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Offline danc1706

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Which coilovers too buy?
« on: January 21, 2016, 06:26:51 pm »
Got an edition 30, what are the best coilovers too buy? Looking for a good all rounder, nothing too uncomfortable but also offers good handling and drop

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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2016, 06:46:22 pm »
Sort of budget do you have to play with?
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2016, 06:56:33 pm »
Looking around about the £600-£900


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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2016, 11:50:21 pm »
Bilstein b14 coilovers
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2016, 01:50:12 am »
Go to the GolfMKV forum and look for White James: suspension and wheel review thread. The information there is impressive.


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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2016, 02:01:31 am »
The post has 190k+ views and 500+ replies. One of the best on the web about coilovers. Hope it is helpful for your needs bud.


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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2016, 11:00:42 am »
From what I've read, Ohlins Track & Road seem to offer the best compromise between handling and comfort.

I've had Billie B12s & B14s on other VWs and whilst I love their inverted monotube for damping consistency, I find them too harsh for the roads where I live.  Much better the faster you go mind, but at urban speeds, way too crashy.  Having said that, suspension is very subjective.  One man's harsh is another man's soggy mattress.
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2016, 09:24:23 pm »
KW V3' s for ride comfort and excellent damping adjustment and control for road. That and Ohlins..

Bigger budget I know but I've tried others and many are very crashy and lack the quality ride KW give you that's why they are priced at £1480.

KW Clubsports even more costly but utterly brilliant

Ride quality costs I'm afraid

Why not go H&R springs and B8 dampers? Good cheaper compromise
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2016, 09:31:50 pm »
Quote from: Msportman on February 21, 2016, 09:24:23 pm
KW V3' s for ride comfort and excellent damping adjustment and control for road. That and Ohlins..

Bigger budget I know but I've tried others and many are very crashy and lack the quality ride KW give you that's why they are priced at £1480.

KW Clubsports even more costly but utterly brilliant

Ride quality costs I'm afraid

Why not go H&R springs and B8 dampers? Good cheaper compromise
Would you say V3s over V1s as I assume you can dial in a more compliant ride with the V3s, whereas the fixed rate V1s are stuck on a firmer setting by default?

I'm a fan of KW. Probably going to go for some coilovers in the future but I really want to find the comfiest option.
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2016, 09:41:15 pm »
Yeah I was either thinking kw v1 or eibach


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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2016, 11:51:03 am »
BC Racing or see Samuel Bryant on Facebook he sells Relentless coilovers for £550 which are just rebranded BC coilovers just cheaper! They also come with adjustable dampening, adjustable top mounts and a 2 year warranty!
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Re: Which coilovers too buy?
« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2016, 03:38:20 pm »
Bilsteins B14s or B16s FTW

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