Replacement Coilovers, New? Second Hand? Where? Please help.

[kendog]

Hi All,
Long time, same car. Haha.

I've got a Mk4 Golf (1.8T conversion).

Front coilover shocks/dampers of suspension are stuffed (oily grime around springs, can't stop bouncing after bumps). It's very hard to find replacements in Australia these days. I'm looking for any suggestions... Second Hand? New? (that to ship to Australia quickly?). Located n Australia would be safest time-wise.

(looking for a good value set, can't really afford/warrant high-end for this old thing, haha).

The set that are currently in there are "FK Street" coilovers (bought from somewhere in UK about 12 years ago).

ECS have some, but the combination of the US dollar >Australian dollar conversion, and the shipping, make it look like you're losing half your money!
(shipping on one set was ~$345 US, converted to $554 AUD, just for the shipping!).


I've rang a few places in Sydney, not much luck.

- I just missed out on the last set of BC-Racing Coilovers from BC/Just Jap (got sold on weekend while I waiting for their call back).

- There might be a set of fixed damper adjustable height ones (Bilstein B14?) but the price is getting up there ($2300-ish retail, slightly cheaper trade).

- Pedders have 'something', but they're also about $2000 I think.


I have the OEM stuff still, but don't want to have to install twice if find something better (and ride height handling not good).


The sooner the better, as just picked up a job with almost 3000kms driving that needs to be done in Feb!! Need to be on the road next week!!!

Any help, greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
K.


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