biscuittin

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hi all , i've got a bug eye wagon and i'm looking to up grade the suspension on , not really after an all singing all dacing coilover kit
just wondered would sti type uk shocks and springs fit ??? or is there a reasonable priced coil over kit out there ??
thanks paul

6VOLT

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Hi Paul, I have kept the standard shocks on my wagon and have just gone for apex lowering springs from eBay. 30mm drop and only £112 .
Here is a link to a thread I started when i fitted them... The car has settled a little since the pictures. Hope this helps
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...e-flapped.html

jura11

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Hi Paul

Reasonable priced coilovers are not the best option,not sure what is for you reasonable price for coilovers

But we are running on our wagon HSD HR coilovers and depends on your budget and from this I would go like with shocks/springs or coilovers

But STI springs and shocks can be good upgrade on yours

Good upgrade can be KYB AGX with good springs,Tokico shocks with good springs




Jura

biscuittin

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thanks for the advice people
the car does have a ppp pack on , so it might have ppp springs ??? i'll look into the kyb agx shock's
as for coil overs i was thinking £600 ish price

biscuittin

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i'm either going for sti suspesnion or the kyb shocks ,
any idea where is best to get the kyb shock from

6VOLT

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I would give scoop spares a shout, see what they have in before looking at the new expensive options

biscuittin

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thanks , you mean scooby spare in fleetwood , i've had a few bits from them in the past , good lads there

also 6volt your bonnet scoop on your wagon is it an o/e one of copy as i'm after a bigger scoop scoop for mine as i'll be upping the power soon too

jura11

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Hi Paul

Best you can get KYB is from Camskill.co.uk

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2662...ion_-_Shockers

About the your budget on coilovers,you can have like BC or Racing Logic coilovers both have lots of good reviews and are mostly used

Here is few pictures of coilovers fitted on wagon











Jura

biscuittin

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thanks jura , the kyb shock are cheaper than i thought

love the wheels on the wagon

sprigeteer

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I went down the KYB adjustable damper route with Eiback springs and they work well in combination with ARB's etc. Much less forgiving than standard though, so be prepared for a harder ride than you have currently. If you can, have a ride in a car with your prefered set up on.



Jura - saw the wagon in Jap Performance. Good to see a Bug Wagon getting some honours!

biscuittin

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yeh i'm used to a hard ride in my car's , most of them have either had coil overs fitted or uprated springs etc

just like the idea of of modding the wagon too as you dont see many done

jura11

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Hi Paul

Thanks

Those KYB is good compromise like in price and comfort

Not sure which are better,but I'm sure someone will confirm Ultra SR seems are better choice than Excel-G,but best choice are KYB AGX,they're cost around £500

Jura


You are running KYB AGX ?

Thanks there

Jura


If you are used to harder/firmer ride you will be OK like with coilovers or shocks/springs combo

Jura

sprigeteer

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I run the AGX on the softest setting and the ride is not bad at all - still tighter than standard of course. Although, the choice of tyre is as critical. I've found running the same dampers/springs with different tyres makes a huge difference. The best combination I've found (so far) is with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's.

biscuittin

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thanks all for the help

6VOLT

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Mines an oe scoop mate,

Some people think itsna bit much but I love it.