Danish had KW V3's and swapped to Billie B16, dont know his reasons but i think he was more than happy with the difference. Ill try find the thread.Here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,47290.0.html
How about some nice (and expensive) Ohlins?http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/products/vws-mi00/