VW Passat Coilovers Help!!!

skeg16

Hi All,

Ok i need help,asap.

I recently bought a 2006 Passat 2.0 TDI SE Comfortline. I found out after that the dope I bought it off (im probably the bigger eejit for buying it) had cut the springs and welded them to the shocks. I think its just the front springs but not too sure. I dont know much bout cars so I need help.

The issue is Im looking to replace the springs, I was leaning towards lowering springs but it looks like I need to replace the shocks aswel so i think I might be better getting a set of coilovers (im not worried about ride quality, I just want to get the NCT)

Ive seen a couple of sets on ebay but Im not sure if coilovers include the shocks??? Heres a link to the coilivers i might get if they fit (it says in the description that there is rear shocks but nothing about front shocks, do front coilovers come with the shocks as standard???)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/RACELAND-COILOVER-VW-PASSAT-3C-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION-/180896246936?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1e41ac98#ht_3084wt_982

Il post a pic of the car if someone helps

JimmyCrackCorn

At 200Euro as a price id be steering well clear of coilovers.

If you search this section for coilover and passat
http://www.boards.ie/search/?subforums=1&q=passat+coilovers
http://www.boards.ie/search/?subforums=1&q=jom+coilovers

McP2011

JimmyCrackCorn wrote: »

At 200Euro as a price id be steering well clear of coilovers. If you search this section for coilover and passat http://www.boards.ie/search/?subforums=1&q=passat+coilovers
http://www.boards.ie/search/?subforums=1&q=jom+coilovers

Why stay clear? All budget coilovers are virtually the same ie- ta technix, jom, fk streets, rokkor etc etc.

Shaunie306

I have had experience with most cheap branded coilovers, For that money get the JOMs, Avoid racelands, For and extra bit of cash you can get a decent set up, such as weitec or koni, which are low to middle of the road coilovers, Unless your want to slam your car get the more expensive ones, I have had KW's they are a dream to drive on.

McP2011

Shaunie306 wrote: »

I have had experience with most cheap branded coilovers, For that money get the JOMs, Avoid racelands, For and extra bit of cash you can get a decent set up, such as weitec or koni, which are low to middle of the road coilovers, Unless your want to slam your car get the more expensive ones, I have had KW's they are a dream to drive on.

Raceland's aren't manufactured anymore, and they are all the same anyway, just branded differently and colours etc.

sheehan12

skeg16 wrote: »

Hi All,

Ok i need help,asap.

I recently bought a 2006 Passat 2.0 TDI SE Comfortline. (im probably the bigger eejit for buying it) that right why would you buy 2.0tdi oil pump problem and injectors problem

skeg16

I was unaware of the faults with the 06 passats. I have had the injectors done, under warranty so I don't mind that!!! Is there a fault with the oil pump in them also???

sheehan12

yes a big one just google passat 2.0tdi 06 oil pump and you will see

skeg16

wel lads....i know, im a bit late but i said id post a pic so here is a couple i took the other day....its driving like a dream after the springs and I just recently got the injectors done - under warranty

I might be selling it in the next couple of months, looking for a upgrade for work, maybe a 520d a4, so keep an eye out on done deal if interested