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**vee_dubbin** · 04-10-2010, 10:07 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Don't put racelands on a MK5. There cheap for a reason. I put them on my MK3 GTI because the car isn't worth paying $1500 bucks on in suspension mods. I don't see much gain in the upgraded re-flash either. Unless you have supporting mods, its worthless in my opinion.

I say, save for a good set of koni, H&R, or even k-sports coil-over kit and then put that in first. That will be the best "seat-of-the-pants" mod, next to a forced induction mod like a S/C or Turbo.

**Kor** · 04-10-2010, 10:12 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Cheap coilovers are your worst nightmare when modding a car. Pretty much any professional you ask will tell you that if you are going to cheap out on anything, do not cheap out on your suspension.

IMO if you are on a budget make due with a spring/shock cup kit. Otherwise get coilovers that are built like a tank.

**Vdublicious** · 04-10-2010, 10:15 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

racelands FTL cheap and crappy

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 09:36 AM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Alright, so it sounds like racelands are out. Are vmaxx coilovers still considered too cheap, to be good? http://concept1.ca/SUSPENSIONS/Vmaxx%20Coilovers.htm, because basically after them everything is over 1k I believe, plus $450 for install and alignment
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**vee_dubbin** · 04-11-2010, 10:36 AM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Vmaxx isn't the greatest either from what I've been told. If you want a good suspension set-up while on a budget, then a spring and shock combo is what you should consider. I used Koni ("yellows") adjustable dampening shocks with H&R lowering springs on my Sentra, and the ride quality was real nice and sporty, while the car was low. It wasn't tire tucked low, but it was low enough not to see the top of the tire's tread.

MK1dubber may also consider selling his carbon fibre cold air intake from his MK5 rabbit due to his lease coming close to the end of its term. But he may require you to give him your factory airbox and intake tube. I can call him if you'd like.

**Vdublicious** · 04-11-2010, 10:42 AM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

ive heard good things about the vmaxx, if your on a budget and ur not going to track the car every weekend they are quite nice for the money!

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 01:53 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Ah there is always conflict!!! I admit i've read some good things about Vmaxx on a couple sites, but also i have heard that their ride quality is sometimes bad. It seems to me like its purely personal opinions from each person.

A guy is willing to trade me his one month old FK Silverline coilover for $850 + my Passport 9500ix Detector. Good deal???

**onepointeightdub** · 04-11-2010, 02:10 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

I hate to be the one to do it but I'm on racelands on the mark4 and have been on them since fall last year. I have nothing else to say than the fact that they work. If you want to spend the money go for coils that have the lifetime warranty otherwise any other 2 year warrantied coil would work. Cause let's admit after the warranty's finished when the coils blow and your fucked would you rather have spent $400 or the $1000?

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 02:17 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Originally posted by hopya View Post

I hate to be the one to do it but I'm on racelands on the mark4 and have been on them since fall last year. I have nothing else to say than the fact that they work. If you want to spend the money go for coils that have the lifetime warranty otherwise any other 2 year warrantied coil would work. Cause let's admit after the warranty's finished when the coils blow and your fucked would you rather have spent $400 or the $1000?

Have you had any problems with rusting/corrosion?

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 02:50 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

theres also these, not sure if they're stainless steel.
http://concept1.ca/SUSPENSIONS/AUTOT...SUSP%20KIT.htm

**onepointeightdub** · 04-11-2010, 03:11 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Originally posted by Rocky_Rabbit View Post

Have you had any problems with rusting/corrosion?

Not yet.. I just switched the wheels this weekend and taken a good look at the bodies and they're pretty gunked up with debris but no rust. I also brushed grease along the threads of the struts before winter.

The shocks on these are much firmer than stock fyi. So some bumps and potholes are spine shattering.

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 04:01 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Alright thank you for the information!

this set contains upgraded oem struts, with good springs apparently. I cant find out if they're stainless or not, but I presume they'd fit the rabbit. What do you guys think?http://concept1.ca/SUSPENSIONS/AUTOT...SUSP%20KIT.htm

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 04:53 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

Also, does any know how fk highsports hand up to rain/snow? would they be a better option?http://concept1.ca/FK%20HIGHSPORT%20EDITION.htm

**Rocky_Rabbit** · 04-11-2010, 05:05 PM

Re: Raceland Coilovers??? vs. Stage 1(+) Unitronic

UPDATE:

Currently, I have a guy that has a set of FK SIlverline Coilovers, that had only been on a GTI for a month that he will sell me for $1050, which I can most likely get. I will then have to save awhile for the instal...

Or, I can get that spring/strut set from Concept 1, or the FK Highsports. It looks like I'll be doing suspension before the chip.

Which set would you guys reccomend?

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