Suspension advice needed
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Not sure if coilovers would be ok on a MK 1..
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For a cab I think 6/5kg would be better.
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The best ride quality is the original set up as VW spent a lot of time and money getting it right, if you go lower it will need to be stiffer to stop things hitting the floor…
The lowering Eibach spring and bilstein shocks are a good comprise for comfort and looks and for just over £300 are a good price, I'm running this set and very happy with it as my cars a daily drive and it copes with speed bumps and pot holes.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233057941786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
You need to have the original strut housing to use this set up as the front shocks are just the inserts.
The cabriolet is heavier than the tin top so you need to make sure you get a kit designed for a cabriolet.
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https://v-maxxshop.co.uk/products/v-maxx-x-street-height-adjustable-60-vw-01
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My bc are 30 point adjustable, I've only ever really run bc's, with the correct spring rates, they're unbeatable. But you're looking around 900 quid.
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To get the best handling for the Golf you don't really want to go much lower than 30mm or the wish bones and track rods will be at to much of an angle and then you need to start looking at flipping the track rods and extending the bottom ball joints.
It all depends on what you want out of the car, to go low for shows etc then air ride might be another option?
Also get some new Febi top mounts when changing the suspension and you will need to get the camber and tracking adjusted once it’s settled.
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Ive got TA Technix coilovers and they are just terrible, bone jarring ride, rattles from the helper springs and if you hit a pothole it feels like there is no suspension at all!
I was going to go down the bilstein/ Eibach route but they won’t fit behind the wheels I have so I’m going for some KW V1
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From classic-vw.co.uk I had to get sachs shocks for the rear and b4s on the front with eibach springs all round as no B4 rear shocks available. Try ringing them, speak to Mark he should be able to help …
How are you finding this set up? I'm looking at options as my unknown suspension is really crashy over the smallest of bumps in the road.
Mine currently measure 320mm from centre of the front wheel to the underside of the arch and 300mm at the rear. I'd like to be a fraction lower at the front but more compliant.
Do you know what yours measure now?
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Roach said
I run bc coilovers on my mk1.. I'll have to remember the spring rates I chose. But set to fully soft, they're smoother than the original suspension.
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Is there a specific version of bc coilovers to get? There seem to be a few, plus an extra low version.
As yours have the adjustable damping, is that what you mean when you say they are on full soft?
I was also looking at the heritage oem + version (I think that's what they call it) of the Kw v1s which are cheaper but no damping adjustments. Not sure how necessary that is to get a softer ride out of coilovers.
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Had a look at this and mine currently measure 320mm front and 315mm back. Hope this helps.
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