Suspension on a budget (Again)

[ray_vr6 1]

Hi

I know you only get what you pay for but due to extreme economics (I'm skint!) I need to look at replacing my suspension on a very tight budget.

Has anyone any experiences of these FK Hi-Tec ( FK Hi-Tec Suspension kit VW Corrado 16V G60 (53i) -35mm ) or the similary priced JOM units available on eBay?

Or indeed any other sugestions in that price bracket would be appreciated

TIA

[domwells27 0]

See this thread about FK stuff:

 

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?55385-Bloody-Coilovers-are-knackered-!!!!!-Anyone-refurbed-Konigsports-before

 

I was in a similar position to you, but opted for a second hand pair of shocks and springs. Got Koni Top-adjustables for £80. They never were going to set the world alight, but they are a damn sight better than my original setup, and my car is now 40mm lower.

[too hot 0]

Ray I just bought a set of the Jom coilovers off E-Bay from Venom.Cost £140!!

Can`t complain at that price the are guaranteed for two years too.

They do not look the worst quality and longevity remains to be seen.

Havent` fitted them yet but felt I could not justify spending £700-£1000 on suspension for a £2k car !!!!

For all the driving I do in it I`m sure they will be fine.

I`ll let you know how I get on when they are fitted.

[ray_vr6 1]

Thanks guys - good call on the Fk and I agree the 2yr waranty on the JOM units seem to suggest they have confidence in their product!

[Supercharged 2]

If you've not got at least £500 to spend don't buy cheap coilovers... buy standard SACHS shocks and new VAG top mounts

[stu37 0]

I would say mate its always a balance between cost vs what you want. I opted for uprated bilstein shocks with eibach springs with a modest 30mm drop and I have to say im so happy. I just dont believe that a cheap unit (£32.50 a piece) that is infinately adjustable between say 30-100mm drop is ever going to give a decent ride unless it is dropped to the floor and firm as anything. If JOM offer a two year warranty on something that is that cheap it is a bargain and I think is great as long as your expectations regarding ride and longevity are not too high. I would say although with a fixed springs and dampers you only get one ride height you at least dont get a unlimited amount of adjustable dodgyness. Iv opted for Bilstein B8 shocks with Eibach Pro kit springs and it is THE BEST thing I have ever bought.

 

If you plan on keeping the car I would say buy right and buy once, I know people have bought the cheaper coilovers and fair play to them I just dont think are the best thing to buy on your budget.

 

Happy Hunting!!!

[ray_vr6 1]

Again some good advice guys - will investigate the Bilstein/Sachs/Eibach route - thanks

[ray_vr6 1]

Hi Again

Been looking around at prices for bilstein shocks and eibach springs - I came accross PI srings for £107 delivered - anyone got experience/opinions on them?

[too hot 0]

Ray I`ve got a set of Eibach springs that you can have for £70 +postage.Save you some dosh and all you need are the dampers!

If you are interested I`ll dig them out and get all the details to you.

[ray_vr6 1]

That sounds good - would defo be interested if they fit - despite my username I am running a 16v at the moment so if the springs are for your VR6 they probably would not fit! Let me know what you think and also condition age etc

Cheers

[too hot 0]

Ray they are for the VR6,Eibach Sportlines I think !

I will dig them out they are in superb condition having only been on for a couple of thousand miles.

I`ll get the numbers off them and check with Eibach

[ray_vr6 1]

Brilliant - thanks!

[one_eyed_willy 0]

where are you guys getting the 2 year warranty from i only see 12 months on JOM

[ray_vr6 1]

Hi

This is one of the listings on ebay that quote 2yr warranty.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290558279461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

I have decided to go down the Bilstein B4 shocks and eibach springs.

A bit more expensive than the JOM coilovers (£320 all in) but from everything I have heard it would seem to be the better option

[one_eyed_willy 0]

Oh ok, don't really trust egay. They are 12 month warranty on venom, if they done 2 year then maybe.