anyone know about weitec hicon gt coilovers

[Njay]

thanks preen, can you inbox me the price

sorry though i won't buy from you cause Audvolks are replacing my fk's with the weitecs for an additional couple of the dollars

[Shadow_Rusty]

I'm running Weitec Hicon GTs in my Mk1 GLD. Love them.

I have KW V1s in my Caddy and have been running them for 3 years now. Really, really happy with them. There is essentially no difference between the V1 Basic and the Weitec Hicon GT internally. But they are better value for money, so I recommend them over the KW Basic range.

It's the twin-tube dampers that provide the softer ride, while still being very firm in a corner. I only recommend and sell them because I believe they are the best on the market.

Weitecs come with 2yrs, 40,000km warranty and the KWs come with 2yrs, unlimited km warranty. So that's the only advantage to buying the KW basic.

If there is ANY problem with the kits I sell, the problems are attended to locally. My supplier can repair and service all of the KW range locally.


Email me and I'll hook you up with more info if you are interested, dude.

Hi mate, How would they compare to the stock suspension on a V5 bora? I'd like something that's lower, but not too much rougher than the stock suspension... (Apparently I'm getting Old... lol) Also, what sort of price are they without fitting??

[djorkboy]

I'm a little confused by something I see on websites advertising coilovers for sale. In some kits it shows extra parts that other kits don't have in the product pictures. See the items circled in red in the picture below, what are these? Do all coilovers come with them or just some? (picture is of a set of FK Highsport coilovers for a MKIV R32/Bora 4motion)

[kapowww]

I'm a little confused by something I see on websites advertising coilovers for sale. In some kits it shows extra parts that other kits don't have

Aren't those sway bar links? My KWs didn't come with them.

Just to comment on my KWs (which should be a similar ride to the Weitecs) the ride is definitely a lot harsher than stock. On the uk-mkivs thread linked previously someone said the Weitecs are slightly softer and are more streetable. My KWs seem to be really bouncy, and they're wound up to maximum height as I haven't gotten my guard work done yet and don't want my tyres getting destroyed. It doesn't help that I've also now got 18s with 40 profile tyres.....

Quick aside: Does the suspension get softer or harsher when lowering height adjustable coilovers? The spring would get compressed more so it would mean a harsher ride?

[Shadow_Rusty]

Yes, the links in red are swarbar links. Only 4wd (and people with TT arms) use those links.
FWD links go from the arm to the swaybar.
4wd links go from the shock to the swaybar.

As for lowering, the spring doesn't get anymore compressed.
However, the shock will be working in a different part of the shock body which can significantly change handling / feeling.

Also, did you run the factory 16's on your KW's? If so, what was the ride like then?
18's will also make the ride quite harsh due to the lower profile tyre not able to absorb as many bumps...

[kapowww]

Also, did you run the factory 16's on your KW's? If so, what was the ride like then?
18's will also make the ride quite harsh due to the lower profile tyre not able to absorb as many bumps...

I only had the stockies on for a while with the KWs but from memory it was pretty bouncy but not as harsh. Now I can hear the coins in my coin drawer being rattled every time I go over a slight bump. I'm putting my stockies back on soon anyways before I take my car back to the dealer so I'll give you more details then.

Sometimes it feels like I'm in my 180sx again with its knackered coilovers smashing over every bump in the road...

[Preen59]

Hi mate, How would they compare to the stock suspension on a V5 bora? I'd like something that's lower, but not too much rougher than the stock suspension... (Apparently I'm getting Old... lol) Also, what sort of price are they without fitting??

Firmer than stock, but definitely not what I would consider uncomfortable. You must realise that everything is a balance/compromise. If you want better handling, you will have a firmer ride. I consider the V1s or Hicon GTs to be the best compromise.

Yes, the links in red are swarbar links. Only 4wd (and people with TT arms) use those links.
FWD links go from the arm to the swaybar.
4wd links go from the shock to the swaybar.

As for lowering, the spring doesn't get anymore compressed.
However, the shock will be working in a different part of the shock body which can significantly change handling / feeling.

That's not entirely true. If you have them wound up to a point that the spring is pre-loaded, the ride will be harsher. If you lower the car, it will soften up.


Another thing that I tell people is to give the dampers about 2,000 km to bed in. If you think they are a little firm brand new, let them settle and then make your decision.


I went for a ride in Pierre's old red Mk4 GTI when he still had it, and it was low. The ride in it was quite good, and that was tucking 19s with KW V3s (which are firmer than the V1/2s).



At the end of the day, they ride a lot better than stock dampers with King Springs....

[kapowww]

That's not entirely true. If you have them wound up to a point that the spring is pre-loaded, the ride will be harsher. If you lower the car, it will soften up.


Another thing that I tell people is to give the dampers about 2,000 km to bed in. If you think they are a little firm brand new, let them settle and then make your decision.

So lowering would soften it up a bit? That's what I was told years ago when I had to get a roadie for a car that was too low but suspension was too firm. Mechanic said raising the car would get it at the right height, but would make it way too stiff... (although I can't get my head around the physics of this for some reason.)

Yeah I forgot to mention I've only had my coilovers on for a couple of weeks so they haven't settled properly. I just went for a ride before and I remember when I had the stockies on I was impressed with how smooth the ride was. It was the same smooth Bora that I had from the start, but handled better. The 18s do make a huge difference though and I can feel heaps more bumps, but hey you gotta suffer for looks sometimes. Also I only have the front 18s on at the moment so it'll get worse with the rears too!

[Njay]

anyway im about to order the coilovers, is it worth spending the additional $300 to get coilovers with adjustable dampering

cheers

Neru

[Njay]

Had the coilovers installed last week, the difference it huge between the weitecs and fk, ride is so much better i wish i bought these from the start. Less body roll as well