Coilovers for a mk1

[mollins]

Hi guys,

Just an idea. I've been looking for some info on coilovers for a mk1 and i want to tap into the experience of this forum. There are dozens of threads with snippets of info on them but i thought it would be nice to compile it all into one useful thread.

Could anyone who has put coilovers on a mk1 please post up the brand, supplier, part number if possible, cost, and experience with each setup?

Please keep all chat for the general section... comments that are useless ruin informative threads

Come on guys we can do this. Lets make this forum a useful resource.

Cheers

Mike

[alex g]

i run fk out of germany via goingfast(german ebay store and year or two ago) they have been great ran them for a while with wide 13's so handling wise i cant tell you but height wise they go as low as you could possible want.they are the entry level as far as struts go and can be purchased with koni inserts and so on

am very happy with my set

cost wise from memory $850ish

[Oneofthegreats]

Copied over from another thread.

This was my setup in my mk1 gti

KW V3 coilover's - Unfreaken believable (Height, compression & rebound adjustable) I'd have to check for what I set everything at.
ABD 25mm hollow front swaybar kit
ABD 28mm hollow rear swaybar kit
Neuspeed front top & bottom stress bars
Standard VW bushes
Standard 14x6" Pirelli P Slot wheels
Toyo RA1 street/race tyres 205/55R14

Wheel alignment set with standard toe & -1 degree of camber.

This setup on the street for everyday use was way better than I could have imagined. Nearly rode as good as my brother's mk5 gti. Even he said that once he went for a ride. Only down side was with the front swaybar fitted, it would be alittle noisey when going slow due to the very hard bushes. But it's only a 5 minute job to remove or refit. Don't really need this on for street use.

On the track it was ballastic. Full stop. Didn't pitch, roll nothing. The KW's really come into there own on the track & stiffen right up when pushed.

Brought them from Dragan at Inmotive (02) 8812 5299

Cost $2840 Delivered to Vic.

[abreut]

I'm using weitec XS from RSJ Parts on my mk1. They cost me around $1350 all up delivered.

Weitec are german and I'm not sure of their exact relationship with KW but there is KW branding all over them. I know that whereas KW will use stainless struts weitec will be cad-plated steel - thats where some of the difference in price comes from.

They are pretty firm on the road, mind you I have them on the middle setting, but out on the track I was very impressed. The car turned in beautifully, always felt really settled and I have finally rid myself of the scary, unsettling pitch I was getting on sudden back-off after boosting it up.

At less than half the price of a similarly adjustable KW I'm happy (although I have never tried KWs). They are better than anything I have tried so far and I have used koni adjustables before. It handled a lot better than that typhoon boat in front of me!

[ValveBounce]

I havent had coilovers before, but I got Bilstiens with H&R springs. Im pretty happy with them.
If you are interested in Bilstien Coil overs let me know, the mechanicle section of my work is now ACT Bilstien dealer.

Cheers

[DubSteve]

Hey fellow mk1ers

Subject being coilovers whats there available:

I understand there is KW, Weitec and Hottuning, but the question is whats good for value?

Something that is going to be comfortable yet ride like a baller

Discussion open

Cheers Steve

[velly_16v_cab]

i have FK Koni Sport fully adjustable on my sportline. I paid 650 pounds for them back in the uk.
they are pretty stiff, done a few track days on them too.

[Water Boy]

Steve did u get a Mk1

[DubSteve]

James why yes I bought a cabrio

i have FK Koni Sport fully adjustable on my sportline. I paid 650 pounds for them back in the uk.
they are pretty stiff, done a few track days on them too.

Hmm thanks Velly, I'm thinking this on a budget not to much money lol.

[16v_kid]

i have variant 3 KW for my race car golf mk1 project.

paid $2500