuff you can get, but expect to pay a lot if you want the best stuff :wink:

puh, I ordered those D2 but the shipping appeared 2 months and i canceled it. Now i am glad i canceled it :roll:
So ive choosed Witec Hicom TX which is the same as KW variant 2, just its not made with stainless steel as KW.
i am not sure if its true ?
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Post by Tim_GTi »

id go for budget eBay ones (TA TEchnix, HotTuning whatever you want to call them), Weitec Hi-Cons or KW Variants.

Obviously Cheap to expensive there, just deends on how much you want to spend.
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KW. 'Nuff said :)
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Post by stani540 »

kw if you can afford it if not go for AP as there abotu 300 quid and a good budget option and come out of kw's factory
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Post by 6N2 GTI 00 »

Thanks everyone 8)

Trying to save as much as I can at the moment.
KW sounds like a good option, decent price as well.

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Delivered 8)
It is Same as KW

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Post by Peetje GTI »

KW and Weitec are not the same. Had both, KW is more comfy :D
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Post by morris_GTI »

im in the same predicament...

My mate at work got a pair of hot tuning budget coilovers for £200 and he said they do not perform that well. The ride is very stiff and bumpy at the same time - he wishes he had purchased some more exspensive ones. But again, you get what you pay for.

I'm considering KW Variant 2's, but i dont even know if im going to benefit from the performance ? I live in the sticks and my road driving mainly consists of twisty country roads and small towns... So i will definately need something with adjustable damper!

has anyone purchased coilies for around the £600 mark ?
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