Hi guys,

 

After fitting the H&R Cup Kit a couple of weeks ago I'm now thinking of getting coilovers to get the drop I'm after.

 

The H&R Kit is very good, stable and comfortable (For Sale Now). But I need more drop for the look I'm after.

 

I've done the search and not really found the answers I am after.

 

I want an adjustable set. I use the car as my daily driver on average roads. It's a 2008 VRS Estate. Wheels are 18x8.5/9.5" with semi-stretched tyres. Budget from £500-£700.

 

Can I have opinions of those who run coilovers please.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Tom

 

 

I had Eibach coils on my Fabia VRS with a 45mm drop and they were more comfy than the standard suspension yet handled far better. They are stainless but not top adjustable and a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. I'd certainly recommend them.

 

Interesingly I'm looking at the -50mm H&R cup kit (should drop the Octy by a little over 30mm), was it the fact that they didn't go low enough thats made you change them?

I was unfortunately sent the wrong set... Wanted the 55mm drop and got 35mm drop... Only noticed once on the car! Doh.

I've run mk2 octavias with three different coilover kits: weitec hicon gt, bilstein b16 and h&r monotubes.  Weitecs are pretty good and cheapest of those three, bilsteins would be great for a car that sees a lot of track days and/or does a low mileage on the street, but for a street car daily driven the h&rs are the best IMO and worth the extra money.  they also go much lower than the other two kits if thats your bag.

 

HTH

The ST X by KW coilover kit is a good option for everyday fast road use and just over your budget.

 

Damian @ DPM Performance

Ok... thanks for the help so far guys...

 

I have a shortlist now...

 

In budget:

 

AP Coilover: http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ap-coilover-suspension-kitbr-octavia-1z-16tdi-18t-si-19tdi-vrs-20t-fsi-20tdi-vrs-20tdi-fwd-0903-p-5124.html

 

Apex RDX Coilover: http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/apex-rdx-coilover-suspension-kitbr-octavia-1z-12t-si-14-14t-si-16-16tdi-18t-si-19tdi-20fsi-vrs-20t-fsi-20tdi-vrs-20tdi-fwd-0504-p-7987.html

 

Overbudget:

 

ST X KW Coilover: http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/st-x-by-kw-coilover-suspension-kitbr-octavia-1z-14t-si-16tdi-18t-si-19tdi-vrs-20t-fsi-20tdi-vrs-20tdi-fwd-0903-p-3510.html

 

Opinions??

Ride quality on the AP and ST will be very similar with the main difference being the build on the ST kit.

 

The Apex kit has a slightly firmer ride but offers a wider lowering range.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Thanks to Damian@DPM I have ordered the Apex RDX kit! Very helpful thanks!

My pleasure 

 

Damian @ DPM Performance