Coilover Suspension Idea

mightydunc · 03-17-2008, 04:19 AM

Hello fellow mk1 owners

As I compete in STS2 in a mk1 (1985 hardtop), I am well aware that I have no "perfect" choice for a midrange, quality coilover... unlike our mk2 and mk3 brothers who have a much wider range to choose from (I'm looking at you, shiny, German, double adjustable, purple and yellow KW coilovers!). I'm either stuck with cheapy KSports (great shell, iffy damper) or Konis (great damper, iffy shell) or going high end and custom ($$$$).

So, I was thinking that something that is made for the mk3 could be adapted, as it's a similar design and weight. Has anyone tried this or have the measurements for an mk3 damper assembly? Am I off my rocker? Any other ideas?

-Duncan

E T Haggis · 03-17-2008, 05:11 PM

im a noob to suspension but here is a thread for a mkIII susp. on the forum.http://www.mr2.com/forums/braking-su...nsion-mki.html

03-17-2008, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
mightydunc No Skills Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Coilover Suspension Idea Hello fellow mk1 owners As I compete in STS2 in a mk1 (1985 hardtop), I am well aware that I have no "perfect" choice for a midrange, quality coilover... unlike our mk2 and mk3 brothers who have a much wider range to choose from (I'm looking at you, shiny, German, double adjustable, purple and yellow KW coilovers!). I'm either stuck with cheapy KSports (great shell, iffy damper) or Konis (great damper, iffy shell) or going high end and custom ($$$$). So, I was thinking that something that is made for the mk3 could be adapted, as it's a similar design and weight. Has anyone tried this or have the measurements for an mk3 damper assembly? Am I off my rocker? Any other ideas? -Duncan

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03-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
E T Haggis I Like Rusty Spoons Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deland Posts: 585 Thanks: 61 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	im a noob to suspension but here is a thread for a mkIII susp. on the forum.http://www.mr2.com/forums/braking-su...nsion-mki.html