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Old 04-27-2009, 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
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 09:24 PM
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coilovers.
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 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.
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 10:17 PM
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im willing to spend $1000 any recommendations on brands?
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 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.
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 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?
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 11:12 PM
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coilovers 100%

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