alex williams 20 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hello all! I'm looking to purchase some new coilovers, but im not sure what would be the best value for money.They need to be something that will handle the odd track day too. Seen a few options on venom motorsport;http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=8636&manufacturer=Cobra&category=Suspension '> http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=45004&manufacturer=V-Maxx&category=Suspension '> http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=41010&manufacturer=Supersport&category=Suspension '> http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=38570&manufacturer=Spax&category=Suspension '> http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Apex&category=suspension&product=RDXCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%203 '> http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Apex&category=suspension&product=RDXCoilovers&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%203 has anyone had a set of any of these before? And what was the quality/durability? Many thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites
alex williams 20 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Dont think the links are working!!! So there is; Cobra evo-II V-maxx Supersport race Spax RSX Apex RDX Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have these,Jom Coilies and to be honest they are not that bad. certainly for the price. even the VR i have now was running these, although i was getting wheel rub where the car was slammed too much the stability was good, and could certainly throw her around corners and RB's just an option for you. redvr6_girl and KieranH 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelonit 119 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I fitted GAZ GHA's to my MK 4, they are not too expensive approx £500, they are height adjustable coilovers, also the damping is adjustable which I have used on the road, the ride was very good. http://www.gazshocks.com 4 Motion GAZ GHA Edited December 30, 2014 by Swivelonit Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I run these. Paid £960 for them but there quality. redvr6_girl, Bealieboy, ibs and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I run these. Paid £960 for them but there quality.HOW BLOODY MUCH Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Quality Dan. The misses bought them for my birthday. Haha. Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 now your missus must really love you or your packing something serious ill show you what i want in means of suspension Bealieboy and VR6CABBS 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 http://havair.shop033.com/p/8968834/accuair-volkswagen-golf-mk3-switchspeed-kit.html Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 http://havair.shop033.com/p/8968834/accuair-volkswagen-golf-mk3-switchspeed-kit.htmlThere's a kit on there what does exactly the same for £2000. I've actually seen them for £1800. They will get cheaper as time goes on. Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hmmmmm that's interesting. I was reading the diy guide on here and I'm tempted but u don't know if I could tackle it lol Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) I run these. Paid £960 for them but there quality. You should of heard the creaking as he opened his wallet! It was so ear piercing that his mrs took pitty and flashed the plastic!Bloody spoilt I say Edited December 31, 2014 by Big J VR6CABBS, ibs, Bealieboy and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Pahananahah. I was a lucky boy weren't i. She got them from demon tweeks aswell. Not the cheapest place to buy from. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hmmmmm that's interesting. I was reading the diy guide on here and I'm tempted but u don't know if I could tackle it lolYeah I've read afew guides on how to make them yourself. Apparently it's the pump what's the expensive bit. They reckon on the web you can do the full job including parts for about £800If you've got the patients why not have a go. Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yeah I've read afew guides on how to make them yourself. Apparently it's the pump what's the expensive bit. They reckon on the web you can do the full job including parts for about £800If you've got the patients why not have a go.The beauty of working with air systems and air suspension for a living ️ daveyboy and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 The beauty of working with air systems and air suspension for a living Share the love then Big Lad. Haha. It would be spiteful not too. Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yeah I've read afew guides on how to make them yourself. Apparently it's the pump what's the expensive bit. They reckon on the web you can do the full job including parts for about £800If you've got the patients why not have a go.something about doing my own air ride i dont trust lol, at least with coilies its only 3 bolts. one on the top mount and two on the leg! with air bags there is alot more to go wrong! but i may have a go if big J steps up to the plate and offers some invaluable knowledge! The beauty of working with air systems and air suspension for a living ️the only air system i work with is the suspension on my Merceds Actros truck at work. not the greatest beast but i have rear-steer too lol Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Well it's not a simple system really, and let's bare in mind my knowledge is of heavy systems that are highly electronically controlled but it is doable on a smaller scale.You need for struts, a tank capable of holding enough pressure, compressor, a form of air dryer to eradicate moisture, 8mm plastic piping, one way check valve before the tank, a pressure regulating valve after the tank, guages, a form of levelling valve or controller and a few other bits depending how complex you want it to be I deal with it daily, hence why I've got coilovers. I simply can't be arsed! daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Well it's not a simple system really, and let's bare in mind my knowledge is of heavy systems that are highly electronically controlled but it is doable on a smaller scale.You need for struts, a tank capable of holding enough pressure, compressor, a form of air dryer to eradicate moisture, 8mm plastic piping, one way check valve before the tank, a pressure regulating valve after the tank, guages, a form of levelling valve or controller and a few other bits depending how complex you want it to be I deal with it daily, hence why I've got coilovers. I simply can't be arsed!Well that was short and sweet. Haha. So back to topic....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Well that was short and sweet. Haha. So back to topic.......Sent from my iPad using Tapatalkaint it? dashed my hopes and dreams lol! and yeah apologies for hijacking the OP thread lol but look at it this way, at least he has gotten a lot of information lol Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Yeah coilies definatly seem to be the easier option lol although I would like air ride but just couldn't justify paying all that cash on itI'll just stick to the air on my truck lol Edited January 1, 2015 by daveyboy Link to post Share on other sites
alex williams 20 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Air would be perfect, as the roads around here are aweful! And I could deck it at shows n meets. But I cant justify buying air ride at the price it is, specially as the misses doesn't know I buying about £500 worth of suspension. £2599 would make her head explode!!! dj-madman and daveyboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Air would be perfect, as the roads around here are aweful! And I could deck it at shows n meets. But I cant justify buying air ride at the price it is, specially as the misses doesn't know I buying about £500 worth of suspension. £2599 would make her head explode!!!my missus knows my intentions and needless to say she aint happy. to be honest she aint happy anyway unless i buy her a house, get married and give her kids! when will she realise i have a kid of my own already (mk3 gti vr6 that is) in all fairness she is rather understanding - and loves her cars also. so cant really complain but almost 3k on suspension she cant see the point Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) I can make digital airride set up for just over £1000 will quite afew bells and whistles. About £1200 with fully braided lines. about £800 for a slight stripped back system. about £650 for anolog air ride. And about £1700-1900 with sensors for self levelling, courner levelling, leak detection, etc. the full works.Any one with the right knowledge could build there own kits for these prices. I don't sell or offer these kits. I'm just saying it can be done and rough pricing. But I'd be willing to help people out if they do want Info and help with parts Mine cost me £1080 at first, but has had quite few upgrade since, and no owes me about £1400 - £1500. But it's now got accuair manifold, wireless fob, full braided lines, automatic drain valve. And soon iphone controller and leak detection. They are included in the cost.May even do courner levelling in the future but that's more money again lol Edited January 7, 2015 by c00k Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Ah damn you c00k. There was I reading away thinking you were going to fit it for me. HahaCheers for the info mate. Don't get me wrong I would like to try and do it myself but this would be happening later down the line once she is running and I have the time lolSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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