MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: RussZS on October 18, 2011, 05:36:04 pm

Title: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: RussZS on October 18, 2011, 05:36:04 pm

Just spoken to AMD Essex about suspension upgrades and was recommended KW V1, which are £780, but include fitting and alignment for free (usually £240+VAT!)

I have driven a Clio 197 with them on before and it was amazing, but has anyone tried them on a Golf please?  Opinions?

Thanks,

Russ.

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: Little_Dave on October 18, 2011, 05:45:28 pm

I'm currently running KW V1's on my GTI and the ride is firmer than stock but not too harsh, mine is lowered 40mm with stretched tyres tho so this obviously makes it a bit firmer still  :laugh:

Would definitely recommend a set of these and at £780 fitted that's a decent price  :happy2:

Dave

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: JackG on October 18, 2011, 06:25:56 pm

Any one rate them over the B12 kit?

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: RussZS on October 18, 2011, 06:28:42 pm

They are my other option (well B8's added to my Sportlines) but the free fitting at AMD really appeals to me

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: keano on October 21, 2011, 04:44:24 pm

I actually laughed out loud at the cost of fitting!  :grin:

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: RussZS on October 21, 2011, 04:49:43 pm

I've gone for Koni's... reviews seem to be mixed, so fingers crossed lol

Title: Re: About to buy KW V1's... opinions?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 21, 2011, 05:59:36 pm

Quote from: JackG on October 18, 2011, 06:25:56 pm

Any one rate them over the B12 kit?

Id choose the b12s personally over V1.  But obviously the V2 or V3s over the B12 purely on adjustability