Tax Return Time - what to do with the coin?

[VW GTI]

What worries me when you search on google for 'KAW suspension' and it returns "Did you mean: kw suspension"

I'd definitely go H&R if you can get it under $1k after conversion. Otherwise I'd be going for the Bilstein B12 kit.

[Koz]

Just curious though, why bother with a 40mm drop??I think the Polo looks great with a 25 to 30mm drop, but thats just me.

Id have to disagree with that - I believe even at 40mm it still looks like a 4x4.

It starts to look sexy and like a real hot hatch lowered by 50mm or MORE.

Thats my 2 cents.

Ciao

Koz

[GT3]

why bother with a 40mm drop??I think the Polo looks great with a 25 to 30mm drop, but thats just me.

It works out to be a 40ml drop on a standard Polo, which equates to a 25ml on a Polo GTI (already 15ml lower than standard). The Koni sports kit has a 40ml drop also (25ml in GTI), so that should give you an idea of how they will sit.

The H&R Cup kit is well priced, but their shocks are sourced elsewhere and aren't in the same league as other better known ones. Reports are that the Cup kit is a fairly harsh ride. Best to try before you buy if possible, eg someone who's already got them fitted.

[Blitzen]

It's works out to be a 40ml drop on a standard Polo, which equates to a 25ml on a Polo GTI (already 15ml lower than standard). The Koni sports kit has a 40ml drop also (25ml in GTI), so that should give you an idea of how they will sit.

Ahh, thats right, I always forget that they incorporate the standard ride height into it...My screw up.

[VW GTI]

It's works out to be a 40ml drop on a standard Polo, which equates to a 25ml on a Polo GTI (already 15ml lower than standard). The Koni sports kit has a 40ml drop also (25ml in GTI), so that should give you an idea of how they will sit.

The H&R Cup kit is well priced, but their shocks are sourced elsewhere and aren't in the same league as other better known ones. Reports are that the Cup kit is a fairly harsh ride. Best to try before you buy if possible, eg someone who's already got them fitted.

Any comments on the Eibach kit?

[GT3]

Any comments on the Eibach kit?

Their kits are good too, but like H&R, Eibach specialise in and are brilliant at springs. The best way to tackle it is to match your favourite spring to your favourite shock, eg H&R/Eibach springs, Bilstein/Koni shocks etc

[Grant]

Anyone heard good/bad about the the KW combo?

[RhysQ]

i noticed on that website that it has both weight restrictions and mm drops for VA and HA. what are VA and HA....i'm assuming they are the front and back axle, am i correct?

[VW GTI]

I believe so, HA is rear and VA if front I think.

[Grant]

I believe so, HA is rear and VA if front I think.

yep, thats it

[RhysQ]

well folks, i just got my car back frm service today.

- $285 for my 30K service, i reckon thats pretty damn good.

- the water in my headlight was from the plug on the rear of the light had come off, so 'problem solvered' (so to speak).

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY:

- my mechanic found nails in both my front right and back left tyres - bloody building sites.

so then, looks like i will have to give the H&R springs a miss and get some tread. have ordered 4 of the Marangoni Zeta Linea's through Jax here on the Gold Coast. the guy is calling back soon with a price etc....hopefully something similar to what DaveMack paid for his ($184/corner fitted and balanced).....but mine are 17's, so we'll see.

for this i will keep a budget of about $800 so that still leaves me with about $500 to play around with. i think maybe seat intake, panel filter, and mount inserts.