CaM 0 Posted November 2, 2006 Have the chance to get a brand new set of spax coilovers, and rear shicks to match, for about the same cost as a new set of konis! spax any good on gtis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 400 1 Cars Posted November 2, 2006 apparently Spax don't tend to work very good od 205's for some reason... on the other hand, Koni's do . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted November 2, 2006 i have knoi's on mine and there flappin awsome spax are eugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted November 2, 2006 they are crap so dont bother. Spend the money on the best set of Bilstein shocks you can afford, and get a set of eibach springs Dr Sarty took me out in his car a few days ago and the ride with Eibachs was amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veloce200 3 Posted November 2, 2006 they're not as bad as some would suggest. i use a pair of nonadjust spax on the rear of mine for road use to stop my rosejointed dampers getting worn. they work amazingly well for a cheap damper. a friend uses RSX on his golf and is very quick in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted November 2, 2006 they work amazingly well for a cheap damper. a friend uses RSX on his golf and is very quick in it. there wot iv just taken off my 1.6, i got bored of having my fillings replaced every week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted November 2, 2006 Spax were good... then bad... then good... now bad again... Seems to go around in circles really. Unless your getting the FREE then don't bother as there are many other brands out there that work far better. What's your budget? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted November 2, 2006 they give great handling but just never perform over the bumps. I've had numerous 205's with Spax fitted over the last 9 years and this has always been the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazEmad 0 Posted November 2, 2006 Has anyone had the spax coilovers as they might be much better than other spax models, which maybe the answer he's looking for. I on the other hand have just purchased some standard bilstein front shocks using my prevoius uprated front springs and i find the ride and handling really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veloce200 3 Posted November 2, 2006 if the car is too harsh over the bumps then the damper is set too firm... a common mistake unfortunately. granted though they probably do have a touch too much bump in the fronts and you can only reduce rebound in these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTORU 0 1 Cars Posted November 2, 2006 Im running SPAX RSX Coil Over, i got a great deal on em, there rearly good, though on soft there still stupid hard! lol. The Car handles 100% better than stock! Ive always used Spax and you get a lifetime Guarantee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Posted November 2, 2006 guarantee wouldn't help over here as they're a couple of years odl alreayd and imported fro the u.k prvately think I'll give them a miss! the roads locally are almost bone jarringly rough in the gti as it is. will go the koni/billies route cheers heaps for the quick replys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupertfinch 6 Posted November 4, 2006 I have spax adjustables at the rear - they hurt my teeth. Plus they can no longer be adjusted (which kind of defeats the purpose). Just went to Pug dealer yesterday and ordered the original rear dampers. Good idea/bad idea? Don't really drive the car like a demon - but have got a little tired of having to drive like a nun around roundabouts - although the first time it let go was extremely amusing for me and my fellow road users! He he. Was thinking OE Bilsteins at the front (they appear to be Record Gas at the mo - no doubt some poo bought from Kwik Fit) and a decent set of springs. Don't want any lower than about 25-30mm, anyone any thoughts? Jegshemash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted November 4, 2006 I have spax adjustables at the rear - they hurt my teeth. Plus they can no longer be adjusted (which kind of defeats the purpose). Just went to Pug dealer yesterday and ordered the original rear dampers. Good idea/bad idea? Don't really drive the car like a demon - but have got a little tired of having to drive like a nun around roundabouts - although the first time it let go was extremely amusing for me and my fellow road users! He he. Was thinking OE Bilsteins at the front (they appear to be Record Gas at the mo - no doubt some poo bought from Kwik Fit) and a decent set of springs. Don't want any lower than about 25-30mm, anyone any thoughts? Jegshemash. Eibach if your feeling flush, apex are good too and a little cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
