Suspension advice if poss

Hi all
I am after some advice if poss, I have  mk1 convertible that I purchased last summer it came with a set of H&R coilovers on it. It does sit very low and is a very hard ride. There doesn't seem to be enough adjustment to raise it to the height I would like 30-40mm from standard, I was thinking about getting some longer springs to change the ride height. I am now wondering if I would be better getting a new lowered kit (not coilovers) so would not be quite so bumpy poss spax or another not too expensive.

thanks guys

Not a coilover expert but would have thought adjustment would go to standard height. What size wheels and rubber do you have on? Could it be small and skinny? My cars ( lots) running 195 50r15 on 15 bbs rm,ra,ronal turbo some are on standard some on coilovers find anything lower 21" (floor to centre of arch) breaks my spine 195 55 rr15 made a noticable improvement on turbos,even stopped cd skipping

H&R coilies are supposed to be quite good.

Do they adjusters on them for stiffness within the shocks at all? A little knob either at the bottom of the shock or on the top where they stick through the body.

Any pics or product numbers?

Ian

thanks guys for the replies, I don't think they will go anywhere near standard ride height I think min is 50mm,  it has got the standard 15 inch rivage wheels and occasionally catches on speed bumps (they are quite bad near me). Also we use it daily school runs ect and there is not much give in it. There is no top adjustments unfortunately

If you want non-coilovers, Eibach Pro Kit are very popular and about the height you are looking for. You could partner with:

Bilstien B4 - reasonably priced and well respected.

Koni Sport - a bit more expensive, but adjustable damping (what I am going for).

Bilstien B8 - A little more. Some find them a little stiff, but they are meant to be very good.

There are plenty of other options, but those come up a lot.

thanks all think might give the Bilsteins a go

You can find them as a kit if you go for the springs as well.

the_whip said

You can find them as a kit if you go for the springs as well.

must admit have been looking as a kit but can't seem to find

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233057941786

The fronts in the pics are insert dampers, but the pic are often wrong though. Can always call to check.

the_whip said

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233057941786

The fronts in the pics are insert dampers, but the pic are often wrong though. Can always call to check.

thanks for that I did speak to them they don't have the front struts in uk but can get them in a week so think may go with them thanks, whole kit £400 not bad.
Thanks for your help will give me something to do with all that going on

Hi rubbs, are you parting with the coil overs ?
Cheers Gaz 

I will be selling it at some point but tbh not sure what its worth so was thinking would prob just list on eBay 

Ok cheers , thanks for the reply. I'm looking for a set of coil overs for mine so if you do get a price in mind and its within what I want to spend I'll have them off u? Or if u still want to put them on eBay could u send me the link to it when u list them please. 07703755404 cheers Gaz 

I also have a full setup of standard suspension that's not been on long if your looking for stock height.
We could do a deal?
Cheers Gaz 

Hi Gaz
I will give you a shout, I have just got the new Bilsteins and springs. Prob will wait till out and about before doing anything but will drop you a text 

Ok thanks mate 

Hi Gaz
If you are interested I have just listed the coilovers on ebay

item number 133401624965
or the link below may work
Rob

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-Golf-Gti-Mk1-Convertible-H-R-Coilovers/133401624965?hash=item1f0f5b4185:g:UeoAAOSwNZNerzpA

Hi Rubbs
Thanks for that I'll keep and eye on them