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COILOVERS FOR MY BIRTHDAY
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:37 pm
by adam_0612
hi everyone i have come to ask for advice from you polo experts out there.
well its my 18th birthday coming up in 2 weeks and i want some coilovers for my present. so i have come to ask for advice on what are good makes and prices and what you would recomment. my car is a VW POLO MK5 1.4MPI. thankyou
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:42 pm
by ModifiedMadness
KW's are one of the best, but they'll probably be a bit expensive for a present.
Think I paid about £630 + £50 fitting.
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:58 pm
by 1der
hi
ive got FK Highsports. they were £400
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:10 am
by Bepe
fk highsports
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:38 am
by Tim_GTi
Jackson Tuning from clubpolo? think they're £215
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:40 am
by polopowah
word of advice mate don't get all oil ones as they don't last very long! get Gas or Gas/oil dampers as the all oil ones are prone to leaking then exploding ...like mine have!
also when it gets dropped on the coilovers get the tracking done and adjust the camber because othewise your tyres will wear unevenly like mine have
don't mean to be a downer on spirits but putting coilies on isn't just the price of the coilovers!
-Ben-
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:23 pm
by adam_0612
no its good u tell people these things so they know what to expect,thanks. any shops that anyone would recommend aswel?
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:05 pm
by Ian_R
adam_0612 wrote:no its good u tell people these things so they know what to expect,thanks. any shops that anyone would recommend aswel?
PM Baz C on here, he's a supplier of various ones and will quote you a good price, have heard lots of good things about him!
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:56 am
by becky19
saw you today in horsforth!
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:44 pm
by CymruPolo
I'd recommend KW also, but like Tom said they are a tad expensive for a gift.
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:49 pm
by Si_GTi
I'm running FK Konigsport Silverline X at the moment. Pretty pleased with them indeed!
Yesterday I had a passenger ride in a 6N2 GTi that was fitted with KW Variant 2, and I must say that the ride felt more controlled and comfortable where my FKs are a bit more "crashy" (harsher ride).
Obviously there is a lot to be said for the fact that both cars are set up at slightly different heights and with slightly different settings but if I had my choice again, I'd spend a little extra and go for KW. They are without doubt the best choice.
Cheers
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:25 pm
by adam_0612
hi thanks for ur help! i have been looking at weitec coilovers and have found the 'GTN' and 'GT' kits. can anyone please tell me the difference between them becuase i don't have a clue, well apart from the fact the 'GT' kit is £175 more expensive