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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Question shock & springs or Coil overs

hey guys i have a 97 1.8t Q and my stock springs and shocks are shot i wanted to get recommendations on what i should get shock & springs or Coil overs. thanx in advance
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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coilovers.
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Depends on what you need and how much you are willing to spend.
I would probably say coilover since they are adjustable and you can adjust the damper for better ride quality.
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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im willing to spend $1000 any recommendations on brands?
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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For around $1000, you could probably get Konis. They are damping adjustable in which you can adjust the ride quality.
There is also a company called V-Maxx. Never had personal experience but have heard many great things about it.
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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I have vmaxx. If you're willing to spend that much just for suspension I'd get something better. Do you want the new suspension mainly for looks or performance?
 
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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coilovers 100%

if you are looking for performance, stasis street sports are pretty awesome
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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STaSiS = Koni. Just different perch and "tuned to STaSiS standards".
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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i want them more for looks
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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wow dude search

I've been bitched at enough for asking about suspension options

read this thread:

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/sho...ighlight=vmaxx

Throughout are good opinions on what do for your money, the consensuses are coilovers.
 



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