All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Best suspension set up.. opinions
pudding:
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--- 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.
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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:
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I thought you had Ohlins. Too stiff for road use?
I really liked the idea of their Road and Track kit when it was released. Top end damping for a road car but I can imagine them being stiff.
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They're in the parts cupboard awaiting rebuild / trip to the metal skip / sell on..... haven't decided yet. They basically lasted 30,000 miles before they started knocking. Something to do with a nylon piston sleeve wearing out and allowing the piston rod to contact metal, which has also kindly chipped off chunks of chrome plate.
Absolutely appalling longevity, but absolutely sublime damping. I really liked them but they're of no use for cars that do 20K miles a year :grin:
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That’s a shame. I’d say Ohlins would definitely be worth rebuilding, either by you or the next owner.
When I first got my MK5 I actually did contemplate fitting the R&T kit to an otherwise standard (but very well maintained) car. Then realised I am old and grey and fitted factory stuff.
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I'm old and grey-ish and still fitted them :grin: Honestly, just those and everything else standard.....amazing.
I've heard there is a better, longer lasting bush now which should make them live longer. Trouble is, you're looking at about £250 per shock for a professional rebuild. That's Bilstein B12 Pro money, with some change! The rears are actually fine though and don't need doing, but me being me, I'd want all 4 doing at once. Anyhoo.....as Edd China says on his YouTube channel...."that's a job for another day."
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