Post #1
Anyone ever used these? I've been looking on eBay and found a full set for £220, front/rear shocks and 30 mm lowering springs. I'm guessing at that price they're probably s**t but if on the off chance a few of you guys think they're half decent I may get a set. Or on the other hand does anyone have any recommendations on a set of shocks, don't really want to spend more than £300. Cheers craig
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 craig-gti6
Regular  Location: kidderminster Registered: 01 Jul 2012 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 3rd Feb 2013 at 23:16
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bigbadbowen
Seasoned Pro  Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,752 Status: Offline |
Post #2
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Posted 3rd Feb 2013 at 23:23
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craig-gti6
Regular Location: kidderminster Registered: 01 Jul 2012 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
Post #3
B4s any good? As I don't really want to spend £500 on b8/b6. Think I saw b4s on eBay for about £160 (will double check) just for the fronts |
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Posted 3rd Feb 2013 at 23:32
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #4
B4 are like standard shocks. Guess it all depends on what your after. Might pay to look for 2nd hand b8s on here.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 10:07
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #5
What do you want from the car? Fresh B4's may satisfy you enough. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 10:24
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craig-gti6
Regular Location: kidderminster Registered: 01 Jul 2012 Posts: 205 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I'm looking to lower my car around 40mm and stiffen it up a bit. I think It sounds like I'm going to have to stretch my budget to get what I want. Thanks for you replies.Ps. It's not like me to buy cheap, it's just with these cars being worth f**k all at the moment I was just trying to find a 'half decent' set up for a bit less cash. |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 15:33
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hovis16
Seasoned Pro  Location: Reading/parts for sale Registered: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 4,297 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I have had a b4 set up with b4 zx rear shocks ans pi's at 30mm drop. It was a nice ride and handled very well.tho i did have a hybrid arb as well. Good set up for looks and road on the track it needs to be a little stiffer.________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI 6!EX black 6 owner But now a Black caged rallye owner Hunting for Go faster bits! SEARCH click here |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 19:34
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bigbadbowen
Seasoned Pro Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,752 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Trouble with standard shocks is 30mm drop is ver little you may need to go for 40 or even 60 ? B8s have shorter bodies over b4s |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 19:48
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #9
No experience with shocks but the springs were renowned as the best setup on our old rover turbos. Very nice.________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 21:44
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mole man
Regular  Location: diss Registered: 03 Oct 2009 Posts: 126 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Can you put 60mm springs on the standard shocks then? |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 21:45
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dendle89
Senior User  Location: Cardiff Registered: 29 Sep 2009 Posts: 827 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Yes, but its a rough ride and abit pointless________________________________________ Team 6 Cylinders |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 21:48
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mole man
Regular Location: diss Registered: 03 Oct 2009 Posts: 126 Status: Offline |
Post #12
I want to lower mine and I thought 60mm would be to rough as still got to use as a daily to |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 21:59
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bigbadbowen
Seasoned Pro Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,752 Status: Offline |
Post #13
mole man wrote: Can you put 60mm springs on the standard shocks then? Yep |
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Posted 4th Feb 2013 at 22:03
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
Post #14
I had new B4's all round with new top mounts bushes etc, eibach springs -30 mm and solid rear beam mounts. Was very nice to drive. |
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Posted 5th Feb 2013 at 07:28
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