Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

[greenGS]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

Concept 1 quoted me 675 for Bilstien.

Do you guys think that is the best route?

The guy at Concept 1 said Bilstien is a better choice than the Koni Yellow.

Sounds like a decent price. I never got quotes on those as I didn't want the stiffer damper. You'll find that most retailers in Calgary will be within 100 bux of each other on this stuff. C1 said they didn't carry Koni so that's why I didn't bother asking them to look into it for me.

[Guysmiley]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

Is the best choice probably, I'd pay for it if you want the best handling, might not be super soft but will do a great job I bet.

I am more concerned with having a comfortable ride at this point.

Concept 1 also told me about the FK kit for $450. Do you guys think this is any good?

[zilla]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

bilstein sports will give you a harsh ride in the winter when it's cold. i can't speak for the koni yellows, tho.

[RONDAL]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

I am more concerned with having a comfortable ride at this point.

Concept 1 also told me about the FK kit for $450. Do you guys think this is any good?

FK is the european version of APC

[Guysmiley]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

FK is the european version of APC

In other words. Crap.

I think the Koni Yellows will be the winner.

[Guysmiley]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

So...where can I get these guys? I have tried searching the Koni site for a dealer but the closest place that comes up is Edmonton.

[greenGS]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

I am getting mine from Speedtech as they had the best price.

Tunerworks can get them too.

[MrHeavyFoot]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

I think Mopac is the regional distributor for koni, and coincidentally, someone on this site has a Mopac credit for $100.

[RONDAL]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

yeah that's me. if you're buying something from Mopac speak to me i wanna get rid of this credit.

[Guysmiley]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

yeah that's me. if you're buying something from Mopac speak to me i wanna get rid of this credit.

I have actually decided to go a different route.

I am going to go with Tokico Blue shocks. I can get them at a way better price and they will be just fine for my needs.

Thanks everyone for all the input.

[Kor]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

IMHO those are terrible shocks and you are gonna get what you pay for.

[Guysmiley]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

IMHO those are terrible shocks and you are gonna get what you pay for.

That sure is reassuring

I have been told by a person I trust that they will be just fine.

[VAG_Tech]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

I would go with the shocks the maker of your springs recommend. They should be matched with the springs. valving etc...

[62degVR6]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

somewhat off topic but i didn't want to open a new thread for such a simple question. Looking to pick up an H&R spring/shock setup. Who deals with H&R in the calgary or edmonton areas?????

[62degVR6]

Re: Lowered 1.5", now I need shock/struts. What should I get?

Also if you get an H&R kit lowering the front 1.5 and the rear 1.4 on a 2003 GLI VR6 is it necessary to get a front sway bar aswell