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ljc19630:
Thanks my man.
Where did you purchase these from?

Best
Louie

fakie1977:
I got them off eBay searching those part numbers. Cheapest at the time was from Germany even with postage but not sure if that is as easy or viable now.

I ordered my B12 Audi S6 kit from Germany (not knowing that was were the warehouse was placed) and then thinking I might have been hit by VAT and/or duties. I ended up not having to pay anything though as it was shipped as 2 parcels and they put £100 value for each parcel.


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pudding:

--- Quote from: J30SBO on March 02, 2021, 01:43:07 pm ---I do like the look of the b12 kit, demon tweeks have a few to fit the GTi but different prices and all labelled ‘b12 kit’ so unsure what the differences are! Albeit abit pricey fir a road car that will see occasional track use! Debating on the h&r cup kit, awesome has it for £580 atm! Anyone used it before?

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Yes it's confusing.

B12 just means B8 dampers + some springs.

If you want ride comfort and mild lowering, you need a B12 'Pro' kit for a MK6 Golf.

If you just get a B12 kit for a MK5 GTI, you will get the B12 'Sportline' kit which is waaaaay harsher and lower.

The easiest way to spot the difference is:

Sportline = red springs @ -30 to -40mm lower than a GTI
Pro = black springs at -25 to 30mm lower than a non-GTI

Since non-GTIs are 10-15mm taller than a GTI, the final lowering of a GTI with Pro kit would be approx -10 to 15mm


pudding:

--- Quote from: Damian @ DPM on March 01, 2021, 01:35:46 pm ---The ST by KW kit is always a popular choice with us.

Damian @ DPM Performance

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I have to say, your price for that kit is the best.  So a couple of us have put orders through you in the last few days  :happy2:

ljc19630:

--- Quote from: Pudding on March 05, 2021, 08:35:06 pm ---
--- Quote from: J30SBO on March 02, 2021, 01:43:07 pm ---I do like the look of the b12 kit, demon tweeks have a few to fit the GTi but different prices and all labelled ‘b12 kit’ so unsure what the differences are! Albeit abit pricey fir a road car that will see occasional track use! Debating on the h&r cup kit, awesome has it for £580 atm! Anyone used it before?

--- End quote ---

Yes it's confusing.

B12 just means B8 dampers + some springs.

If you want ride comfort and mild lowering, you need a B12 'Pro' kit for a MK6 Golf.

If you just get a B12 kit for a MK5 GTI, you will get the B12 'Sportline' kit which is waaaaay harsher and lower.

The easiest way to spot the difference is:

Sportline = red springs @ -30 to -40mm lower than a GTI
Pro = black springs at -25 to 30mm lower than a non-GTI

Since non-GTIs are 10-15mm taller than a GTI, the final lowering of a GTI with Pro kit would be approx -10 to 15mm

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Cheers Kev,
So with mine i'm keeping the 30mm H&R Lowering Springs. So do i need this kit??

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bilstein-b8-sprint-shock-absorber-bls35-158745/
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bilstein-b8-sprint-shock-absorber-bls24-158756/

Cheere
Louie

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