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LC5F's Graphite Blue GTI - Pilgrimage to Caffeine & Machine
Deano45:
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--- Quote from: Deano45 on July 05, 2020, 09:05:51 pm ---Great build thread and you are making some great progress....if you don’t mind me asking how are you finding the AP Coilovers? Thinking about a set myself ,,
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Thanks fella -
I previously had Bilstein B14 on my old Mk4, I was looking into B14 for the Mk5 but I couldn't justify the price for what is a daily. Also my other VW came with a set of AP's, I was happy to give them a go to see how they feel new.
I haven't done much mileage on them or pushed them hard, but the AP's on the Mk5 are good, they seem to be an uprated OEM feel - as described in many reviews.
Put it another way, the wife hasn't even noticed, commented or complained - I think that's a win!
BTW I got a really good deal on ebay that is still available: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-AP-coilovers-Adjustable-suspensions-%C3%9855/371633207372?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Thanks Again ,, that seems perfect as I daily mine too I have herd great stuff about them it’s just nice to get a review from someone Who has recently fitted Them Ap,s are now on the shopping list ,,
Kebab Spider:
--- Quote from: LC5F on July 05, 2020, 09:58:46 pm ---
--- Quote from: Deano45 on July 05, 2020, 09:05:51 pm ---Great build thread and you are making some great progress....if you don’t mind me asking how are you finding the AP Coilovers? Thinking about a set myself ,,
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Thanks fella -
I previously had Bilstein B14 on my old Mk4, I was looking into B14 for the Mk5 but I couldn't justify the price for what is a daily. Also my other VW came with a set of AP's, I was happy to give them a go to see how they feel new.
I haven't done much mileage on them or pushed them hard, but the AP's on the Mk5 are good, they seem to be an uprated OEM feel - as described in many reviews.
Put it another way, the wife hasn't even noticed, commented or complained - I think that's a win!
BTW I got a really good deal on ebay that is still available: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-AP-coilovers-Adjustable-suspensions-%C3%9855/371633207372?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Thanks for posting the link to the coilovers mate, £100 cheaper than any UK retailer so I've just bought a set :grin:
Kebab Spider:
--- Quote from: LC5F on June 14, 2020, 10:42:27 pm ---Still waiting on Drives side subframe, I swapped out the rusty steel T20 arch liner bolts for Audi stainless ones
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Also meant to ask you where you picked up these bolts from?
LC5F:
@Kebab Spider Yes - the AP's at that price seems too good a deal to say no - glad it helped!
--- Quote from: Kebab Spider on July 16, 2020, 02:23:58 pm ---
--- Quote from: LC5F on June 14, 2020, 10:42:27 pm ---Still waiting on Drives side subframe, I swapped out the rusty steel T20 arch liner bolts for Audi stainless ones
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Also meant to ask you where you picked up these bolts from?
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You can source them new - all black - for a price or just go to scrap yard and get them, usually get waved through if thats all you have.
The black covering tends to be wear off revealing the stainless.
A4's seem to have the most clips/screws I usually get a handful each trip.
Kebab Spider:
Cool, thanks mate. How long did your coilovers take to arrive from Italy btw?
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