reecestrathearn Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Am not one of these people who can afford to spend thousands of pounds on my car. But gradually want to get it looking good. So couple hundred pound here and there for parts. Got a few hundred for coilovers...any one got good recommendations for what I have to budgets ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Here you go:http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48860Reviews on pretty much all coilovers available. Ap's and Weitech's get good reviews and range from around £400-£480. Anything cheaper and you're looking at ebay coilovers, i.e TA Technix, and other brands, but those are all the same with just a different name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecestrathearn Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Av got like 300 the now am I best just waiting to save for dearer ones? Or would I get a set at that price ? A don't know much about doing cars up am just new to this game mate. So every bit help counts. The ones of eBay as u said...would they no okay? A keep getting mixed reviews. Folk are saying if slamming the car cheaply ones will do but some folk are saying get dear ones as u won't have a bumpy drive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper_GTI Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) If your budget is any less than about £250-£300, just get the cheapest coilovers you can find, cus they're all made in the same factory.TA, JOM, raceland - they're al the sameEdit - to tell you the truth, even the so-called 'non-budget' coilovers are still crap. I have AP's, and although the ride is a little more forgiving (too soft IMO), the seals all weep oil and they do not sell separate servicing kits. Edited November 30, 2012 by Cooper_GTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecestrathearn Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I went and had a look at the reviews...everyone's is going on about these KWs they are costly... But would u recommend just saving for them if they are the ones everyone is talking about ? I plan on getting my car to highest standards but gradually. As I will be keeping for many years. As its only done 18000 miles. U got any other little tips to make the car look good. Just little things hear and there? Thanks for ur help lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecestrathearn Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Also am trying to up load a profile picture through my phone but it's saying to big. And aye then crop it and is still to big. Any help in getting pictures up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I tend to get the pixels to about 800x600...I think.It's up to you on the coilovers to be honest. I've got Weitec's on my Gti and I think they're great. I've not looked under the arch to check the condition of them for a while, but they seem to be holding up well. Everyone goes on about 'Inox' on the KW's, which means the struts are stainless steal, and if you've got the cash then I suppose its a good option. But after having my Weitec's on for just over a year, I was still able to turn mine by hand, and as long as you keep them in good condition you should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecestrathearn Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Also am trying to up load a profile picture through my phone but it's saying to big. And aye then crop it and is still to big. Any help in getting pictures up ? That's sweet man ur helping a lot. See the ones u have just now do they handle well and what kind of drive do you get ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Lupo Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Ive been in a friends GTI alot with Kw V1 and its very low and scrubs at the back sometimes, they are nice ride what you spend is what you get really. Imo I think the more you spend the better your gonna get as I've drove my fox with TA's and they wern't too bad depends what you want to put up with! As for other things the best things imo are to lower it as much as you like.. nice set of wheels with the right fitment for stance then little subtle mods. You could also start on body such as smoothing bumpers/boots but its what you like really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I have KWs on my GTI. Great ride and good road holding.Now done 56k and still seem to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Also am trying to up load a profile picture through my phone but it's saying to big. And aye then crop it and is still to big. Any help in getting pictures up ? That's sweet man ur helping a lot. See the ones u have just now do they handle well and what kind of drive do you get ?Yeah they handle really well imo, corner nicely, and I was surprised how comfortable they were! I was expecting them to be a lot worse after being in a mates GT4 that was on coils. You only really notice them when you go over speed bumps or hit a pothole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordon123200063 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yeah they handle really well imo, corner nicely, and I was surprised how comfortable they were! I was expecting them to be a lot worse after being in a mates GT4 that was on coils. You only really notice them when you go over speed bumps or hit a pothole.why the hell has he got the GT4 on coils they hold the road so good anyways or can he just not drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 So you think coils on a GT4 is a bit unnecessary? A bit like a strut brace on a 1 litre Lupo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 No, I think he is saying the suspension on the GT4 is already pretty "solid", whereas a 1.0 Lupo will not be designed for thrashing it around the country roads, which I always found was fun in my 1.0 Arosa; though it could have been better assisted by upgraded suspension etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 What sort of GT4 are we talking about for interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 To be honest I would offer £300 for these: http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?app=classifieds&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=1519 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Cheaper here than eBay with free postage to mainland UK...http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=05280045I∂=VW-Lupo-GTi-KW-Coilover-Kit-Variant-1-Basichttp://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=10280045U∂=VW-Lupo-GTi-KW-Coilover-Kit-Variant-1-InoxSorry realise that's for a GTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 For non GTI...http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=05280025G∂=VW-Lupo-Excl-3L-KW-Coilover-Kit-Variant-1-Basichttp://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=10280025Q∂=VW-Lupo-Excl-3L-KW-Coilover-Kit-Variant-1-InoxMaybe worth checking prices with Awesome, OPB, Regal and Kam Racing in the traders area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 He had some big plans for it, hence the coilovers.To be honest I would offer £300 for these: http://forums.clublu...em&item_id=1519I'd rather spend a bit more and get these, than some ebay ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwell Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 anyone had fk highsports.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Do the right thing and get weitecs. Fk's have a tendency of leaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwell Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 anyone seen the apex rdx coil overs ?http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=260582 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecestrathearn Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Been told to go for bc's ??? What use think of them? And do any of use upload ur pictures through ur phone?? Its not letting me put pictures up. Keeps saying the picture is to lare but a crop it right down and still to big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Use photobucket and copy the img tag. Bc's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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