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- From: rgolen@UMASSD.EDU
- Subject: Re: 'sport' shocks/springs for Golf GTi
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- References: <19930122.070528.401@almaden.ibm.com>,<1993Jan22.105420.1@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 00:14:25 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan22.105420.1@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>, kpjone01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu writes:
- >In article <19930122.070528.401@almaden.ibm.com>, felix@vnet.ibm.com (Felix Klauser) writes:
- >> Does anyone have any recommendations on a 'sport' shock/spring set for an
- >> 86 Golf GTi 8V? I'm looking to upgrade the handling and response of the
- >> car without jarring all of my teeth loose. Any comments or experiences
- >> with such brands as Koni, Bilstein, Boge, Sachs, Eibach, Neuspeed and ???
- >> are welcome.
- >>
- >> Felix Klauser
- >
- >My suggestions are as follows:
- >
- > Tokiko Illumina shocks and Neuspeed springs.
- > OR
- > (I think) Sachs Turbo shocks and Neuspeed springs.
- >
- >The Illuminas will cost $$$ but are supposedly worth it and the Sachs are
- >inexpensive but are supposed to give a good ride that is not too harsh.
- >
- >I am NOT speaking from experience when I recomment shocks. I do have the
- >Neuspeed progressive springs and I love them.
- >
- >Anyone care to comment?
- >
- >Kevin
-
- My vote is for KONI. I have a set with over 80k miles on them including
- rallying, autocross and everyday driving. The shocks are well designed,
- if they fail, Koni gives you new ones. Also get the externally adj.
- rear shocks. Koni also has a kit with matched springs. Konis may
- cost more up front....but in the long run they are worth it.
-
- Ric
-
- >
-