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Mk1-3 coilovers with no strut exchange!

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Due to the combined hub and strut setup on the earlier polos, coilovers basically aren’t cheap like other models. The struts usually require custom machining to shorten the strut, lowering the steering arm to keep the geometry as close to stock as possible. This is the case with the custom Gaz coilovers, but recently TA have introduced their own line without the need for a strut exchange...

I had some input with the setup on these, the new springs were modified so the coilovers will go low out of the box and dampers to suit the new ratings.

They will see a genuine 120mm if your chassis will allow. Just add wheel bearings with hubs and away you go.

I ran these on my turbo mk3 at around a 70mm drop and it was great fun with a much better ride than the spring and shock kits, and much better than previous efforts by TA. The lowered steering arm makes a large difference in fixing the altered geometry from lowering the polo and the result is reduced bump steer.

Full TUV approval and a 2 year warranty.

These come in at £450 delivered.

Can be supplied with adjustable height bump stops (5 stacks of 10mm bump stops) for the front and rear for £20. £10 each if you want just the fronts or rears. (£15 a pair normally)



£350 delivered for just the fronts.

£210 delivered for just the rears.


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They've finally been made...

I've got a set on order for a play and testing, but if anyone wants a set on the same boat just give me a shout.

There is no strut exchange this comes with a complete new manufactured hub and strut!!

Proper lowered dampers and spring rates to suit so they don't bottom out when lowered substantially, steering arms are 40mm lower to correct the angle.

£495 delivered.

hi you got a pic of these?

Are these a limited run or will they be available long term? Price is for all four corners?

some more details - i.e. manufacturer and pictures would be good!

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Theres only a few sets at the moment, not sure if they are going to be more made, should be. Made by Evo.

Only pic I have at the moment, will get a proper ones when mine come through.

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Nice one Phil! Are the two fronts available seperatly?

I'm keen. Yeah are they available fronts seperate?

what the lowest ride hight on these?

I reckon most people with a mk3 would be interested in just fronts, me included lol.

I reckon most people with a mk3 would be interested in just fronts, me included lol.

Most...but not all.I'm looking for a set of rears :lol:

I reckon most people with a mk3 would be interested in just fronts, me included lol.

Most...but not all.I'm looking for a set of rears :lol:

Simples, buy a set, split. splt cash ;) haha. what would u do without me.... :p

I reckon most people with a mk3 would be interested in just fronts, me included lol.

Most...but not all.I'm looking for a set of rears :lol:

Simples, buy a set, split. splt cash ;) haha. what would u do without me.... :p

I've got a set from a guy on here...just waiting till pay day till i collect them.

I'm gonna be all over these in the next few months! need to get my MOT out of the way

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Prices seperatley are as follows...

£350 delivered for just the fronts.

£250 delivered for just the rears.

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Are these in stock yet?

If so any one fitted them and got some pics to show us?

:D

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i got mine last week :) backs are on, and the fronts, well I'm having fun with them... had to get new tracking rods, but part from that and gettin bearings pressed in its all going ok, ill put some photos up when ther on :)

What is the lowering range on these?

How long will these take to get to me once payments all gone through?

and just confirming I wont need to send old units back to you in exchange.

Many thanks,

Martyn

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No strut exchange at all. Takes about a week to come through.

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Thats on its lowest on the rear, and 5mm or so off lowest the front's can go, would settle a touch as well. Full credit to someone who can run a car that low!

at last coilovers allround :)

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Ah they've been about for a while, just needed a strut exchange!

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i had to take sister springs out but yea boi!

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i like bein low its cool, i scrape on them yellow zig-zag lines out side the local school,

but i can live with that :) forgot to get pics of the backs, they go a lot lowwer.

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Nice... what's the ride like? Weighing up the options for my mk3 but don't want a crappy ride. Really quite tempted by these either way though...

Nice... what's the ride like? Weighing up the options for my mk3 but don't want a crappy ride. Really quite tempted by these either way though...

its not that bad reli, its alot better than, lowwering springs, not as hard on your back. its alot better with sister springs in but, you go lowwer without them :).

i did notic today tho that the gear linkage is erm... closer to the floor than i thought it was, thats gona get some scrapes.

It suddenly became a lot more tempting to buy another mk3... :roll:

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