Hi guys and gals,

Does anyone have some experience with Koni STR.T and Sport suspensions kits.

I am thinking of improving suspensions on my octy 1.8t 20v 2001. The budget is not really great so have to look for some not to expensive solutions.

I was also considering getting some low mileage standard vrs springs and put FSD dumpers inside.

Cheers

Igor

There was another thread on this. I don't think you got much response as not many folks have the set up you are after for Koni shocks and Koni springs. Most people either have coilovers or the Koni FSD's with std coil springs. Some folks have FSD's with weitec also. I have FSD's with Eibachs which I don't rate and chaging the springs to HR's. I still have the standard VRS springs that were from a police VRS which I am told the front are slightly lower than normal. This must be true as when I put the Eibachs on the car was slightly higher at the front. If you are after a set of std springs I can sell these cheap...

Thanks for for your reply mate

How much are you asking for them?

What is the rough estimation of the mileage they covered?

Cheers

Igor

Igor

I managed to get a hold of a full set of vRS springs and dampers which had covered only 13K for £140 last year for my 2000 Octy 20V 1.8t. They have made a noticable difference to the handling of the car and also make it look a bit better. If you can get a hold of a 2nd hand set, I'd definitely recommend them.

Cheers

Ian

Hi Igor,

i have not long had FSD's fitted with the standard springs and can honestly say they make a massive difference. I was advised not to fit them with other makes of springs and am more than pleased with the results from keeping the vRS springs on.

It's all personal choice at the end of the day.

Also think about fitting a rear ARB.

cheers guys:thumbup:,

i've been away for a week and haven't been able to log onto the forum.

it seams that i'll go for standard springs + fsd's or a low milage set of standard vrs springs with dumpers together as a budget option.

i noticed someone selling a brand new fsd set for mk4 golf gti on seatcupra.net at very nice price.

Koni Fsd Shocks Leon Mk1 - SEAT Cupra.net

it is the koni fsd kit with number 4019

from koni's webpage i understand that they would fit standard octy 1.8t springs but not vrs springs.

what do you guys think about that?

i am also considering the rear arb. what is better in your opinion whiteline or eibach for a bit more money?

igor

Igor

I managed to get a hold of a full set of vRS springs and dampers which had covered only 13K for £140 last year for my 2000 Octy 20V 1.8t. They have made a noticable difference to the handling of the car and also make it look a bit better. If you can get a hold of a 2nd hand set, I'd definitely recommend them.

Cheers

Ian

Hi Ian,

I've been investigating this myself and someone mentioned the different loads for the vRS and the 1.8T. Did anyone mention this when you had it done? I take it the handling improved with no negatives? Also, did it lower the 1.8T to the same level as a vRS?

Cheers,

John

Hi John,

I still haven't done anything yet. I am considering the more expenssive route which seams to be a safer bet. Koni fsd dumpers and standard vrs springs. Koni str.t kit was commented on seatcupra.net as not to bad piece of kit. Awesome Sarah has the kit on her fabia and she is perfectly happy with it. You can probably post the question in the Awesome gti section of the forum for more info and Sarah's thoughts.

Cheers

I.

Hi John,

I still haven't done anything yet. I am considering the more expenssive route which seams to be a safer bet. Koni fsd dumpers and standard vrs springs. Koni str.t kit was commented on seatcupra.net as not to bad piece of kit. Awesome Sarah has the kit on her fabia and she is perfectly happy with it. You can probably post the question in the Awesome gti section of the forum for more info and Sarah's thoughts.

Cheers

I.

Nice one, thanks for that. The STR.T does seem like good kit for the money, but then I think about having the adjustable Sports kit and I'm like a kid at Christmas looking forward to fiddling with his new toy. It might be like having a different car every day

But then, like a kid, I'd probably get bored and wish I'd gone a more sensible route. Ah, decisions, decisions …

I'll ask Sarah for her Awsome opinion.

Cheers