MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: JENKO on August 08, 2014, 10:06:53 am

Title: AP - Coilovers - any good??
Post by: JENKO on August 08, 2014, 10:06:53 am

Hi all,

Just been told my standard oem rear shocks are about done - I have been offered a set of AP coilovers  - would be great to get people's experience views on these - not bothered about drop more interested in performance without ruing comfort !

Title: Re: AP - Coilovers - any good??
Post by: rich83 on August 08, 2014, 10:17:04 am

If you ultimately want comfort and aren't bothered about lowering don't get coilovers

Title: Re: AP - Coilovers - any good??
Post by: JENKO on August 08, 2014, 10:21:04 am

I still want better handling - just not too harsh that it ruins the ride - would I better off with Bilstein B12 or similar suspension kit ?

Title: Re: AP - Coilovers - any good??
Post by: biffobear on August 08, 2014, 03:42:02 pm

I have AP's on my car, nice and low and no harsher than standard

Title: Re: AP - Coilovers - any good??
Post by: JENKO on August 08, 2014, 03:45:30 pm

Thanks... good to know... I guess being adjustable I can also go lower when I finally get around to that track day..... Be interesting to see what it is like on track....

Had to sell my elise when the little one cam along so trying to create a rapid family wagon! :driver: