Author Topic: Opinion of these coilovers??? (Read 3514 times)

tomoc2003 · « **on:** April 09, 2009, 03:15:46 pm »

As above opinions of http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220388883256

only want them for the look so not a huge emphasise on handling

Cheers Tom

joesgti · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2009, 03:34:22 pm »

they look alright if your just wanting the low looks,

tomoc2003 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:47:09 pm »

Thanks mate

matsu · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:11:55 pm »

think i asked this question once and got caned lol!
bearing in mind i want mainly for the looks and i,m deffo not a boy racer so not chucking it about all over the show.

what are the main concerns with these compared to say...AP or eichbach or KW?
from a newbies point of view?

matsu

chungster · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:32:22 pm »

they are TUV approved (so they say) so must be semi legit at least.

prolly a rip off from Weitec and the like, which is a cheaper brand of the KW group.

tomoc2003 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2009, 12:19:39 pm »

Yeah probs
so been on a tight budget i think they be fine for the looks
my mate got cheap no makes for his mk4 and they've been sound

jonnyc · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2009, 12:21:37 pm »

For sure they will be low when the dampers collapse

Na, think you will probably be ok with them for a while, but dont expect them to last..

matsu · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:56:39 pm »

got talking to a local guy who sets up a few local race cars and he has recommended me go for just eichbach springs only.
he said for an everyday car i get the look the control and feel and more importanly for road the comfort. i have no need for coilovers!
i think i got quoted 330 fitted for the springs. is that any good? as the advice?

fanx
matsu

matt a · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2009, 02:23:08 pm »

Well Ã‚Â£200 for fitting seems excessive, unless he is doing the alignment as well?

matsu · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2009, 02:36:43 pm »

so i can buy them as a set for 130 notes?
fcukingA!

i,m sure i know someone who can fit for a favour!!
happy days!

joesgti · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2009, 03:10:55 pm »

id still go with the cheap coilovers over springs,

matsu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2009, 03:35:35 pm »

can i ask why mate?
again,from a real numpty newbie point of view?

i,m sure if i ever get to meet ya'll,..... i,m in for real stick!

matsu

joesgti · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2009, 03:40:41 pm »

Quote from: matsu on April 14, 2009, 03:35:35 pm

can i ask why mate?
again,from a real numpty newbie point of view?

i,m sure if i ever get to meet ya'll,..... i,m in for real stick!

matsu

yea, you can ask, but if i told you id get shot down myself

only joking, simple reason for me is the fact that the springs just dont go low enough, the springs make the car look like it should look std, the coilovers bring it down alot more, stupid reason really so im outta here before robin comes along

tomoc2003 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2009, 05:38:54 pm »

Yeah see thats what i want! my mate has just put spings damper.. on his focus st and its nice but not slammed
and i just want the slammed look

matt a · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:34:38 pm »

Yeah the springs are around Ã‚Â£140 try www.europerformance.co.uk

The reason I wouldnt go for springs alone is the fact that they can shorten the life of the shocks, so shocks and springs or coilovers.