Re: just installed coilver kit w/stock shocks & it rides like crap,help!! (JETTA420)
The stock struts/shocks have very little dampening/rebound to handle such a stiff spring. It's almost like you are riding on springs alone, since the dampener does nothing to help eliminate bounciness.
You can go with a better strut/shock (ie. Bilstein sport or Koni Yellows), but don't expect a soft ride. A matched strut will help control your suspension over bumps by eliminating the bounce, but your ride will be very stiff (similar to riding on rails http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif ).
Good luck.
BTW... which coilover kit did you go with? GC, Skunk2, OBX, etc???
[Modified by chuck_simpson, 2:06 PM 11-26-2001]