Coilvers vs springs

[team_v]

for coilovers, check out international stores like www.tirerack.com

its a whole lot cheaper to import then fit locally, than to buy locally, just make sure you do your homework before committing.

the only risk with importing is the warranty

I am going to go through GTI Dave for the suspension as he gets H&R bits in.

Had a look on tirerack but they don't show the coilovers for the tiguan and I would prefer to go through Dave to support the VW community.

[noone]

Dave is a good guy, but you will be able to get them a lot cheaper from the US.

In relation to adjusting when going offroad, worth finding out how they are adjusted.

For example, some coilover systems required the mechanism to be removed to adjust rebound.

Are these fully adjustable or just rebound?

Have you looked into brands other than H&R?

KW's

[team_v]

Dave is a good guy, but you will be able to get them a lot cheaper from the US.

In relation to adjusting when going offroad, worth finding out how they are adjusted.

For example, some coilover systems required the mechanism to be removed to adjust rebound.

Are these fully adjustable or just rebound?

Have you looked into brands other than H&R?

KW's

I don't mind paying a little extra to support an Aussie VW enthusiast.

I believe the H&R springs are fully adjustable i.e. can be wound up and down as Milo (german tiguan owner on vortex) has them.
They are adjusted by a knob on the base of the suspension set i believe form the pictures.

I looked into some from stratmosphere however i want something i know will perform well and H&R have a good brand following.
Also, the tiguan is relatively untouched by tuners, the H&R ones were the only suspension i knew of for it previously.

Will have a look at the KW ones though.

[MasterKevin]

I don't mind paying a little extra to support an Aussie VW enthusiast.

I believe the H&R springs are fully adjustable i.e. can be wound up and down as Milo (german tiguan owner on vortex) has them.
They are adjusted by a knob on the base of the suspension set i believe form the pictures.

I looked into some from stratmosphere however i want something i know will perform well and H&R have a good brand following.
Also, the tiguan is relatively untouched by tuners, the H&R ones were the only suspension i knew of for it previously.

Will have a look at the KW ones though.

any linky linky?

im looking for the exact problem but finding it hard to find a good price within australia. AS the americans have it so much cheaper.

[team_v]

any linky linky?

im looking for the exact problem but finding it hard to find a good price within australia. AS the americans have it so much cheaper.

Stratmosphere advertised on vortex, for $799USD + $300 or so for shipping.
They sell V-Maxx brand coilovers.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4740417

[gareth_oau]

USD300 for shipping might be bettered.

get some details on weight and dimensions of the package from the seller, and ask www.parcelsforwarding.com for a shipping quote

[team_v]

Thanks for all the help guys.

I will see if i can get the weight and dimensions from stratmosphere to work out shipping costs.

I will see if i can find any other options, don't really need to get them until May as the car arrives in June.

Looks like H&R or V-Maxx at the moment though.
My only issue is that V-Maxx lowers 60-120mm which may cause issues.
The H&R ones dont' drop as low but still give a nice drop and have a good brand awareness.

[schoona]

My only issue is that V-Maxx lowers 60-120mm which may cause issues.
The H&R ones dont' drop as low but still give a nice drop and have a good brand awareness.

If 120mm is too low, raise it up?

[team_v]

If 120mm is too low, raise it up?

But it can only be raised up 60mm which puts the arches level with the top of the tyres.
I would still like some off-road functionality hence the H&R ones which allow 25mm-63mm drop.

I have considered the V-Maxx ones but if i wanted to go super low i would have bought a golf instead.

[GoLfMan]

V-Maxx is Hot Tuning I believe mate