slugmaster100 0 Posted February 17, 2009 Hi, I have unfortunately heard the twang of a rear spring snapping at the weekend, checked it today and have indeed snapped the ol' spring! So... now I've to decide what to do for the best. In the nearly 4 years of owning the car, I have replaced all sorts of parts (bushes, subframe, wishbones etc.) but never replaced any shockers or springs. I have noticed too that the NSR shocker is starting to weep a bit. I think it would be an ideal opportunity to replace all my suspension, but I don't know what is out there and a good buy. I have seen on Ebay quite a few coilover kits for front and back, for a total including postage of about £200 (have a look, there's loads!). Does anybody know whether these kits are any good, or just cheap poop? When I had a Polo before, I lowered that 40mm and fitted Bilstein shockers all round. This was really good, so I don't know whether I should just go for uprated shockers and lowering springs? What are your opinions on what lowered suspension (not ridiculous, but subtly!) to go for, on a bit of a budget (got a house to do up too!)? Thanks, Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Tom 0 Posted February 17, 2009 Without meaning to jump on the bandwagon, this is the exact same question I have wanting to ask for a while too! I've read the suspension thread from start to finish but the difference of opinion is amazing, although I guess it could well be the same on this thread too. Like Rich, I want a subtle drop (nothing more than about 30-35mm), and I want to retain as much of the ride quality as possible. I also owned a Polo previously (Mk2F), and I fitted a H&R 60/40 kit. If I'm honest it destroyed the ride comfort, was soooo harsh! I'd like something a little more in keeping with the general comfort of the Corrado. Hope you don't mind me jumping on the thread Rich :lol: Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slugmaster100 0 Posted February 17, 2009 jump away! :clap: :clap: :clap: I was also under the impression that earlier Corrado's were lower as standard (and mine's a 90 G-plate). So I don't want anything too low, just nice! Slight improvement in handling, coupled with not too much loss in ride comfort would be ideal! Cheers mucca's! Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
__Andy__ 0 Posted February 17, 2009 there is a huge thread on this, put 'suspension discussion' into the search and im sure all your answers will be there... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 17, 2009 Or use the sticky at the top of this forum .... viewtopic.php?f=23&t=39334 Sorry I know it sounds unhelpful but have a read through that thread. I know there are bound to be conflicting opinions but you'll only get them in this thread as well. Basically the more you spend, the better suspension you get - there aren't that many cheap thrills when it comes to the bouncy stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
