MK2-Shock Absorbers

[ccjnr]

Hello to all, i was wondering what settings other mk2 owners have on their shocks. I have recently had all the suspension on my mk2 rebuilt with poly bushes, although the AVO shocks were fairly new so didn't need replacing. They are now set 2 clicks from fully wound in, so a firm ride setting the handling really is good but very bumpy! When i wound the adjusters right out to "soften" things up the car just ended up so bouncy & really speaking even worse. Are the AVO shocks the best option or do they just need time to wear in a bit more? I am interested to know the other member's thoughts,
Chris YYD 546

[GGenie69]

Hi Chris,

If you have the "AVO Classics" they are adjustable in compression and rebound simultaneously with the one knob. To control the damping effect properly you really need something like a "Protech" shock, http://www.protechshocks.co.uk/, which are adjustable in both compression and rebound separately to control the "bouncyness" better. But, at twice the price, they are the shocks that

I would be looking at a softer spring rate first, as it's the cheapest option considering you already have the shocks. I'd try somthing like 100-150lbs with your hardest setting, especially if you don't carry rear passengers often and drive with an empty boot.

Richard