Coilovers - what's your recommendation.

[golfmeup]

Hi all,
Probably a hundred threads on this but I just want your opinion on the best affordable coilovers for my mk2.

I saw these set of JOM - apparently made in Germany and with shipping free to Aus for just under $500.

JOM VW Golf Jetta MK2 GTI 16V Coilovers SET Adjustable Suspension Lowering KIT | eBay

Also another set from UK. Made by Pro sport - only $300 not including shipping - so I'm guessing around the same price.

VW Golf MK2 Mark 2 1 8 GTI PRO Sport Coilovers KIT | eBay

I smog want to go too low as this will be my daily again, but I'd love to be able to tune the height for shows and "light track work".

I plan to fit a set of 15x6.5 BBS's once I can track a decent set.

Any thoughts?

[RedMk2Gti]

I have used cheap coilover and I hate it.
Now I have Weitec Hicon GT in my Mk2 and love it They aren't sub $500 stuff but you get what you pay for.

[golfmeup]

Well I don't want to sacrifice ride quality, but I'm trying to somehow balance between improving the ride and looks without going over the value of the car.
Just a quick search and found "prestige and performance" are the QLD reseller for Weitec. I've sent them off an email to check the price and availability.
May I ask here did you got your Weitecs from RedMk2Gti.
I would not even mind getting a 2nd hand set of anyone here if they have a spare set to sell?

[RedMk2Gti]

I bought it from Awesome GTI - Volkswagen Audi Group Specialist | Awesome GTI in UK back in year 2010, it cost me < $900 landed. Unfortunately they don't sell Weitec anymore.

[h100vw]

Have a look what PSI tuning have. Link in my sig.

I had a few Weitec kits in the UK. Std style shocks with height adjustable rears, that had a circlip for the spring seat. Really good stuff.

Gavin

[golfmeup]

Cheers Gavin, Will take a look at the weblink.

[benough]

+1 for Weitec as they are made by KW.

We have a H&R Cupkit on ours. Dropped is around 35mm on 14 inch Steelies. Wheel arch gap is now even and bodyroll is gone

Dampening is better than stock but far from harsh

[golfmeup]

Time to start hunting for some Weitecs!
All reviews I've read seem positive.

[Wollumnii]

Are these the ones you are referring to?

Weitec Hicon GT Coilover Kit - Golf II / Jetta II; (19E) 2WD 8/83-11/91 CLASSIC PRICING DEAL > Suspension > Golf Mk2 1984-1992 > VW Golf > VW Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

[ryana89]

I've had some GT's in for about 6 months now, still getting used to the stiffness.