Pompeydave
A2OC Donor
Hi all,
My 1.4tdi has 177k on it and the ride is appalling, really awful. So, as part of the ongoing restoration process I'm upgrading to Koni FSD's all round.
Two questions:
1. Do I fit SE or Luxury springs OR weitec +30-00's? I'm unsure as there are so many different opinions out there
What I would like to fit after is the 17" Sport alloys, if that makes any difference to spring selection? I understand that tyre choice will help here with comfort, but I'm not sure which size to go for?
Overall, I want it to sit level and be a compromise between good handling and comfort- I'm willing to sacrifice all out handling if it means better comfort I suppose.
2. I've ordered this list of parts to restore all the associated bits that must be pretty tired on my car by now- is there anything I should add to the list, bearings, bushes etc?
8Z0 412 301 - front bump stop (2 pieces)
6Q0 512 131 B - rear bump stop (2 pieces)
6 N0 412 249 C - strut bearing (2 pieces)
also recommended to exchange especially in case of high mileage:
8Z0 511 149 A - rear, bottom spring yellow PUR rubber seat (2 pieces)
1J0 512 149 B , rear, top spring black hard-rubber seat (2 pieces)
6N0 413 175 A - dust protection for the front damper piston rod (2 pieces)
1J0 513 425 A - dust protection tube for the rear damper piston rod (2 pieces)
8Z0 411 315 D - droplink (2 pieces)
suggested to exchange due to possible rust pitting:
N 019 530 3 - screw (6 pieces)
N 101 064 02 - nut (4 pieces)
N 101 389 02 - screw (4 pieces)
N 102 078 03 - screw (4 pieces)
N 102 613 10 - nut (2 pieces)
N 102 861 10 - nut (2 pieces)
N 104 018 01 - nut (2 pieces)
N 905 173 02 - screw (2 pieces)
N 906 484 02 - screw (4 pieces)
N 909 081 01 - nut (2 pieces)
Thanks in advance....
My 1.4tdi has 177k on it and the ride is appalling, really awful. So, as part of the ongoing restoration process I'm upgrading to Koni FSD's all round.
Two questions:
1. Do I fit SE or Luxury springs OR weitec +30-00's? I'm unsure as there are so many different opinions out there
What I would like to fit after is the 17" Sport alloys, if that makes any difference to spring selection? I understand that tyre choice will help here with comfort, but I'm not sure which size to go for?
Overall, I want it to sit level and be a compromise between good handling and comfort- I'm willing to sacrifice all out handling if it means better comfort I suppose.
2. I've ordered this list of parts to restore all the associated bits that must be pretty tired on my car by now- is there anything I should add to the list, bearings, bushes etc?
8Z0 412 301 - front bump stop (2 pieces)
6Q0 512 131 B - rear bump stop (2 pieces)
6 N0 412 249 C - strut bearing (2 pieces)
also recommended to exchange especially in case of high mileage:
8Z0 511 149 A - rear, bottom spring yellow PUR rubber seat (2 pieces)
1J0 512 149 B , rear, top spring black hard-rubber seat (2 pieces)
6N0 413 175 A - dust protection for the front damper piston rod (2 pieces)
1J0 513 425 A - dust protection tube for the rear damper piston rod (2 pieces)
8Z0 411 315 D - droplink (2 pieces)
suggested to exchange due to possible rust pitting:
N 019 530 3 - screw (6 pieces)
N 101 064 02 - nut (4 pieces)
N 101 389 02 - screw (4 pieces)
N 102 078 03 - screw (4 pieces)
N 102 613 10 - nut (2 pieces)
N 102 861 10 - nut (2 pieces)
N 104 018 01 - nut (2 pieces)
N 905 173 02 - screw (2 pieces)
N 906 484 02 - screw (4 pieces)
N 909 081 01 - nut (2 pieces)
Thanks in advance....