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Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« on: June 07, 2011, 11:49:14 am »
Along with a stage 1 remap, which would give me the biggest improvement in handling? Lower/stiffer springs or WALK with stiffer rear ARB?

Sadly, I can't afford to get everything done at the same time - have to do them in stages over a few months.

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 11:50:51 am »
springs all day long and it will look so much better too

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2011, 10:23:47 am »
springs all day long and it will look so much better too

Thanks Mat. That's the way I'm going for overall benefits and to hopefully get rid of the rolling and 'floaty' feeling. I'm assuming not too many people have WALK installed, and if they do it wouldn't be in isolation.

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2011, 10:39:43 am »
I had walk fitted with eibach springs and it made a big improvement on the way the car felt ie less body roll and turn in was a little crisper. Lots of people have the walk kit fitted on the forum with a whole lot of other suspension set ups,I have fitted with kw v3 coil overs and it rides spot on

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2011, 10:48:15 am »
Walk and ARB IMO.  springs make the ride less controlled over bumpy surfaces as the dampers have reduced travel.  IMO if your changing springs you should change dampers as well

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2011, 11:11:23 am »
Walk and ARB IMO.  springs make the ride less controlled over bumpy surfaces as the dampers have reduced travel.  IMO if your changing springs you should change dampers as well

OK, I was under the impression that Pro Kits work with OEM dampers no problem as they only lower the car by a small amount. It's the progressive spring rate that I'm after for less pitching and roll, not so much the lower height. I did't want firmer dampers due to the crappy roads and countless speed bumps I drive every day. What dampers would you suggest that won't kill the ride?

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2011, 11:12:51 am »
Walk and ARB IMO.  springs make the ride less controlled over bumpy surfaces as the dampers have reduced travel.  IMO if your changing springs you should change dampers as well

OK, I was under the impression that Pro Kits work with OEM dampers no problem as they only lower the car by a small amount. It's the progressive spring rate that I'm after for less pitching and roll, not so much the lower height. I did't want firmer dampers due to the crappy roads and countless speed bumps I drive every day. What dampers would you suggest that won't kill the ride?

Koni FSD dampers ride better and comfier than stock, as well as perform better when pushed.  They are the only dampers ive tried that ive found to be comfier than stock

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2011, 09:52:33 am »
Janner, the Koni FSD dampers are nearly £500 per set, way over my budget. I'll stick with the OEM dampers for now and see how they go.

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Re: Eibach Pro Kit or WALK + ARB?
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2011, 09:55:23 am »
they are fine i ran mine on stock dampers for a while they are spot on

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