So I purchased a set of H&R Coilovers for my 2010 Tig and have a lot of knocking in the front end, I was told by the mechanic that installed them that its probably the link ends causing it and i need to change them for adjustable.

Today I took the car to a suspension expert who took a look and showed me that its actually the design of the coilovers and theres nothing he could do, basically theres not enough travel in the front springs and the noise is from the springs compressing and also where the bottom of the spring travel. He has suggested a get a set of eibach springs and go back to stock with lowering springs on the front and then he can adjust the rear coilovers to match the height of the front.

I've called H&R directly who have put me on to a distributor in Brisbane who is happy to look at them although doesn't sound very promising that they can do anything to help me out without pouring more money into it. Also I bought them second hand from a forum member here who I now suspect took them off due to similar issues so they might wipe their hands of the issue due to me not buying them new.

Lesson learnt I should have just paid the $2500 I was quoted for a set of HW coilovers installed by a reputable VW performance shop.

Now I'm not sure whether to keep trying to get the issue sorted or just revert back to stock and be done with it.