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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rich on July 05, 2009, 12:15:10 am

Title: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Rich on July 05, 2009, 12:15:10 am: Hi,

I ordered the Weitec Coilovers for my Golf GT TSi

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/weitec-hicon-gt-coilover-suspension-kit-golf-5-golf-5-plus-14-14t-si-16-19tdi-20fsi-20sdi-20tdi-0903-p-3454.html

The garage is gonna lower it next week..

im just concerned i'll have the "knocking noises"

Whats your thoughts here ???
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: RedRobin on July 05, 2009, 10:02:55 am: ....

Don't worry, Rich - Having coilovers doesn't guarantee you knocking noises. It's more likely something might 'knock' if you lower too much.
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: scarpicus on July 05, 2009, 10:58:36 am: I understand exactly what your thinking Rich as i have been thinking the same thing... :scared:

Worrying about knocking noises and other problems when installing coilovers i should be getting mine installed next week and i have been having second thoughs as well because of possible problems like knocking noises but in the end everyone that has them always says there pleased about having coilovers and as RedRobin says at least with coilovers you can always raises them up if you need too.. :happy2:

Good luck mate and im sure it will go well and car will look exactly how you want it too.. :happy2:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Rich on July 05, 2009, 11:03:41 am: RR & Scarpius - cheers for that :drinking:

I dont intend to lower the front any more... just the rear...

I just have to have fingers crossed that i dont have any problems

Cheers,
Richard
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: joesgti on July 05, 2009, 11:10:17 am: am i missing something?? i have weitec's and have them slammed 365 days of the year and they are fine!
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Rich on July 05, 2009, 11:16:51 am: :signLOL:

Thats good news :driver:

Its just i've been reading a lot of bad news about coilovers... and im very concerned about the slightest things going wrong. Thought it was best to post and ask on "how to avoid" knocking noises.

Feel bit easier now they're going on :innocent:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: RedRobin on July 05, 2009, 12:01:50 pm: ....

Think Positive, Rich. And if there are any problems there's lots of us here who will advise/help.

:smiley:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Andy on July 05, 2009, 03:20:11 pm: before i got mine lowered on kw coilovers i had the same concerns about it knocking--mine has been lowered bout 2 weeks now with no issues at all
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 09, 2009, 12:30:59 am: I wish I could say the same...after just having springs changed....

Hope everything went well for you...
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Gti Jal on October 09, 2009, 04:46:14 pm: I hear coilovers kill the ride, any experiences?
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: gazbutS3 on October 09, 2009, 04:49:40 pm: Quote from: Gti Jal on October 09, 2009, 04:46:14 pm
I hear coilovers kill the ride, any experiences?

Not at all, in some cases the ride is better, in that I mean the control over bumps etc is better. It depends on the brand of coilover, some cheap ones have been known to give a very harsh ride, sayin that so have some expensive 1's :smiley: It really is down to brand, do the research and make a choice. KW's are very popular at the minute :happy2:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 04:50:23 pm: Quote from: Gti Jal on October 09, 2009, 04:46:14 pm
I hear coilovers kill the ride, any experiences?

coilovers MAKE the ride :wink:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 04:50:56 pm: and just for some info in this thred, the weitecs are KW V1's with different springs :smiley:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Greeners on October 09, 2009, 05:32:35 pm: :confused: I thought you had just bought Eibach Springs Rich? :confused:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Edition30 on October 09, 2009, 08:06:11 pm: Old thread ^^ :drool:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 08:27:18 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on October 09, 2009, 05:32:35 pm
:confused: I thought you had just bought Eibach Springs Rich? :confused:

your are on the fail trail today! :fighting2: :P
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Greeners on October 09, 2009, 08:29:54 pm: Quote from: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 08:27:18 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on October 09, 2009, 05:32:35 pm
:confused: I thought you had just bought Eibach Springs Rich? :confused:

your are on the fail trail today! :fighting2: :P

Right behind you eh Joe! :P

So what have I missed? He bought my Eibach's that all I know! :rolleye:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 08:32:17 pm: ive been on the fail train since amsterdam :fighting2: :laugh:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Greeners on October 09, 2009, 08:32:40 pm: Quote from: joesgti on October 09, 2009, 08:32:17 pm
ive been on the fail train since amsterdam :fighting2: :laugh:

Funny that! :laugh: :rolleye:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: QD MBE on October 09, 2009, 08:38:22 pm: :grin:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Rich on October 09, 2009, 09:02:46 pm: Just had the springs fitted today Nathan..

It's just awesome... it transforms the look of the car.... it looks so so so much better !!!

The feel on the road is also much solid

Will post pici's up tommorrow... spending the day cleaning & waxing :smiley: - weather permitting :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Weitec Coilovers - advice
Post by: Andy on October 10, 2009, 10:29:59 pm: :worthless: