MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Panthera on July 29, 2015, 08:30:48 pm

Title: I need to make a decision
Post by: Panthera on July 29, 2015, 08:30:48 pm
In one of my earlier threads on here I mentioned that I needed to replace my suspension, but could not as a gearbox issue came up, so now I have funds to replace the suspension. 

I am in a 2, 8, 4 and 6 on making a decision - Do I opt for OE springs and dampers or plump up the extra £££ for the Bilstein B12 kit?
(I will also get the top mounts replaced along with 4WA).   

I read on here that with the B12's the ride is far improved and the car is nowhere near as crashy. However, the car is a daily driver and my commute uses some nice B roads, so the extra compliance would be nice, great even, but i am just unsure.  With me not being able to decide fully, should I just opt for the OE parts?   
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Panthera on August 01, 2015, 02:32:20 pm
Have I answered my own question?   I know no one is going to say set kit xyz, but some for's  and against would be helpful.
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: flashp on August 02, 2015, 09:34:40 am
Having had the B12 kit installed after careful consideration and not being disappointed (if it were not meeting expectation I would say so) I would say this:

If you have the £'s buy it.

What's the difference in cost between OE & B12?

I fear if it's £100/150 you'd regret it every time you drove it for the sake of a relatively small sum.  :happy2:
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: rich83 on August 02, 2015, 10:06:29 am
Go for a proper kit. Bilstein dampers (from a 5mile drive) seem to be fantastic
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Panthera on August 02, 2015, 07:01:36 pm
Its £130 difference between OE and B12 kit.   I originally had no plans to modify the GTi, but since the VAG specialist I use quoted me for OE, Bilstein B8 with OE springs and B12 kit and the price being rather tempting.....
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Andy on August 02, 2015, 07:57:49 pm
Up grade them
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: flashp on August 02, 2015, 10:05:58 pm
It's easy then...B12. And be quick about it!  :P
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: bonelorry on August 02, 2015, 10:14:47 pm
Can you still get the B12 Kit?

I am sure I read it was been discontinued.

I like the idea of the B12 kit myself, B8 Dampers with the Eibach springs. I would go for the Pro springs which I think lower the car less than the Sportline spings?
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: rich83 on August 02, 2015, 11:37:20 pm
Yeah I think you can  :happy2:
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Skylinegtr on August 03, 2015, 01:38:15 am
Yeh kit is still available :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: sub39h on August 03, 2015, 09:32:04 am
My Weitec Hicon GTs recently died and I was thinking of going for some B12s to replace them as I didn't really need the adjustability.

However I came across this thread with some very reasonably priced B14s which are cheaper than B12s:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,99267.0.html

I'd say the handling is unchanged compared with the Weitec Hicon GTs but the ride is much better. In all I would definitely recommend them.
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Stanipkiss on August 03, 2015, 10:37:10 pm
B12 sportline all the way, I did over 40k on mine in a year and still went felt comfortable and towed easily.
Well worth the ££££
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Panthera on August 08, 2015, 02:53:29 pm
Well I made a decision....I have opted for....wait for it....the Bilstein B12 kit  :jumping: Wednesday it is being fitted.
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: flashp on August 08, 2015, 07:01:46 pm
Well I made a decision....I have opted for....wait for it....the Bilstein B12 kit  :jumping: Wednesday it is being fitted.

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Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Stanipkiss on August 08, 2015, 08:48:40 pm
You will not be dissapointed  :happy2: :happy2: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Matt81 on August 08, 2015, 10:25:50 pm
Well done. Sure you'll enjoy them.

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Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: Panthera on August 09, 2015, 07:14:23 pm
Thanks all for the help. 
Title: Re: I need to make a decision
Post by: flashp on August 15, 2015, 09:20:08 am
Well I made a decision....I have opted for....wait for it....the Bilstein B12 kit  :jumping: Wednesday it is being fitted.
So you've had 2 days on it now...your verdict is????  :popcornsoda: