paulio252 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 So, I have just completed a rear GTI beam conversion on my lupo and everything worked out sweet... excluding the suspension (hence this thread). My OEM shocks have decided to break into about 5 parts probably as a result of the 60mm drop on springs about 6 months ago. The front ones are just as bad. My question is; 'Should I replace them with Apex/Spax/WhatEverElse shocks all round, or eBay special cheap coilovers?'. Please no flippant, pointess responses.Thanks in advance,Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpelupo Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 you pay for what you get, you pay cheap fleabay specials then you get cheap ride quality and build quality, IMO go for a decent set of coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulio252 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 So do you not recommend a combination of my lowered springs and new Apex shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 If you're happy with the ride height & can't see yourself wanting to tweak it then new shocks are going to be the best bet. Generally more comfortable than coilovers. My mates with Mk2s swear by Spax PSX, ride adjustable gas shocks isnit. Though one of them has just put Bilstein B12s on the front of his 8v & coilies on the rear, **** that thing handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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