Hottuning coilovers fitted

[VeeDubs]

Very nice mate

I'd suggest one thing though. Don't go TOO low (like stupid low...) your suspension geometry WILL suffer and even I am seeing some bad effects of low suspension and i'm not the lowest mk3-er on here.

what do you mean the effects of low suspension? do you mean handling? or damage? etc?

[Bug_racer]

Ride quality is affected by spring rates I didnt say it was the be all and end all of ride quality .

I suggest you read up on your suspension from here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(vehicle) . Get an understanding of how it actually works and you'll realise that a coilover that has no shock adjustement can have its ride quality changed by changing the spring rate

[Golf Houso]

I'm saying that you cannot possibly quantify or measure the feeling people have towards the ride, and that's the reason no one is bringing up the spring rates.

[KI11Z]

If it's stiff it's stiff, if it's soft it's soft, there isn't anything else to it? i'm sure all our ass sensors are the same; So if I say "I have a set of non adjustable hottuning coilovers with 350lb springs and they're rocking the teeth outa my head!", then if you want something softish then get a lower spring rate than me


Anyway, if you don't care about ride quality or getting serious with handling, then DUMP THE DAMB POOPOO OUTA THAT 3 immediately!

[Mrk_Mickey]

what do you mean the effects of low suspension? do you mean handling? or damage? etc?

A bit of both. Mainly handling, because as has been said the control arms will not be sitting at optimum performing height (that's SUPPOSEDLY done by the factory) so the lower the car is the more it will tend to act as though it's feeling nice and flat but actually just putting too much stress on the suspension. Damage can obviously occur from this and from other things while having UBERLOW cars (but that bit is obvious).

A medium is always the best compromise. Trust me on that, because I know it from small experience too high and it will fly around like a plane or a boat; too low, and it will just pull itself out of line and not be as responsive as it should; if you're in the middle you will have less bumps, more body roll, less dumpage but at the same time a much better ride, all round.

[VeeDubs]

A bit of both. Mainly handling, because as has been said the control arms will not be sitting at optimum performing height (that's SUPPOSEDLY done by the factory) so the lower the car is the more it will tend to act as though it's feeling nice and flat but actually just putting too much stress on the suspension. Damage can obviously occur from this and from other things while having UBERLOW cars (but that bit is obvious).

A medium is always the best compromise. Trust me on that, because I know it from small experience too high and it will fly around like a plane or a boat; too low, and it will just pull itself out of line and not be as responsive as it should; if you're in the middle you will have less bumps, more body roll, less dumpage but at the same time a much better ride, all round.

you are a god send mickey. thanks so much. I'm thinking of running my ksports nice and low at first, then raise them up once im over the novelty (if that is possible).

I'll let you know how it all goes. Pics will be up as soon as i get her done. its looking to be all done within 2 weeks hopefully.

[Mrk_Mickey]

you are a god send mickey. thanks so much. I'm thinking of running my ksports nice and low at first, then raise them up once im over the novelty (if that is possible).

I'll let you know how it all goes. Pics will be up as soon as i get her done. its looking to be all done within 2 weeks hopefully.

Cheers champ! It's nice to know information is appreciated. Hey, after all - I know what I know only through means of this forum. I put it completely down to the lads that gave me advice when I was wee in the volkswagen scene.


Oh and by the way! I am running quite low and my car doesn't handle as well as it could. I'm not suffering, I (and the car) still love hooking into corners and screaming through the outside (in the speed limit of course)

[VeeDubs]

Cheers champ! It's nice to know information is appreciated. Hey, after all - I know what I know only through means of this forum. I put it completely down to the lads that gave me advice when I was wee in the volkswagen scene.


Oh and by the way! I am running quite low and my car doesn't handle as well as it could. I'm not suffering, I (and the car) still love hooking into corners and screaming through the outside (in the speed limit of course)

yeah the info is sooooo helpful! My car is going in on monday. Ksport coilovers, its going to be put on 5cms for the novelty, so i can get some snaps then ill raise her up a little (so i dont lose my ***sump)

[schoona]

Sump mate

Can't wait to see how these Ksports sit though, congrats. Need funds!!

[VeeDubs]

thanks for the help therehahaha.

ill let you know how it goes, im using my tax return hahaha.