Leavon 0 Posted April 27, 2004 I've currently got the C dropped 30mm on a Koni TA and Eibach spring setup and find the ride to be pretty harsh around town even though I've got the Konis on their softest setting. I originally wanted H&R springs but they were on back order for quite a while so I went with Eibachs, I was just wondering if H&Rs are significantly more compliant and whether it would be worth replacing the Eibachs? Cheers, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Brookes 0 Posted April 27, 2004 They are definetly more compliant. I use to have the eibach's and they shock the car to bits. H&R's nearly ride like standard suspension. Well worth the extra couple of pounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted April 27, 2004 Cool, that sounds promising, best get the card out. Thanks for the reply Andy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 27, 2004 Yeah, I had to wait a while for the H&R's and thought about Eibachs as they were also about £50 cheaper but I was warned against them... Overall i'm very pleased with my setup, Koni TA's with the H&R's, they are a bit 'bouncy' on uneven roads but get a nice country road with a few bends and its fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted April 27, 2004 Bouncy? Shouldn't be if you have dialled in enough damping resistance. Agreed on the Eibachs, also used to have some. Horrid springs. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 27, 2004 Bouncy? Shouldn't be if you have dialled in enough damping resistance. Well, Yeah, I havn't adjusted them at all yet from what Stealth recommended as I want to break them in / get used to them but maybe try a different setting on the way back if I go to Stanford Hall this w/e, overall the ride is pretty similar to yours Kev, as expected. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinsman 0 Posted April 27, 2004 i have the koni TA's with the stock springs cuz i cant afford the h&r's right now but it still rides pretty nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted April 28, 2004 Thanks everyone, my mind is properly made up to get the H&R's. cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Update: I've just been to pick the car up after having the H&R's fitted and the mechanic told me that he didn't think the shocks on the front were set to the same damping rates as one was a lot firmer than the other, I thought this odd as I was pretty sure that I had them both all set to their softest setting. Anyway I checked with the key when I got home and sure enough they were both set fully soft but when pushing down on the wings the drivers side was a lot softer, you can feel the difference between firm and soft on the drivers side but on the passenger side the diffence is much more subltle, more like hard and harder. Have I got a knackered shock? This might explain the slightly unpredictable handling that I've experienced on occasion. She's just cost me £900 :cry: I hope it doesn't get any worse. cheers, L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 14, 2004 Yep, the passenger one is knackered. Koni will replace it. You'll get a pair if they're old enough, or just one if it's a recent damper. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Cheers Kev, better start rummaging through the reciepts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Just spoken to Koni, and they have agreed to replace the deffective shock, no proof of purchase, nothing. Should be with me on Monday. At last a company with customer service :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 14, 2004 Did you make the claim through the garage that fitted it so that the labour is included to replace it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 14, 2004 No I didn't, but to be honest it would be a bit of a hassle for me to get over there, my cars back in my local garage next week to have a recon starter motor fitted so I'll get them to fit it then, I shouldn't notice it too much with the 11 hours of labour already on the bill :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Jeez.. Did you GSF the starter motor? They sell genuine Bosch refurbs for around £100. Very good quality stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 14, 2004 The one I got was a £100 recon one so I assume it's the same. Apparently recon one are the only one available nowadays? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted May 14, 2004 I suspect VW might have stocks of new ones, after all, it's the same motor as the later cars, IIRC. But most third party people only deal with recon units, yep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted May 21, 2004 The springs and the new shock are now on and the difference is amazing, it's still firm but it doesn't crash over potholes like it used to. I can actually dial in some damping and retain a civil ride, if only I'd waited for the H&R's 2 years ago! And the new starter motor seems to have done the trick, starts without hesitation now. She's getting a nice long run up to the lake district this afternoon, can't wait :D Thanks for the advice folks. L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APJ 0 Posted May 21, 2004 just for future reference how much r the koni TA's? bought the car in november and its got a gmax kit on it, can be harsh at times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 21, 2004 They're about £85 for the rears and £120 odd for the fronts, each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
