EuroStylez
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Did you ever figure out the problem?
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koni coilover problems
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noobnextdoor
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Yea i think im having the same problem with my fks i put on the back is making clunking sound 
no idea wat it is
no idea wat it isIn my case it is the fronts.
Every time I turn left or right there is a clunking noise. It is very annoying and not what I want on a brand new car. The springs are B&G and the drop looks fantastic. I had the springs installed at a shop so I`m not sure if the rubber pads are there or not.
I`ll check today and report shortly. If they are not there that could be the reason for the sound. Other than that the springs and the drop is just what i wanted.
Every time I turn left or right there is a clunking noise. It is very annoying and not what I want on a brand new car. The springs are B&G and the drop looks fantastic. I had the springs installed at a shop so I`m not sure if the rubber pads are there or not.
I`ll check today and report shortly. If they are not there that could be the reason for the sound. Other than that the springs and the drop is just what i wanted.
MK6 DSWEEE
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its called spring bind, i belive, or your axel to frame i have they almost err wur, but thats what you get for b-ing loowwwwww
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Yup it's normal and going to happen...the dead coils bind up & make noise
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
They allow for more adjustability (go low or go REALLY low...your choice)
But coilovers can ride stiff though because they have to accomodate the different drop heights.
The more expensive ones do have adjustable dampers though to help solve that issue
With springs....it's a one height drop, but can give a comfy ride (when paired with the right dampers)
So if you're looking for flexibility in the drop height & wanna go low....get coilovers.
Get springs if you just wanna drop it once & never deal with it again.
chapusin1
Go Kart Champion
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Here's pics of the Pro-Kit springs....perfect drop & height for me:
Stock...
Stock...
chapusin1
Go Kart Champion
Here's pics of the Pro-Kit springs....perfect drop & height for me:
That looks sick! How much did you pay for your pro-kit? Did you change the shocks also?
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
$206 + shipping....so it was $221 total from TireRack.com
I used the stock shocks since it's such a mild drop :thumbsup:
IMO, it's the PERFECT drop & no reverse rake either....I love it!
i have eibach coilovers and after about 2 weeks the front driverside started making a noise on bigger bumps. sounded like a metal on metal clunking.
after a week straight at the shop trying to figure it out, changeing the strut mount even still couldnt figure it out. somehow just before giving up and going to VW to have them see if its another issue and probably completetly losing my warrantee.. noticed that there was a bumper kinda thing that turned, that didnt turn on the passanger side. tightened it up and voila!
it was a ring on the top of the treaded part that was loose. mine arent damper adjustable, so it may be where you'd adjust that on coilovers that are adjustable. just an idea... if that made any sense to you...
after a week straight at the shop trying to figure it out, changeing the strut mount even still couldnt figure it out. somehow just before giving up and going to VW to have them see if its another issue and probably completetly losing my warrantee.. noticed that there was a bumper kinda thing that turned, that didnt turn on the passanger side. tightened it up and voila!
it was a ring on the top of the treaded part that was loose. mine arent damper adjustable, so it may be where you'd adjust that on coilovers that are adjustable. just an idea... if that made any sense to you...
chapusin1
Go Kart Champion
$206 + shipping....so it was $221 total from TireRack.com
I used the stock shocks since it's such a mild drop :thumbsup:
IMO, it's the PERFECT drop & no reverse rake either....I love it!
Nice! What about handling? Is there less body roll?