Which would you choose & why?

Once the car is up and running the next big thing to sort is the suspension on my MK1. I inherited the car with scene style coilovers which aren't going to be up to the job of handling a MK1 20v so I am currently researching different options….

I would really like a set KW V2's as these are generally regarded as top of the pile but at £1100 odd quid I can't stretch to it especially as I want a diff as well for the gearbox I think I have narrowed down my options through research and general surfing to about 3 or 4 choices around the £600 - £700 mark. I would be really interested to hear peoples thoughts on them especially if you have them on your MK1.

1) Gaz coilover set-up (Not the gold ones which are nigh on 1K)

http://gazcoilovers.com/vw-golf-mk1-gaz-road-trackday-coilover-kit-p-58.html?zenid=sq0fd9hhnt93se16g05nus31a6

2) FK Konig set-up

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=2650245

3) Weitecs………

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEITEC-Hicon-GT-Coilover-Suspension-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk1-79-93-inc-Convertible-/160893789925?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+I&hash=item25760466e5

4) D2 racing (relatively unknown in the VW world by the looks of it)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/D2-RACING-SPORT-STREET-COILOVER-KIT-VW-GOLF-MK1-MK-I-1974-1985-Z1573-/230980734162?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c7864cd2

Other suggestions/recommendations welcome

Cheers

Smudger

I'd give those D2 ones a go if they came with adjustable top mounts.
Other than that weitec as I've heard there made by KW

Weitec are made by KW so you know they will be top quality.

I had a set on my old mk4 and they were amazing

I would go for KW matey. Go for the inox V1 and don't worry about the set up unless your looking to track the car. 

Have been offered a brand new set of Gaz ones with top mounts for £550 delivered.    

Thoughts?

Don't k Oe much about them. But you can get KW v1's for £565

I know nothing about any of them but voted anyway!  

Yomp said

I know nothing about any of them but voted anyway!  

thanks mate.  

Hi Andy I'm having the same dilemma as you pretty much sold on the d2 racing ones at the moment. But not many reviews   (well loadsa Asian plastic reviews but no German classics   )
Also looking at the Vogtlands for £650 with Damien @ DPM in Newcastle….

Dub-77 said

Hi Andy I'm having the same dilemma as you pretty much sold on the d2 racing ones at the moment. But not many reviews   (well loadsa Asian plastic reviews but no German classics   )
Also looking at the Vogtlands for £650 with Damien @ DPM in Newcastle….

I opted for the Gaz ones in the end mate. Currently being made for me now. Got a great price on them with the adjustable top mounts. PM me if you want the details of where I got them and prices etc.

Any Koni gear available for it? They'd get my vote, along with H&R.

I went D2 racing in the end and I've had em fitted for about a week now only done about 30miles on them but so far I'm more than happy with them. I've adj the ride height 4times with ease and left the spring as it is. Got them on the softest shock setting as the hardest setting would surely leave me with broken ribs with the roads around me. 

         

i like scene style coilovers.    

I chose Weitec but only because that's what I've bought for mine, heard nothing but good things about them, once they're in I'll let you know how they ride! lol

BIGNICKC said

i like scene style coilovers.    

The youth of today        

I wish I had youth!   

Just tight purse strings.. 

Right, Bear with me here….

Gaz are a very good mid range brand, I have set up a few super2000 cars with gaz units and all the older formula renault cars use gaz.

D2s are a bit of a odd one, I had some on my old track evo and they were shocking, seized within months, no rebuild service at the time. just a nightmare. Also the adjustment was a bit od, the steps in the adjuster werent equal, so set up and corner weighting was a big pain!

Weitec I have heard good things about.

I personally plan to go with Gaz on my car…..

Tic said

Right, Bear with me here….

Gaz are a very good mid range brand, I have set up a few super2000 cars with gaz units and all the older formula renault cars use gaz.

D2s are a bit of a odd one, I had some on my old track evo and they were shocking, seized within months, no rebuild service at the time. just a nightmare. Also the adjustment was a bit od, the steps in the adjuster werent equal, so set up and corner weighting was a big pain!

Weitec I have heard good things about.

I personally plan to go with Gaz on my car…..

Went with Gaz in the end mate. Received them a few weeks ago. Got a cracking deal on GHA's with topmounts

where did you get the GAZ from?