MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 08, 2009, 04:54:29 pm

 i have ordered some ap coilovers, and would love to read other people experience or thoughts on them, how low should i go,

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: Top Cat on January 13, 2009, 11:12:08 pm

It doesn't look like anyone else has experienced these collies.
on the height issue ,thats why you got coilovers you are able to adjust them until you get it just right.  :innocent:

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: m4t_lee on July 05, 2011, 02:24:26 pm

how did you get on with the coilovers, any pics?

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: big al on July 05, 2011, 02:45:45 pm

Since this thread was last commented on I have put AP coilovers on, and taken them off again in favour of my airride  :grin:

Necroposting FTW! :happy2:

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: marko on September 15, 2014, 11:08:47 am

Anybody confirm this is a full kit...??
I thought they came with helper springs and shock tops already preset...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fii85%2Fmarkobucko%2F33d06a445251bef33d8c26fb693795eb_zps1c60587f.jpg&hash=5ff15853fea36560e345cd9e4bc43f03071113a5)

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: xjay1337 on September 15, 2014, 11:39:55 am

No AP's do not have helper springs.

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: marko on September 15, 2014, 11:59:16 am

Thanks jay..
The pictures on the ap website had me thinking they weren't right...lol
 :happy2:

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: xjay1337 on September 15, 2014, 12:10:18 pm

They have helper springs on other fitments but on the Mk5 many coilovers don't come with helper springs EG JOMs, APs (Joms model after AP in this case..)

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: mtj2k on September 15, 2014, 04:28:06 pm

I've just had AP coilovers set on mine - fronts still have a few to go rears are all the way down.

I get a small bit of rubbing when cornering hard or going over bumps..

Otherwise they're great

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa182%2Fmtj2k%2Fphoto1_zps4ff7f7c5.jpg&hash=07e5161de24a0880574287de753434d5a8fb68fa)

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: marko on September 15, 2014, 04:31:55 pm

Any pics of front settings so far??
How many threads below the spacer??
Car looks great mate

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 15, 2014, 06:14:12 pm

Quote from: mtj2k on September 15, 2014, 04:28:06 pm

I've just had AP coilovers set on mine - fronts still have a few to go rears are all the way down.

I get a small bit of rubbing when cornering hard or going over bumps..

Otherwise they're great

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa182%2Fmtj2k%2Fphoto1_zps4ff7f7c5.jpg&hash=07e5161de24a0880574287de753434d5a8fb68fa)

Have you done the arch screw mod? That helps to stop rubbing  :happy2:

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: biffobear on September 15, 2014, 06:19:52 pm

Got them on mine, very good value

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: Orc on September 17, 2014, 07:59:25 am

Have a look at my posts of my aps!! The rears fell apart!

Title: Re: anybody have experiences with AP coilovers on
Post by: mtj2k on September 17, 2014, 04:29:58 pm

 :happy2: Thanks ill give the arch screw a go tonight!

Ill get some pics next time i have the wheels off - but i didn't install the kit so im just going on what the garage told me..