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Best suspension set up.. opinions

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probedb:
I have the B4s and Eibach as after 180k miles I figured the suspension needed a refresh. The rears are a little too low for me, there's a post in MK5 General about sorting this a bit. Overall very happy, paid £299 for the set. I also got Whiteline front and rear ARBs and adjustable drop links along with the Audi TTRS top mounts. Goes over all but the most ridiculously high speed bumps, i.e. those bricks in the road where the sides have been worn down so they're higher than they should be. Worthwhile if you're keeping the car, I'm on 200k and no intention of selling, too much fun! Just remember to get it all aligned afterwards.

breeze:
I should have said, my car actually came on Eibach springs. Front shocks had been replaced a few years ago but rears looked original. All shocks were Sachs. The ride was pretty crashy which I think was because all of the shocks had blown and the front top mounts were shot.

Broadly that confirmed my view that you should only use shortened shocks with shortened springs, because otherwise the shocks will be operating outside ideal range and more likely to blow.

pudding:

--- Quote from: LC5F on September 17, 2022, 02:54:07 pm ---Bilstein are great manufacturer, B4 are ok, reported to be slightly firmer than standard - but if your looking for a bit more control B6 are where it starts to get interesting.
Personally I have AP coil-overs I have been happy with for 2 years - or they also do matched shocks and sports springs for a bit less money, IIRC @Pudding spoke favourably about, but has returned to more standard shocks since then, suspect it was the commute he does.

--- End quote ---

That was the ST suspension kit mate.  It was actually pretty good for the money but some folk would find it a bit too rough and tumble.

I went with H&R non-GTI springs and B4s about 6 months or so ago as I wanted a bit more compliance and travel.  Seems to do the job but kind of regret not getting the B6 dampers though  :grin:

blingsta:
Thanking you all for the replies guys  :happy2:

im still trying to find something within budget and kinda narrowed it down to these -

Euro's have got Bilstein shocks (but doesnt specify which model, so im assuming B4's) -  Front and rear shocks only = £376.96
TDC Automotive- 4x Bilstein B4's with 20mm Eibach springs = £379.95
Awesom GTI have got Raceing line suspension for about £580

Sooooooo ...    unless i can find B6 dampers for roughly £400 and i'll use my own springs -  it looks like i might just go the B4 route - its what the budget allows  - surely, it cant be any worse than my leaking shocks at the moment  :signLOL:

pudding:
B6s are pretty expensive, and then there's Rabbit hole of MK6 vs MK5 B6s to go down as well, which is why I just got MK5 GTI spec B4s for an easier life  :grin:

B4s are pretty good as an OEM like-for-like replacement, but I don't think they like stiff springs or uprated ARBs though. Bilstein say the B4 can be used with mild lowering springs, but just depends how much stiffer/lower they are compared to stock. 

B4s + Stock springs + stock ARBs = No problem. Works as expected.
B4s + H&R or Eibach springs + Stock ARBs = No guarantees, but a lot of folk get on with that setup.
B4s + H&R or Eibach springs + H&R or Eibach ARBs = Horrible.  You definitely need B6 or B8 for that combination.

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