Coilies fitted to the S-Line

[chazd]

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

 

[G1LLY20]

i like it mate looks good

 

[Ironborn]

I like the before, because of the better picture quality Looks nice mate, I'm also be fitting JOM, Cold weather keeps putting me off.

 

[nil538]

Looks good mate

 

[chazd]

I need to clean it n take some better pics

 

[Bailey]

Looks amazing lowered mate!

 

[Jonathaan]

Looking good fella :icon_thumright:

 

[chazd]

Thanks peeps, am really pleased, fronts dropped a tad and back has settled lower so need to tweak at the weekend

 

[AndyParker]

I'd go for a bit more on the front - nice hint of rake then

 

[chazd]

Got a better pic

Sitting a tad more level now

 

[BBlackburn]

Wow before pic looks ridiculous when you see how it should be! Looks much better.

 

[leeds2592]

Looks much better :thumbsup:

 

[c_w]

Agree it makes the first pic look high, but IMO it is just a tad too low now - it looks good but for me 5mm higher or so would be better.

 

[chazd]

Agree it makes the first pic look high, but IMO it is just a tad too low now - it looks good but for me 5mm higher or so would be better.

i may need to raise it a little as the back is rubbing a lot :-(

 

[TimG]

what size tyres you running?

 

[chazd]

what size tyres you running?

225/40s

 

[TimG]

Remove the screw mate.

 

[chazd]

Remove the screw mate.

where is the screw? It the screw on the rear wing and bumper join? It is still close to the arch liners mind....wheels are ET 42...

 

[TimG]

There is only one, right at the top of the bumper. Im running 8.5x18 ET 37 215/40 with no rubbing at all. Couple of degrees of -ve camber though!

 

[chazd]

Here is how it has settled after tweaking...new wheels?! Hmmmm

 

[c_w]

Looks good. Wheels wouldn't be my preference but I really like the (admittedly over used) OEM S-Line 18" alloys.

 

[chazd]

Still v impressed with the JOMs, done over 2000 miles and they are going good.

owing to my high mileage I have added a bra( only put on for the journeys)

here is how it now sits for the day to day slog.

Still on the hunt for new wheels....

 

[mookster]

Looks good, though a touch low for me. How is the rear doing with rubbing?

Nothing wrong with those wheels

 

[chazd]

I raised the rear up and it seems to be a lot better. The rear is as high as it will go!

i love the wheels some days and others fancy a change...

 

[mookster]

Good lad