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Old 11-06-2011, 05:52 PM
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Hi all,
I have decided to take the plunge and buy some! Just wondering what are the favourites and who to buy from.. I quite like gaz but also avo's from past experiences..
My budget is around £600
Any help would be appreciated..

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Old 11-06-2011, 06:00 PM
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TBH i have Leda's on my 3Dr and i wish id never bothered. theyre to hard. just get a set of Koni's IMO.
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hope it not a everyday car
Old 11-06-2011, 08:19 PM
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I only use the car to drive to shows etc, only used ever other weekend etc.
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i've got gaz golds but haven't tried them on the road yet
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Depends on what you want to use the car for
If its only for use on roads konis are fine
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i have avo,s i find them fine on the road on the soft seting it is supriseingly comfortable.
the car is also fully poly bushed.
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Originally Posted by adam151082
TBH i have Leda's on my 3Dr and i wish id never bothered. theyre to hard. just get a set of Koni's IMO.
I've got Ledas on mine and didn't find them hard or harsh at all. What springs did you use? I think the problem most people have with coilovers is incorrect spring rates for the specific car.
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