CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 18, 2004 I know these have been talked about in the past but I need to know what they are like for certain before I buy some for my car. What is putting me off is that I have heard reports from a couple of people that they are quite poor quality and they provide a harsh bouncy ride. I know someone with a rallye who bought the fixed rate damping coil overs and they are awful! the car bounces all over and is severely under damped. There are a lot of people on this forum have bought them so they must have someting going for them somewhere.... Can I have some objective opinions before i part with the best part of 600 quid Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 18, 2004 Best bet is do what I did, actually try a car with them fitted, I'll happily let you try mine, its on Konogsports, lowered by about 60mm and on 15" BBS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted August 18, 2004 I have the FK Koni coilovers adjustable height and dampering. They are great no bounce or recoil. Be a little careful of cheaper versions as some of them were designed for Mk2 golf and the C is a lot heavy. Talk to John 16vG60 he has fitted quite a few different sets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exturbo2003 0 Posted August 18, 2004 where are you mate you can try my car and draw your own conclusions or buy mine 10 months old and less then 3000 miles yours for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 18, 2004 I've driven a VR with the Koenigsports and I was well impressed with the ride quality, bump absorbtion and handling. I know some people find them a bit much but for a coilover, they're pretty impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 18, 2004 exturbo2003, I would be interested in yours but I am in need of a one off set,with vr rated fronts and golf rallye rears. Kev, what do you mean by 'a bit much for a coilover? whats your motor currently sporting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 18, 2004 p.s. I am the Durham area Mr ExTurbo, where abouts are you located? And why are you selling them if they are that good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exturbo2003 0 Posted August 19, 2004 did i say they were good :? personally i think they are the biggest pile of shit on the market Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted August 19, 2004 I find em abit bouncy, but then again they are wound down alot :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exturbo2003 0 Posted August 19, 2004 got mine on the highest setting i can and the rebound needs to be at max to stop it bouncing all the time but back roads at speed are a nightmare and the fronts crash back down :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 19, 2004 Kev, what do you mean by 'a bit much for a coilover? whats your motor currently sporting? I said some people can find them a bit too much, *but* for a coilover they are vey good. By that I meant historically, COs have always been rock hard and bouncy compared to normal setups, and some people find that a bit much..... I dunno mate, I found Tom's (VR6) car to be superb with them and I'm not a fan of COs. His is dropped about 50mm I think and there is slight bounciness on the limit of their travel and I think that's half the problem. Drop them too low and you lose your suspension travel and get bounciness in return. I've got Koni TAs and H&Rs on mine. I wouldn't use anything else :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 19, 2004 funny you should say that - I have decided to buy a set of koni dampers with either H&R or Eibach springs. I am not interested in changing the ride height every ten minutes, and I am not running 10" wide wheels so they are pointless to me anyway.... My old corrado had Koni top adjustables and Eibach springs and it was fantastic (for the 4 weekd I owned it until it got nicked. :( ..) Thanks chaps - you have saved me some cash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 19, 2004 The Eibachs are slightly lower and firmer than the H&Rs. But one trump card the H&Rs do have is an even ride height. Set the rear koni to the middle slot with the H&Rs and you have exactly the same arch to floor height all round. The Eibachs tend to make the rear sit lower, as they always used to with the MK2s aswell. You should be able to get round that by moving the rear koni's circlip up to the top slot but I'm sure someone else on here has tried that and *still* run out of adjustment. Best bet is the H&Rs mate..... you can't go wrong and you will love the ride quality too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 19, 2004 Thanks for the advice marra - thats what I will be going for. Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neocorrado 0 Posted August 26, 2004 H&R coilovers baby, thats what i have and i have to say that i love them they dont bounce and owne the corners :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted August 26, 2004 how much did you pay for those then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neocorrado 0 Posted August 26, 2004 I got them for $1400 USD but i'm sure you can get them for less cause i didn't shop around i just wanted them so bad but their great :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted August 26, 2004 Got a set on mine. Rate them highly. :D :D :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted August 26, 2004 got mine on the highest setting i can and the rebound needs to be at max to stop it bouncing all the time but back roads at speed are a nightmare and the fronts crash back down :mad: stuart > sounds like you have a bad set there mate... i have been on lots of cars running these and there all spot on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
