Earlier this year during a service I was advised my rear shock was leaking and As the MOT is due in the next few weeks I thought I had better do something about it.
i had a Passat a few years back with TA Technik coilies and 20s and braved JOM on this...
I got them v cheap and a mate fitted for me, at least I know it will get through the MOT now!
So opinions....they were easy to fit but a total pain to adjust once fitted, especially the backs, without removing the shock it takes a bit of imagination to adjust but I have the nack so it adjusts easy.
So the JOMs in my opinion provide a nicer ride to stock, gone is the crash suspension and its first trip was the a34 and m40 to Birmingham today. Overall I am pleasantly surprised, the ride is smooth and not as bad as I had imagined. It handled the back roads well and felt more planted and did not make hard work of the a roads.
The worst is the rubbing on the rear around roundabouts or over big bumps, rear arch screw need removing I think? Wheels are 8x18 et42...
I do a fair bit of mileage and generally purchased as they were local, I needed a shock replaced so thought why not wedge something different on.
lets see how they fair and I will keep updated and expect some criticism, but for under £80 for the lot, I am not one to complain,even if they last 12 months !
pics below, I haven't totally slammed as do a fair bit of mileage and need it drive able as normally I have no clue where I am going! Front need dropping a tad more? Think it has a tad bit of reverse rake... Opinions?
Before
after
i had a Passat a few years back with TA Technik coilies and 20s and braved JOM on this...
I got them v cheap and a mate fitted for me, at least I know it will get through the MOT now!
So opinions....they were easy to fit but a total pain to adjust once fitted, especially the backs, without removing the shock it takes a bit of imagination to adjust but I have the nack so it adjusts easy.
So the JOMs in my opinion provide a nicer ride to stock, gone is the crash suspension and its first trip was the a34 and m40 to Birmingham today. Overall I am pleasantly surprised, the ride is smooth and not as bad as I had imagined. It handled the back roads well and felt more planted and did not make hard work of the a roads.
The worst is the rubbing on the rear around roundabouts or over big bumps, rear arch screw need removing I think? Wheels are 8x18 et42...
I do a fair bit of mileage and generally purchased as they were local, I needed a shock replaced so thought why not wedge something different on.
lets see how they fair and I will keep updated and expect some criticism, but for under £80 for the lot, I am not one to complain,even if they last 12 months !
pics below, I haven't totally slammed as do a fair bit of mileage and need it drive able as normally I have no clue where I am going! Front need dropping a tad more? Think it has a tad bit of reverse rake... Opinions?
Before
after