Best suspension?

I should explain that I don't actually own a Golf GTI yet, but I have been trawling through the ads seeing what is available.

Basically I am in the market for a Mk2 16v, and a lot of the cars seem to have lowered/modded suspension, so I was wondering what people think is the best suspension package, or is standard best?

The favourite seems to be the Koni-Eibach combination, is this the ultimate?

Do Bilsteins work well?

Lastly, what is the optimum drop just for handling as opposed to looks?

Thanks for any help;


Simon
Edited by: SimonR

 

Go about 10mm past standard 16v for handling... best setup depends on a) IT's use (track only, Rally, road, mixed) b) your budget.

For a cheap setup Koni/Eibach works well
For an average outlay i have no complaits with Spax coilovers, other options are FK Kinigsport coilover
For muchos money you are looking at 1000 a corner Ledes or similar!

 

Thanks mate,

I see from your website that you rate the Eibach ARBs as well.

Anybody got any experience of Bilsteins on the Mk2 16v?

Simon

 

ARB's are the god-send of MK2 handling mods.

ChrisP used to use Bilstein fixked shox.. as does a mate of mine. They are very very good kits. Them and a set of ARB's and you will be smiling... a lot!

 

Thanks, Craig.

 

Regardless of whether the suspension is any good or not you should ask some questions as to its ab/use and how many miles it has done. There's no point paying extra for a car with some nice Konis if they went on 100k ago.

 

is that the bilsteitn streetline kit?
Edited by: Dave

 

I think so

 

Ed,

Agreed, I reckon that a set of shocks should last about 60k miles.

Simon