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Is KW all it's cracked up to be?
Bikerz:
Do the B16's come with the adjustable top mounts? Thats a huge advantage of the KW Clubsports for me. Im on KW V2's at min and been great so far (only done 1 track day on them tho.)
JackG:
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--- Quote from: JackG on December 13, 2011, 10:13:01 am ---Would like bilstein B12 but have thought I'd like to be able to adjust the height ...
I know bilstein are really really good hence why I'd like the B12 kit but it's just the fixed height that makes me not 100%
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Jack, so why don't you go for a Bilstein B14 coilover?
It's almost as cheap as a 'fixed' B12. :smiley:
http://www.bilstein.de/en/products/sport-and-threaded-ride-high-adjustable-kits/bilstein-b14.html
:happy2:
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Thanks buddy! I've been talking to GNJ motorsport and I've gone for the B14 kit as it can be adjusted....may also just say thanks for all the advice from you guys!! :drinking: it's great to honest views without it kicking off like it normally does on other forums!
Will order these just after Xmas with a WALK and rear ARB
the bruce:
--- Quote from: Bikerz on December 15, 2011, 09:25:23 am ---Do the B16's come with the adjustable top mounts?
Thats a huge advantage of the KW Clubsports for me.
Im on KW V2's at min and been great so far (only done 1 track day on them tho.)
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No, but if I'd need adjustable top mounts I'd give these a try:
http://performanceshock.com/--c-41_139/ccpmkv
Jack, when fitting your new suspension go for the RS3/TT top mounts
(slightly stiffer than OEM Mk.V) and both front and rear ARBs.
KW Clubsports are great and ''more trackable'', but ride comfort isn't
it's strength and it's also expensive. Advantage: you can vary the linear
springs in a range someway 30 % softer or stiffer.
If I had a Clubsport I'd have a look for alloy rings to fit. I'd order rings
from Bilstein, Eibach and H&R to try them.
rex:
Clubsport cannot be compared to B16... KW3 is the equivalent of B16. If you want to compare the Clubsport with something Bilstein does you should check the Bilstein products made for motorsport (non TUV, just lke the Clubsport). :drinking:
RedRobin:
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I've been running on KW V3's for about 3 years without any problems and they fit well with my whole suspension package. I don't need to adjust them and if I did I would get VW Racing to do it for me because I don't know enough about finding that sweet spot (on cars! Girls is a different matter!).
Having said that, if buying again I would probably buy Bilstein. It's a bit like whether you prefer a Canon pro to a Nikon pro camera. Both are very good.
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