It doesn't seem like this is a very popular option here, but I just placed an order for the GC Coilover Kit + Camber Plates.
I'm going down this route because I was looking for these specific criteria:
1) Stock or close to Stock Ride Height
2) Improved dampening
3) Easy of adjustability
4) Stiffer (but not too stiff) linear spring rates
5) Under $2k
Why these criteria?
I don't want to mess with the suspension geometry, and I really like the arguments TechEd makes, particularly in this thread:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthre...DD-MKV-GTI-Looking-for-suspension-suggestions
I was initially only going to update the dampers, but decided to throw in springs as I don't want to double up on labor costs down the road. He later recommends the Phase 2 TrueChoice Koni solution, if you are looking to run stiffer springs. Upon calling TrueChoice, I noticed these solutions are very similar in theory to the Ground Control kits (koni sports + linear springs + height adjustability).
But I went with GC because, quite frankly, their prices were very reasonable, their customer service was really really good, and shipping would be less as they are only ~2.5 hours away from my home. I cannot stress how good their customer support is. Give them a call and talk to Trevor.
They set me up with their "Aggressive Street" package, which is 475 lb springs up front, 380 lb springs in the rear. I was initially concerned that the stiffer rates up front would lead to less rotation, but I trust their knowledge, which was also corroborated by this post: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5509737-Suspension-spec-thread/page39 (Post #963)
Seems reasonable enough.
2/3) I also like the idea of adjustable dampers and camber settings. This is a dual purpose DD/Track day car, so I hope to put the adjustability to use. (Softer ride + -1 negative camber for DD. Then dial in more stiffness and camber for the track...) Looks like front shock and camber settings are relatively easy to adjust.
4) I like the idea of linear springs vs. progressive. A lot of other options I was considering either ran progressive rates ((Bilstein PSS), or had spring rates that were too soft (Eibach Multipro R1). Pass.
5) Under $2K because I want to keep as much money in my wallet as possible. The GC Coilover Kit + Camber Plates together are well under $2K.
They are assembling the package now and I can't wait until they arrive. They'll be installed on September 2nd, just in time for my first track day in a while on September 10th at Sonoma Raceway.
Updates to come.
I'm going down this route because I was looking for these specific criteria:
1) Stock or close to Stock Ride Height
2) Improved dampening
3) Easy of adjustability
4) Stiffer (but not too stiff) linear spring rates
5) Under $2k
Why these criteria?
I don't want to mess with the suspension geometry, and I really like the arguments TechEd makes, particularly in this thread:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthre...DD-MKV-GTI-Looking-for-suspension-suggestions
I was initially only going to update the dampers, but decided to throw in springs as I don't want to double up on labor costs down the road. He later recommends the Phase 2 TrueChoice Koni solution, if you are looking to run stiffer springs. Upon calling TrueChoice, I noticed these solutions are very similar in theory to the Ground Control kits (koni sports + linear springs + height adjustability).
But I went with GC because, quite frankly, their prices were very reasonable, their customer service was really really good, and shipping would be less as they are only ~2.5 hours away from my home. I cannot stress how good their customer support is. Give them a call and talk to Trevor.
They set me up with their "Aggressive Street" package, which is 475 lb springs up front, 380 lb springs in the rear. I was initially concerned that the stiffer rates up front would lead to less rotation, but I trust their knowledge, which was also corroborated by this post: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5509737-Suspension-spec-thread/page39 (Post #963)
Seems reasonable enough.
2/3) I also like the idea of adjustable dampers and camber settings. This is a dual purpose DD/Track day car, so I hope to put the adjustability to use. (Softer ride + -1 negative camber for DD. Then dial in more stiffness and camber for the track...) Looks like front shock and camber settings are relatively easy to adjust.
4) I like the idea of linear springs vs. progressive. A lot of other options I was considering either ran progressive rates ((Bilstein PSS), or had spring rates that were too soft (Eibach Multipro R1). Pass.
5) Under $2K because I want to keep as much money in my wallet as possible. The GC Coilover Kit + Camber Plates together are well under $2K.
They are assembling the package now and I can't wait until they arrive. They'll be installed on September 2nd, just in time for my first track day in a while on September 10th at Sonoma Raceway.
Updates to come.
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