kw coilovers.......why

**Mrk_Mickey** · 16-01-2008, 06:31 PM

It also depends on the percentage of 3 grand in people's budgets, ie someone earning 2k spending money a year to someone earning 15k spending money a year.

I don't know much about suspension upgrades or the brands yet, but I know for sure that I couldn't afford 3 grand, let alone justify spending that much on suspension.
BUT, if I were earning more money and had more sway possible in my decisions, I'd probably consider these KW's! They sound amazing!

99gti, wanna take me for a spin? hehehe...

**Golf Houso** · 16-01-2008, 06:33 PM

Don't buy coilovers if you just want to drop it on it's ass. An afternoon with an angel grinder can accomplish this (cringes at thought).

But alot of people do thats the issue!

anyways, i'd personally like to see how your car handles since i'm considering a mk4 gti in the near future anyway...

then maybe i'd shut up about it

**99gti** · 16-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mrk_Mickey

It also depends on the percentage of 3 grand in people's budgets, ie someone earning 2k spending money a year to someone earning 15k spending money a year.

I don't know much about suspension upgrades or the brands yet, but I know for sure that I couldn't afford 3 grand, let alone justify spending that much on suspension.
BUT, if I were earning more money and had more sway possible in my decisions, I'd probably consider these KW's! They sound amazing!

99gti, wanna take me for a spin? hehehe...

No probs mate - I work and live not far from you. Give me a yell (not now - on the budys!!!)

**Mrk_Mickey** · 16-01-2008, 06:40 PM

Dude, sweeeeeeett...Hey Branko you should come too! Maybe if you're thinking of a Mk4 in near future, you could take me for a spin in yours with your springs so i could see how they go and maybe buy them off you when you come to selling yours (since i'm so ass-tight

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**99gti** · 16-01-2008, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

But alot of people do thats the issue!

I know of only Steve, Snowy, Pieere, Matt and myself who have them. As far as I know most of us had lowering springs at some point and got rid of them to get coilovers for their added handling capabilities. They are not for show but they are purely for go. I'd like to think our members have enough rocks in their head that if they wanted a show stopping car they wouldn't just spend that kind of money on something they were not going to take advantage of. Coilovers are not toys and are an item of great desire by enthusiasts for the added value they give in terms of handling.

I'm no race car driver but purchasing these has me busting at the seems to goto a track day to really put them to the test.

I have NOT been able to push them to their full potential, and i doubt I would be able to for quite some time to come either as I'm not an experienced driver when it comes to track work.

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

anyways, i'd personally like to see how your car handles since i'm considering a mk4 gti in the near future anyway...

then maybe i'd shut up about it

NP's mate - just let me know. When we finally get a GTG rolling I'll take you for a squirt.

gpk_gti · 16-01-2008, 06:50 PM

id hate to explain to my insurance company or the rta inspection station how my springs were chopped in the event something happened. knock on wood!

there are numerous brands with variiety of price.IMO ppl modify their car on the amount of money they can afford.I would happily spend 3k on suspension for a car valued 25k+,as for spending 3k on a car that is valued less than 10k,I would not do that.

As I said before,if your initial question is why ppl spend 3k+ on suspension,THAT IS A PERSONAL DECISION,if you are asking why KW is plugged alot on our forum,well maybe they are good value for money or are top quality,I dont know,ask the ppl that are plugging.

**No457 Snowy** · 16-01-2008, 06:57 PM

For me personally, the best decision has always been to consider everything and then get the very best I could reasonably afford.

When it came to suspension that was KW.

Snowy.

**peedman** · 16-01-2008, 07:04 PM

Houso u gotta get over the fact that a car is not an investment. Spending 3k on a $25,000 car or spending 3k on a $5000 car doesnt make a difference to an enthusiast provided the money is well spent. KW's are well spent. They are a bloody great coilover set, locally supplied what more can i say?

gpk_gti · 16-01-2008, 07:07 PM

ill explain something else so its a bit more clear.

I have had many cars,all lowered.in my early days,we did the "chop" just out of necesity as I didnt have any spare spuds.then I started doing the " kmac" thing.then I upgraded to a branded springs and shocks.
every step I found handled much better than before.
Then I bought a new vr6.I asked the dealer to lower it and they installed KING springs.I thought it handled good untill I took a drive in a COILOVERED vr6.WOWOW what a difference in handling! I bought a set straight away and the difference was NIGHT AND DAY.

so the moral of the story is,to find out if its right for you,drive the same car with coilovers fitted and see if you can notice the difference.The value is instantly noticeable!!!
dont be one of those ppl that bag something that they cant afford,if thats the case,just say so.. I cant afford dub20v's r32 seats but that doesnt make me want to bag them.... get it????