MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: matsu on April 07, 2009, 10:06:43 am

Title: coilovers
Post by: matsu on April 07, 2009, 10:06:43 am

again the newbie stuff but.....

theses any good? and a good price too or not?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERFORMANCE-COILOVERS-SUSPENSION-KIT-VW-GOLF-MK-5_W0QQitemZ220388883825QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220388883825&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

or these- alot diff in price??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/V-Maxx-Coilover-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk5_W0QQitemZ350180785742QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item350180785742&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

fanx for the input
matsu

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: JPC on April 07, 2009, 10:07:35 am

id go for the AP coilovers mate, if your on a budget. these have a 2 year garuntee.

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: matsu on April 07, 2009, 10:13:13 am

or these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK5-Coilover-lowering-springs-shock-kit-150503_W0QQitemZ290280684124QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item290280684124&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

again i am mostly looking toward cosmetice rather than performance BUT i am aware that too cheap a product will cause me trouble longer term.
or any other suggestions please feel free to flame me and advise accordingly! :scared:
matsu

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: JPC on April 07, 2009, 10:14:28 am

as above, but it seems you didnt want to read that. whatever!

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: WhiteGTI on April 07, 2009, 10:29:12 am

The best advice is don't go for cheap suspension parts from unbranded/unknown manufacturers.... Stay well away from those eBay things.

Its not me being a snob or anything, but suspension is SUCH a critical part of the car, and as you say, if you go for something too cheap then it will just cause you problems long term - and will probably ruin the great handling on the Golf.

Save up for a little bit longer and get a product from a well know, experienced manufacturer that will give you a warranty and peace of mind.

 :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: DubwayDan on April 07, 2009, 10:33:21 am

go for the AP's mate they're not much more than those jamex ones you posted.

im ordering a set of the ap's tonight  :happy2:

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: matsu on April 07, 2009, 10:41:39 am

jpc- didnt see your advice/help wen i posted the second one up :surprised:so thanx for the input.

white- thanks for your advice geez, i  really am a newbie and wondered that with so much variance in price is there that much difference, in my field there are alot of companies that manafacture for others and then have their own brands which are almost the same.

ok so where do i look at AP's please? DDD-where you getting yours from mate?

fanx again
matsu

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: DubwayDan on April 07, 2009, 10:49:28 am

getting mine from awesome....

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=10560&xSec=157

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: tony_danza on April 07, 2009, 10:56:43 am

I'm pretty sure APs Weitecs are a KW v1, but not stainless and maybe missing some of their variable valve technology, so just KW's strut and spring - so as with all non-stainless struts, you're going to have to seal them very well with something like Waxoil to stop them siezing and take very good care of them.

Performance wise though, you should be happy with them.  :happy2:

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: Harm on April 07, 2009, 11:39:10 am

I've got AP coilovers on mine, and am happy with them for the money.....also been told that they are very close to Weitec coilovers, made by the same people as KW and Weitec.

Hope that helps.

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: tony_danza on April 07, 2009, 12:57:38 pm

Oh, hang on - it's Weitec that are KW v1's, not APs. Oops.

Although it is possible APs are made in the same factory, price determines spec & quality, just make sure it's German and has TUV approval.

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: AwesomeSarah on April 07, 2009, 04:19:37 pm

Quote from: tony_danza on April 07, 2009, 12:57:38 pm

Oh, hang on - it's Weitec that are KW v1's, not APs. Oops.

Although it is possible APs are made in the same factory, price determines spec & quality, just make sure it's German and has TUV approval.

Hi
Yes AP are owned by KW , but not made in the same place...
But you are correct , 2 year warranty and TUV approved
We have done quite a few AP coilover kits , and so far all have been pleased with them
For the price too......you can get yourslef a bargain
Nice one
Sarah

Title: Re: coilovers
Post by: JPC on April 07, 2009, 05:51:26 pm

tom got his done last friday, and it looks ace! ;)