MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: gazon69 on March 22, 2011, 11:52:24 am

Title: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: gazon69 on March 22, 2011, 11:52:24 am: best coilover/ suspension setup for golf mk5 gti, budget is £700
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Post by: Andy on March 22, 2011, 12:16:48 pm: the kw v1 i found are the best
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: gazon69 on March 22, 2011, 12:25:55 pm: how much are they
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Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2011, 12:43:20 pm: Bilstein B12 are a good option
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: Andy on March 22, 2011, 12:52:24 pm: Quote from: gazon69 on March 22, 2011, 12:25:55 pm
how much are they
got mine done and fitted for just under £700..heard the Bilstein B12 are good as mentioned
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: PDT on March 22, 2011, 05:19:53 pm: Sadly the B12 kit is no longer available, however we have put together 4 kits using the exact same components they used to use, only difference is the part numbers.

Best kit available under £1k in my opinion, and I have fitted, test driven most.
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2011, 05:28:36 pm: whats the replacment for the B12?
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: golfecho5 on March 25, 2011, 08:49:23 pm: Just had fitted this week, Eibach Pro Dampers matched with Eibach Sportline springs. Incredible fast road set-up that retains a good level of comfort and has a cool drop at 20-25mm. Not as hardcore as the Coilover option but massively cheaper when you consider quality v price. Got the Pro Dampers off QRS MotorSport for £185 and yes they're brand new and the Springs were from VAGTECH (£125 + VAT) who did an ace job fitting and aligning the car. Fitting was obviously extra but well priced for the quality of the team at VAGTECH. They were also good enough to lend me a car at no extra cost.

The result puts a smile on ya face in the car and out.

All in all Champagne suspension (almost) for Blue Nun dosh (not quite)
Title: Re: coilover/ shocks n springs
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2011, 09:03:30 pm: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25304.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25304.0.html)