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MK5 Golf GTI suspension refurbishment
Bodyboarder81:
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--- Quote from: Bodyboarder81 on August 30, 2018, 12:41:57 pm ---Don’t get me wrong the ohlins are sensational..... I’ve had my set of the S2k for a couple of years now and love them ! That’s why I bought another set for the golf but just didn’t work out . I’ve since been told by a number and of people that ohlins are very difficult to deal with when it comes to issues ect . When you are spending big money it’s not what you want in the back of your mind if things don’t go to plan . I also think that although they are very good they don’t offer 4x the gains of said other kits available that do a very good job .
I’m also in the market for suspension for my z4m coupe at the moment and looking at the kw v3’s
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How are you finding the Z4M? Great car! Often overlooked. I had a soft spot for the Z3M coupe back in the day, but the 5 speed box and the super twitchy E30 rear end put me off. I had KW V3s on my Corrado and they weren't all that, imo. Rubbish damper tuning and pretty unsophisticated ride. Very robust and long lasting though. Things may be different on the Z4 platform though.
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Didn’t like the z4m coupe to begin with if I’m honest ! Engine note to my ears sounds very agricultural , gear shifts not great , handling a bit vague..... but it does have a old school charm and is full of character. It’s what I wanted , something that is a occasion every trip . I have made a few mods already to address the above issues ( clutch delay valve delete , zhp gear stick/ boot , gruppe m ind kit , eibach springs that came in the car , the rear bush’s with a limiter kit , also have on order a brembo BBK for the front and looking into further suspension options )
With the few mods I’ve made already, it’s just brilliant fun . The Pirelli I had would more than likely beat it down a B road but the M is just bursting with n/a character and drama , which the golf could never match in my opinion
gixerben:
Any of you guys had dealings or know about the relentless coilover kits?
pudding:
They are rebranded BC Racing I believe.
A bit of BC Racing info for you - https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiKzMbCsszdAhUPW8AKHWENBM8QwqsBMAV6BAgAEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DD96cTipz0NQ&usg=AOvVaw1p7MfAI-q0uOdAyH7sIb1F
gixerben:
cheers pudding, but i'm still drawn towards the Ohlins!! :laugh:
DaveMsport:
I've BCs in my E46 M3 and a friend thought it still had standard suspension in it the ride quality was so good when he got a spin and was saying I'd ruin it with coilovers. He was shocked when pointed out it already had them lol.
I'd love to upgrade to something else as more track focused now but for any decent improvement, it would be the price of what I paid for the GTI :grin:
Going with B12s and H&R arbs on the GTI soon as its more or a daily with it being for my other half and just a toy for me at the weekends and occasional trackday
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