All Things Mk5 > Mk5 General Area

how do bilstein and KW compare

(1/4) > >>

Janner_Sy:
which KW kit is the equivalent to the bilstein B14 coilover. JKM now have prices for both for sale, comparing prices the B14 is priced between the V1 and V2 coilovers.

The B16 is priced above the V3(not sure about clubsport prices though)

I might treat myself

RedRobin:
....

If you phone Kate (The K in JKM) 023 9263 9933 on Monday she'll explain the differences I expect and she won't hardsell you.

Of course, peeps here may know most of the answers. Hurdy? Chris? James? plus a couple more.

:happy2:

GTIjames:
paid a bit less than that for my B16 pss10's, and that is saying pss9. the 10's are the latest to be released and have one extra adjustment setting, the B14's are non adjustable.

good review and install pics here  http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24492

with 1 been the softest setting and 10 the hardest, i have mine set at 5 all round and the ride is a little harsh on bumpy roads but a soon as you get on a nice stretch it is very smooth and responsive, you can throw it around and it just grips and roll is minimal thats without ARB's, just got it low with 10mm spacers all round, with bsh rear arb soon to come..
 

RedRobin:
^^^^
Useful link across the pond, James :happy2: - Now I understand better about why VWR used different spring ratings on my KW-V3's.

@ Sy - The thing about having adjustability is that you don't necessarily have to keep adjusting them for different tracks etc but you have the adjustability to achieve a very sweet setup and just let it be for as long as you want. Also if you do any future mods which effect your suspension, you can re-adjust.

Trouble is that it all costs more money!

:happy2:

Janner_Sy:
where did you buy them from if you dont mind me asking. your ride height is about the height id be going for, dont want to go to low.

I was mainly interested in the B14 coilovers as they had been fine tuned on the nurburgring, which is basically a really bumpy and undulating 1 way b road. so i thought they would be awesome for the road.

however since i plan on keeping this car and eventually stripping out the interior and using it predominately on track and as a weekend toy, The B16 pss10 might be worth investing in. plus they look mega easy to adjust the damping.

Where are the adjustment knobs on the KW coilovers. are they in similar positions?

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page