MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: ollie288 on July 31, 2009, 09:01:57 pm
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Is anyone using SPAX RSX coilovers on the mk5? They seem a good quality set of coils with 28 way adjustment on damping. they lower up-to 65mm according to the manufacturers details.
I have a few questions:
What is the quality like on the ride?
Has anyone got a pic of a 65mm drop on a golf?
I was thinking of Fks but I want qualiy as well!
Any input appreciated!
Thanks Ollie :happy2:
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i had a set of old spax rsx's on my old ibiza cupra, i would never buy a set again after driving the seat with those on, the car drove shocking with them on, handled crap, the ride was very very harsh, and the one coilover leaked fluid so when i got a new one it cost me nearly 300, these were the old spax coilovers, so not sure about the new one's , but the older coilovers that i had were crap
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Yeah the company has new management now and i believe they are alot better than the old crappy ones! Does anyone have the new ones?
Also anyone with a pic of a 65mm drop?
thanks
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I cant remember anyone on here ever posting that they have Spax coil overs Olli. :smiley:
But also i have not heard anything bad about them.
65 mil drop is going to be more than enough though. :smiley:
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I cleared some code off my friends MK4 GTi day before yesterday
It's fitted with these coilovers, TBH, my first impressions were not good
Crashy ride, harsh ride
Bound and re-bound were all over th place
I've driven quite afew cars on coilovers, admitly mainly evo's as thats what i had afew years ago - Tein, Ohlins and D2
All of the afore mentioned were completly different to the Spax on the MK4 golf
They were composed, matched and all round good
Took my firends Civic VTi (EK) outacouple of months ago - fitted with Tein Super Street, it was one of the best ride's - it drove so well.
If i were you i'd be looking to strech your budget and maybe look at the Tein Super Streets, maybe the Mono Block range if your handy behind the wheel.
Alot of people run the Eibach coilovers, personally not driven or been out in anything with them on although i'd really like to try them as i would like some coilevers soon
Just my 2p
What do i know, i'm just a thick window bloke :wink:
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Thanks! Are you sure these are the newer ones that were fitted to the mk4 golf? I believe the quality of the old ones were shocking but they have been improved!
I will have a look at the teins! Any others you would suggest!
I was looking at FKs but the ride on those is bad as well. These have damper adjustment. I have spoke to a bloke who has them on their mk5. He said the ride is excellent!
I dont know what to do now!!!
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Yes, i belive these are the revised versions - he's not had them that long
I've driven on KW Variant 2 and 3 - both good
Been out in, don't laugh, a mk2 Caddy van with FK's fitted, and although being leaf srung on the back the ride was very very good considering it's dumpped in the weeds !
Like i say, i'd like to try the eibach's for myself, but i'll probably end up with the Tein Super Street's as i know a guy ;)
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how much would you be looking at for teins? :wink:
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Dunno yet, until i want them i just go on the RRP then smile at the discount i get :happy2:
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Thats what I mean RRP! :happy2:
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Circa £600 for super streets i think off the top of my head
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Is that all!!!! :pomppomp:
Thats £20 more than the SPAX!
Im going to have to look into those! :happy2:
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Any idea where to look online? :happy2:
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Sorry, i work in +VAT ;)
Try camskill or ballance motorsport or Curcit
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:sad1: haha ill have a look around!
:happy2:
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Has anyone else had experience with the Spax? Also what are people using for they cars? I would appreciate some guidance on this! Pics of your car and a review!
Thanks
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Is anyone using any FK's? Any reviews?
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First off Olli you need to decide what you want them for and what height you intend to run them at.
Its very hard to get a subjective review of them, because 90% of the time people are only going to big up what they have bought, you are going to have to find a very honest person to come on here and say the bilsteins i bought are really harsh or KW's are over priced.
You will also get a lot of people telling you get these they are made in the same factory as KW. :chicken: Well thats like saying buy a 1.4 litre golf instead of a ED 30.
First off decide you budget and what you want them for. You look like the type of person who will have a different car by Christmas. :laugh:
So you dont really need to go top of the range, So how long they last before they rust or the dampening starts getting poor is not your main consideration.
I would look at something like the Weitec range, i have no personal experience with these but they will be a similar range as the Spax. :happy2: and get bought more for the Mk 5 platform so you should get a better idea of whether they will suit your purpose.
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Thanks Topcat! :drinking:
Well if I am honest with you I plan to keep my car for 3-4 years! This is due to me being 17 and insurance. When im 20-21 I will be able to get a car with more performance! I brought the best car I could afford with the insurance! (1.6 FSI laser blue :grin:) I plan on changing it quite a bit. All I have done so far is install a full GTI leather interior. Next is sorting out the stance and wheels.
What I want from the coilovers:
Good lowering range! I want the car to be able to be lowered quite far. I dont want to be ridiculously slammed because this is a daily drive but I would like to be as low as possible without rubbing.
I would ideally like the height to be adjustable whilst the coilovers are still on the car.
I want the ride to be sporty. good round corners etc but I do not want a really harsh ride so a little comfort is important as daily driver!
I dont want them to corrode in a month!
What is your drop and what are you running?
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^^^ He got the wrong Ollie :stupid:
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:signLOL:
I dont mind it did quite help me lol! Still help me tho haha :signLOL:
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I need a Holiday i thought you where the new Olli who has just signed up. :grin: :ashamed: he changes his car quite often i believe.
As long as you clean them regulary then they should stay adjustable, its when the thread starts rusting and sh*tting up that its dificult to adjust.
It all depends on what wheels you get or have as to how low you can go. This should not be a Problem if you have Mk golf specific wheels as they will be well inside the arch. :happy2:
Most coilovers will give you a sportier ride than you have at present, again look into the weitec ones they should suit your needs in your price range and should give the best of both worlds, height and ride quality. :smiley:
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Thanks ill have a look. Im looking to spend about £700 :drinking:
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Ollie you have a PM. :happy2: