XXX 1.8T Posted May 25, 2003 Report Share Posted May 25, 2003 Deciding on doing some research b4 i buy these shocks at xmas as its a tough decision. I have H&R 50mm springs with standard shocks and want to upgrade the shocks so it handles like its on rails. Whats the best shocks that suit H&R springs? Bilstein Eibach Koni How much did they cost? Cheers Costa...... :beerhug: :smoking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER785 Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 I have HR springs with Koni's. Not the best combo as the car is stiff but very bouncy. Have tried many adjustments. My other friend has a Bilstein Pss9 setup. One word "Fantastic". Cost more but transform car handling and very comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX 1.8T Posted May 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 Ive heard good reports of the Konis (ScoTTy) has them. This is why ive decided to research into this. How much are the Bilstin shocks? And what car does ur friend have - does he have H&R too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 not sure about just the shocks but i have seen bilstin shocks and springs for around £220 will try and find the web link for you Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 h&r with blistien work really nicely... well they do on my r32 anyhow i rekon upgrading the suspention would be one of the best upgrades you can do on the s3 (after a chip)... plenty of power just needs the handling to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX 1.8T Posted May 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Bison didnt know u got a R32, why did u go for a slower car if u were upgrading from an S3. If ur happy with it then its all good So which Bilstein do i get are they the Pss9 Heard very good reports of the Koni Yellow (adjustable ones) Did u guys change the roll bars too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 you need to read the r32 forum mate! yeah got me an r32... it aint a slower car ok well maybe slower in a straight line... just a little slower but round corners there is no competition! (ok there isn't THAT much in it.. but it is better) and it can stop with its standard FOUR pot calipers. i did a full review of the differences between the cars HERE sorry im thread hijacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX 1.8T Posted May 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Sounds good Bison. Ive decided to go Yellow Koni adjustables with my H&R sport and add Eibach anti roll bars as ive heard this combination is really good Anyone disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Did you get my message on Monday re my Koni's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpent3 Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Costa, maaaaate, Bilstein with your H&R would be fully sick. Had H&R + Bilstein on A4, best combo ever. HOWEVER, upon attempting to fit that combo on S3, woz told couldn't get Bilstein shocks, and that the only way to achieve Bilstein shocks woz to get either Bilstein coil-over or H&R coil-over (which uses H&R-spec Bilstein shocks). So if you can get just the Bilstein shocks to go with your springs then that's what I'd do - you won't regret it. VW wouldn't source that combo and stamp them "VW Racing" (for R32) unless it was impressive - remember VW is out to impress with the R32, and all the reviews praise the handling - firm, solid and flat but not uncomfortable. But to be honest, I don't know why you haven't gone coil-over; I think it would suit you .... you could have the A3 2mm off the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX 1.8T Posted June 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 good to see ur still around Serpent, have u got an R32 now have u? Well now ive decided to go Koni adjustables cos i can stiffen and soften as i please:) Reason i bought H&R springs is couldnt afford coils at the time so nows a good excuse to change the shocks as they have worned out considerably as a result of the 50mm springs Costa......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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