help suspension upgrade

[antinora]

look i'm looking for some thats not too expenxive...

what have you had done and how much ?

[ausgolfer]

If you are on a tight budget, and you arent worried about ride height, just get some Bilstein or Koni shocks. I wouldnt go with pedders or king springs (sorry... no offence intended, just an opinion) because they arent TUV approved. My Koni Yellows and H&Rs cost about 2K fitted, and I doubt you could get much for too much less... Maybe budget for 1500 minimum... For proper TUV approved stuff. Just a set of shocks could cost as little as 600 bucks + fitting. If you are going to do something, do it right. Crazy not too. It may cost more in the long run...

Pedders make good stuff IMO especially if you're on a budget(but I'm no pedders salesperson just one of many options), anyone on a budget like this isn't going to get konis or bilsteins, like I already sugested.

As for TUV approval, I doubt much Australian made stuff has TUV approval....(TUV is similar to our E marks) I think it's unwise to write off aussie stuff so readily.

Back on track.. Just give any reputable suspension place a ring. They should be able to give you a decent idea of what prices you're looking at as well as the more readily available options.

Before I upgraded to my current suspension, I had poly bushes all round, Pedders front inserts, Koni non adjustables in the rear with standard springs. The car went very well, but would have been better a little lower and with the aid of a rear anti roll bar.

[antinora]

im just thinking to do shocks all round right now . I really have no idea about the differences in suspension and i dont want the guys to take me for a ride...

[syncro]

I think Ron at C & S Auto, Padstow (9774 3340) has some Golf 2 shocks if you want cheapies.

[ausgolfer]

I think Ron at C & S Auto, Padstow (9774 3340) has some Golf 2 shocks if you want cheapies.

Sorry to get off track but is that the owner of the Yellow Perril?

[antinora]

yeah im looking at all new shocks

[mrgolf]

Hahahaha!!!! Great stuff. Yellow Peril has made its way onto this forum. I love it. I have been calling it that for years...

I reckon TUV is a guarantee against poor workmanship, and represents serious R&D done by specialists on specific vehicles...... Thats all...

[syncro]

Sorry to get off track but is that the owner of the Yellow Perril?

Yes it is!

[syncro]

I reckon TUV is a guarantee against poor workmanship,

Not really. I've seen alot of TUV approved rubbish around.

[h100vw]

TUV a German quality system. Agreed it doesn't mean the spring and damper rates will be perfect but look at the number of 'named' brands from Europe that are TUV approved. You can't even fit a different steering wheel in Germany without a TUV approval certificate.

I have some King springs on the front of my MK1 and don't rate them.

I would sooner fit TUV approved stuff over anything I can buy made in Australia. Not to knock Australian made stuff but how many MK1/2/3/4/5 Golfs have they tested their gear on???

Gavin

[mrgolf]

precisely...

[syncro]

. Not to knock Australian made stuff but how many MK1/2/3/4/5 Golfs have they tested their gear on???

Gavin

I agree.

I wouldn't buy any Aussie sway bars or springs for a Golf.

[ausgolfer]

I agree.

I wouldn't buy any Aussie sway bars or springs for a Golf.

I wouldn't buy an aussie ARB either, haven't heard much about king springs other than they're affordable.... Just suggesting affordable options.

[DubSteve]

look i'm looking for some thats not too expenxive...

what have you had done and how much ?

Like my post said I got all for springs done for $550

[moto]

Theres absolutely nothing wrong with factory springs and struts on a Mk2 GTI. Its not by spending lots of money you'll get a better handling car than one with the standard factory spec. Most people modify to lower the ride height buts that's only cosmetic and introduces problems not present in the standard car.

If you stay factory you won't be changing springs. Its the struts, strut bearings etc that go off and give you sloppy bounce and knocks. The springs are non wearing for all intents and purposes. As I said before, the guys to speak to are Heasmans. What they dont know doesn't matter and they're completely trustworthy. They'll advise you and quote you some options. Then you can get some comparos. But it sounds to me like replacing the struts with new factory ones will leave you completely satisfied and keep your car standard.