Springs and Dampers combo...help me choose

[basskiddanny]

OK, i think the 60mm drop i have is too low, so ive got some 35mm springs i got from Dave W. I am also a bit tired of how hard the ride is, i went in Robs_GTI's gti the other day and it felt so much smoother on the road, altrhough he says he hardly noticed a difference i noticed it a lot.

 

So what is going to be my best combination to meet these points in order of priority:

 

1) Needs to get over speed bumps better than it does now

 

2) Smoother ride would be nice

 

3) Handling isnt THAT important because i drive sensibly as i can these days and don't really throw the car around corners too often, but do go around them faster than i should

 

So my choices are:

 

A) Standard Suspension - Not nice

 

B) Gmax Shockies from 60mm kit with 35mm Avus Springs

 

C) Standard shocks with 35mm Avus springs

 

I was thinking if i had std shocks then it might be just as bad on speed bumps because it would be softer?? I dont know what makes the biggest difference to how rough the ride is though....springs or shocks?

 

Any advice appreciated. Cheers

[colin_j]

Use standards shocks with 35mm springs mate! Then just make sure you haver bump stops and speed bumps wont be a problem!!

[basskiddanny]

Do bump stops just come in one size?

How is the ride quality on std shocks with 35mm springs? anyone have that?

[basskiddanny]

Has anyone else tried this setup before?

[The Ince]

bump stops only come in one size from ford, but it doesn't take 2 mins to shorten them (as I did)

[steve_sport_scort]

Has anyone else tried this setup before?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if you do it mate let me know how it goes would ya, cos im thinking of doing the same sort of set up for the same reasons,

good luck with it tho

[basskiddanny]

I was highly considering it but i was talking to marcus over PM and he said last time he did that his shocks went after about 1-2 months, i don't know if this was because they were exceptionally worn if thats just what happens?