which suspension systems do you recommend or use????

[neil86]

Hi new to this forum basically i am starting to modify my golf gt sport diesel. I would like some coilovers or springs/dampers basically i want good handling rather than going low.  I have seen alot of lowered cars bouncing round and that isnt what i want.

I have never bought after market suspension before so want to get it right first time i hope Ha ha.

Reason aiming for coilovers is there height adjustable so can dial it in better to suit me, as dont want to catch my bumper or sump.

Any help or experiance would be great.

[Beddie]

Bilstein B8 dampers with quality springs such as Eibach or H&R with a modest 30mm drop and excellent road manners / handling imo 

[damoegan]

Koni FSD shocks with H&R springs is what I run 

[neil86]

cheers any pics side on, i noticed they said it would lower the car slighlty more at the rear than front with springs, i didnt want this due to putting gear in the back so i was going to run the rears slightly higher with coilovers.

I  may have this wrong still looking into it, whats wheels are you running 18" or 19" i presume 19"s dont handle as well.

[damoegan]

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[neil86]

thanks for that looks well. gona have to look into these ta

[damoegan]

 

[Richn83]

Koni FSD shocks with H&R springs is what I run 

How do you find the FSD's and you got any info on the H&R's that you used   

This has been somethign that I have been considering, initially thinking coil-overs for the adjust ability (keeping the front to rear rake despite rear load) but the FSD best of both idea appeals as well 

[damoegan]

Rich, they were already on the car when I get it mate, so no info from where they are from 

BUT, I do rate the ride, comfort and handling very well (had coilovers on previous cars). And I dont think I've read a bad thing about either the FSD's or the H&R's 

[Richn83]

Rich, they were already on the car when I get it mate, so no info from where they are from 

BUT, I do rate the ride, comfort and handling very well (had coilovers on previous cars). And I dont think I've read a bad thing about either the FSD's or the H&R's 

Cheers Damogen, would have been good for a comparison compared to standard but good to hear that its good for both ride and handling. 

[neil86]

koni fsd's are they adjustable rebound etc or all preset, just not heard of fsd model.

[Richn83]

preset they arent coil over just replacement shocks over standard, but they have a valve inside that opens or closes dependent upon the frequency of the suspension movement, so short hard movements allow the valve to open so the shock absorbs the bumps and then on longer frequency movements like the pressure applied through cornering the valve is shut so that the shock is more resistant keeping the car flat its supposed to give you the best of both worlds.

[berg]

get the bilstein b12 kit with eibach sportlines - GNJ motorsport will give you a good price off here 

[neil86]

how much lower is sportlines? Where are the company based

[SteveP]

What's your budget?