Hottuning coilovers for polo gti $950 fitted

**binnyvo** · 30-06-2008, 09:22 PM

Hey guys and gals, I just saw this offer on the 'Parts for sale'. I'm after some thoughts(good or bad). Has anybody had any dealings with this comany before? I'm seriously considering getting it done 'cause I want my little beast to sit lower. Thanks heaps in advance.

Cheers, Binh.

**VW GTI** · 30-06-2008, 09:33 PM

People seem to rave about them for other cars, I don't know how comfy they are, but they do lower it a fair chunk.

**Celestine** · 30-06-2008, 09:36 PM

They have adjustable height and rebound dampening, so you should be able to make them reasonably comfortable. However, being coilovers, they should give you a much stiffer ride compared to the stock GTI suspensions. Effectiveness - I dont know (but IMO I think shocks are sufficient for street).

**Timbo** · 30-06-2008, 09:41 PM

Just adjustable height, as I read the spec. If they also had (easily) adjustable damping, they'd be well worth a good look, at that price.

**Lorenz** · 30-06-2008, 09:45 PM

Only adjustable height, but Im pretty sure they are a progress rate shock, so the lower you go, the stiffer the rate of the shock. Ive had a set of these in my MK3 for a few months now and love them! Havent had any problems with them and very very compfy ride for a daily, but hold up well in the hills and soon to find out how good they are out on track

Couldnt be happier and for the price its hard to say no.
Of course they are going to be as fantastic as KWs or Bilstiens, but dont forget they are like half the price

Trust me, you wont be dissapointed!

**Celestine** · 30-06-2008, 09:48 PM

Yeah - chased up a price for Bilsteins... $3400 fitted

Guy Harding (Harding Performance), can get SACHS coilovers, which might be worth a look into if you're serious about getting new shocks.

**GT3** · 30-06-2008, 10:25 PM

This comes up on the forum quite a lot. Do I go for shocks and springs, coilovers, lowering springs on their own, etc. Most people have there own opinions and recommend what they know. Afterall, it's not easy or cheap to have the experience of various set-ups on the same car.

Shock absorber compression and rebound is always going to be compromised/designed to the surface you're driving on. Stiffer shocks work well on nice smooth tarmac, whereas softer ones can work much better over bumps and uneven surfaces. This means you should consider the roads you drive on most when choosing your set-up.

Coilovers, in general, are track orientated and have firm rebound rates. Great on smooth tracks, but they let the tyres skip over bumps leading to less grip and more understeer. The 'bells and whistles' fully adjustable ones still give a tooth rattling ride, and once they're adjusted and on the car, will you really be changing them again??? I can't think of anyone that does for road use. It's an expensive venture for a car that won't handle as well as a standard suspension kit under everyday conditions. However, if you intend on doing lots of track days, they're brilliant.

Can't afford a suspension kit and just want lowering springs? Chances are your suspension won't be up to it. The shocks will be operating half compressed and not within their normal tolerences, and you'll end up with an ill-handling bouncy beast.

The best option then, is the shocks and springs kits. And the best of those seems to be the Bilstein and H&R combo. The Koni are also very good once you're used to them.

Another question is how low to drop it? - there isn't really a right answer but 25-35mm is the acceptable norm. Going any lower will limit the range of travel in your shocks, and even if they're designed to go lower, the ride won't be good. ....and you're more likely to have tyre rubbing problems.

**VW GTI** · 30-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Nice explanation, very true. I'm trying to get the PSS9s so it's easy to adjust them without taking the wheels off etc.

Originally Posted by GT3

The best option then, is the shocks and springs kits. And the best of those seems to be the Bilstein and H&R combo. The Koni are also very good once you're used to them.

Slightly off topic, anyone know how much this is and where from?