What Supension is best?

[Hugo]

What is the best suspension for a MK2 Rev. 1 turbo. Its about time I change the suspension as it is getting a little soft etc. Do I want shocks and springs or “coilovers” and what is the difference. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money on the wrong thing. I don not use my car on the track if this helps.

Hugo

[Steve Flynn]

I have only just bought my rev 1 tubby, which had Tein coilovers on already. I have to say, I thought the ride was going to be bad, but it isn't. I would say it is no worse than my old rev 1 NA which was fitted with standard shocks and PI 40mm spirings. The handling with the coilovers is superb.

[Lewis Jay]

I would say it depends how much you got to spend , if you`ve got £400-£500 buy shocks n springs, if you got £1000-£1500 go for some coilovers. I got TEIN superstreet on my MK2 n/a with 18`s on 35 tyres, they are awesome .
Do it man!!!

[Lauren]

I would say it depends how much you got to spend , if you`ve got £400-£500 buy shocks n springs, if you got £1000-£1500 go for some coilovers. I got TEIN superstreet on my MK2 n/a with 18`s on 35 tyres, they are awesome .
Do it man!!!

Surely though 18s will not help the handling at all.

[Hugo]

What then can I get for about £600 then?

hugo

[ChrisW]

You could get the Koni adjustable sports suspension kit from DCDezign for about £370. Allow around £150 in labour to have it fitted. If you've got some money left over, get new droplinks as well from TwosRus.

That's what I've just done anyway

[Peter Gidden]

I agree. The Koni kit is quality and good value for money. About a 30mm drop, springs are progressive and about 25% uprated. The inserts are top adjustable allowing you to set them to what suits you.

I've fitted about 8 of these kits and every customer happy.

[Lewis Jay]

I would have to agree to, for around £400 the koni`s are probably the best kit available =D> .
As for the reference to 18`s n handling, my car is an N/A it dont go fast enough to upset the handling.