Do I really need adjustable dampening? The shop I went to recommended ST coilovers which don't have adjustable dampening but they said they've installed it on other Golf R's and they've been happy. I do daily drive this car with occasional spirited driving every week but I'm a perfectionist and want to have a stock-ish feeling (don't mind a little harshness) with a tighter feel once you really get on it, any recommendations for this? I've read that you only really need adjustable dampening when tracking the car which is a dream of mine but have never done so
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Coilovers for the R
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Thumper
Autocross Champion
If you aren't tracking it competitively you definitely don't need adjustable dampers. To be honest, if you aren't tracking and all you want is stock-ish and lower ride height I would save the money and possible hassle and just get a cup kit with springs and matched dampers.
GolNat
Autocross Champion
I love my ST's. Perfect for daily driving and they won't break the bank. I have had cars with adjustable dampening and I never felt it necessary for daily driving. I never touched it once I got it set.
I'd consider them too soft for competitive track use but that it what makes them better for DD IMO. Feels OEM+.
The shop I went to said that a cup kit and springs with shocks already cost the price of coilovers so why not get coilovers for adjustable height. I looked it up to confirm and they were right. I also haven't seen too many good reviews on like VWR springs and shocks, but thank you for confirming I don't really need adjustable dampening
Would you consider them for some autocrossing? Is the ride any sifter?
GolNat
Autocross Champion
A cup kit with a nice set of dampers would probably handle better then the ST's but I enjoy having the ability to set the ride height exactly how I want it. The ST's are not stiff enough for hella stance or low but they offer a great DD height.
Yes I'd certainly consider them for autocrossing. I might get the ones with the camber plates so you can dial in camber. I have never done auto-x personally tho.
Yes I'd certainly consider them for autocrossing. I might get the ones with the camber plates so you can dial in camber. I have never done auto-x personally tho.