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Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« on: July 29, 2009, 05:26:59 pm »
Hi All,

I am thinking of upgrading the KW Ver3. I have currently Koni FSD and Eibach springs, theres nothing wrong with them and was wondering what kind of resale value do these have. Covered about 10k ish but not 100% as they were already on the car when i bought it!!!

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2009, 07:08:36 pm »
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If it's any help, what I do is take the retail price I paid new (and NOT the cheapest fleeBay/internet price you can find!) and round off at 50% to the nearest fiver. Postage & shipping extra and I won't negotiate.
 
I do this with anything I sell which is 'previously used' but in good condition.

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2009, 07:13:29 pm »
I was thinking of asking about £250 for it if reasonable??
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2009, 07:43:57 pm »
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Sounds reasonable to me but you'll probably have to be patient finding a buyer because most folks are primarily after the look rather than the ride. If someone has aftermarket anti-roll bars with the KoniFSDs and Eibach springs, the ride is extremely practical and without any loss of comfort. I had the KoniFSDs etc and went to KW-V3's which are much more 'hardcore' but not at all harsh if set up properly.

You'll need to post in the For Sale section in due course, but let's see what others might have to say here.

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« Last Edit: July 29, 2009, 07:46:02 pm by RedRobin »
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2009, 08:01:53 pm »
Yea thanks for the input m8. I have enquired about the V3 so I may go for it. As you say I am happy with the ride and stance of my car but it does scrape getting on my drive so the coilovers will help with this although the main reason is I do fancy doing some track days!!!!!!!! :driver: :driver: :driver: :driver: :driver: :driver:
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2009, 08:38:02 pm »
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If you fancy track days then the KW Clubsport would be even better, but KW-V3's or Bilsteins are totally more than adequate. The Clubsport just give extra adjustability of camber on the top mounts IIRC but you wouldn't want to run too much extra camber on the road because of uneven tyre wear (unless you have a set of track wheels with track rubber).

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Quote from: Smudgster on July 29, 2009, 08:01:53 pm

As you say I am happy with the ride and stance of my car but it does scrape getting on my drive so the coilovers will help with this


....I don't quite understand how the coilovers will be an improvement over your drive scraping problem - Coilovers will lower your car more than the KoniFSD setup and if you set your coilovers too high you'll compromise track work and probably fast road.
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2009, 08:57:01 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on July 29, 2009, 08:38:02 pm
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 The Clubsport just give extra adjustability of camber on the top mounts IIRC




The club sports have a completely different damper and spring rate as well, Similar to the difference between V1 and V3 according to VWR.  :smiley:
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2009, 09:14:50 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 29, 2009, 08:57:01 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on July 29, 2009, 08:38:02 pm
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 The Clubsport just give extra adjustability of camber on the top mounts IIRC


The club sports have a completely different damper and spring rate as well, Similar to the difference between V1 and V3 according to VWR.  :smiley:


....Thanks, TC :happy2: - I wasn't sure (hence the "IIRC"). Being VWR-KW-V3's it's my version which is virtually the same as KW Clubsports but without the adjustable topmounts (I was told by VWR).

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2009, 12:08:30 am »
Red Robin

Raising the car on the KW3's/Clubsports will not be compromised 'providing' you set the bump and rebound settings correctly.
The spring rates will be the same but it will mean that the struts may need a stiffer setting.

I'll be down at VWR next week hopefully for set up advice :happy2:

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2009, 12:21:46 am »
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Cheers, Ian :drinking: - My limited knowledge is exactly why I leave it to experts like VWR to set up my suspension. Correctly adjusting the settings is clearly critical for good results. I've only wanted to achieve a good setup which I don't have to adjust myself for fear of cocking it up!

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2009, 12:49:32 pm »
 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

Thanks for the info here guys. I am seriously considering the purchase now!!!!! My Golf is costing me a fortune as the modding bug has started lol lol lol lol

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2009, 09:55:57 pm »
Well I have bought them hehehehe :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

Be here next week and then fit them. Will advertise my Koni's and Eibachs then!!!!

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2009, 10:39:48 pm »
Im v interested in the fsd,s mate. Will pm you :happy2:
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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2009, 05:00:37 pm »
pm'd back

Just for info for the few ppl who have pm'd me about them. Once they are off I will clean and photo. Ppl can make there mind up then

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Re: Koni FSD and Ebach springs
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2009, 10:49:05 pm »
Whats the ride like on the FSD's/eibach's?
Is it much harder than standard?
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