AST 2 Way Adjustable Coilover Suspension

[Janner_Sy]

The temptress had KW V3s on before didnt it steve?

How do you find them in comparison.  ASTs are fitted to this Golf R i have at the moment, and its been the deciding factor for me to go for a set of coilovers again.  Compared to TFSI_Mikes KW V3s its so much more comfortable over the bumpy stuff, with no crashy-ness at all. 
That said, mike has no idea what settings his are on as Awesome just stuck them on straight out of the ox, ans i have no idea what VWR have set these ASTs to.  His might be on stiff, mine might be on soft, so not a direct comparison.

They seem to be the perfect balance between comfort and handling, plus easy to adjust.

Getting a set for the Golf Kart. 

[the bruce]

With adjustable suspensions I'd recommend to try several settings.

Just turn the knobs to full stiff (clockwise) and count the 'klicks'.
That's what it's now. Then turn back to three or four klicks softer or
stiffer than before.

Very important: Write down the old setup and all the changes !!
You will forget the setup a week later. 

[SteveP]

The temptress had KW V3s on before didnt it steve?

How do you find them in comparison.  ASTs are fitted to this Golf R i have at the moment, and its been the deciding factor for me to go for a set of coilovers again.  Compared to TFSI_Mikes KW V3s its so much more comfortable over the bumpy stuff, with no crashy-ness at all. 
That said, mike has no idea what settings his are on as Awesome just stuck them on straight out of the ox, ans i have no idea what VWR have set these ASTs to.  His might be on stiff, mine might be on soft, so not a direct comparison.

They seem to be the perfect balance between comfort and handling, plus easy to adjust.

Getting a set for the Golf Kart. 

Yes I previously had V3's and wouldn't buy KW's again, I found the KW's very harsh and crashy but not as good on the track as the AST's which still feel OK on the road.

My AST have a different spring rate to the ones on the APR demo car, mine are more setup for track than fast road like on the Golf R. 

[Janner_Sy]

Yes I previously had V3's and wouldn't buy KW's again, I found the KW's very harsh and crashy but not as good on the track as the AST's which still feel OK on the road.

My AST have a different spring rate to the ones on the APR demo car, mine are more setup for track than fast road like on the Golf R. 

I think that sums mikes KWs up perfectly.  Think id rather have the fast road springs anyway.  Its something I coukd always upgrade at a later date I guess.  Are the dampers still the same or have you got higher specced shocks?

[SteveP]

Same spec I believe 

[danishmkvgti]

The temptress had KW V3s on before didnt it steve?

How do you find them in comparison.  ASTs are fitted to this Golf R i have at the moment, and its been the deciding factor for me to go for a set of coilovers again.  Compared to TFSI_Mikes KW V3s its so much more comfortable over the bumpy stuff, with no crashy-ness at all.  
That said, mike has no idea what settings his are on as Awesome just stuck them on straight out of the ox, ans i have no idea what VWR have set these ASTs to.  His might be on stiff, mine might be on soft, so not a direct comparison.

They seem to be the perfect balance between comfort and handling, plus easy to adjust.

Getting a set for the Golf Kart.  

Yes I previously had V3's and wouldn't buy KW's again, I found the KW's very harsh and crashy but not as good on the track as the AST's which still feel OK on the road.

My AST have a different spring rate to the ones on the APR demo car, mine are more setup for track than fast road like on the Golf R.  

Same experience i had with my KW V3, and the lack of ability to adjust it while it was on the car 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Did you dig out the invoice for a price Steve? Thanks

Mike

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

Interesting KWV3's were the de facto standard as was Revo, 2012 is going to be an interesting year for tuning.

Hopefully it might lead to some softening of prices

[Janner_Sy]

Happens all the time, depends who gets parts to the market first as they get the lions share of custom on the forums.  Miltek are an example as well.

Did you dig out the invoice for a price Steve? Thanks

Mike

Mike, Speaking to Matt the other day, ASTs work out about the same price as the KW V3s of B16 Bilsteins

[pat15312]

Just to confirm these are AST 4200 Steve?

[tony_danza]

Happens all the time, depends who gets parts to the market first as they get the lions share of custom on the forums.  Miltek are an example as well.

JonnyC had ASTs on his Golf years ago, maybe 3? They're not exactly new, but your point about forum exposure is right.

They're proper kit, I don't rate V3s at all - delusions of motorsport.

[N8KOW]

Sorry to dig up and old thread, it's got me thinking. What kinda price are we looking at? I would use KPM Racing again, those guys are excellent.

[vRSAlex]

Around 2k with top mounts iirc. It's not exactly an Ast kit, but a Vwr kit now. You know what I mean. I have a price list at work.

[N8KOW]

Around 2k with top mounts iirc. It's not exactly an Ast kit, but a Vwr kit now. You know what I mean. I have a price list at work.

Cheers Alex, is that the Sportline I's? Also what's the max drop in mm, do you know?

[fuscobal]

What was the track time difference seen on track, on the same car between KWs and ASTs ?

PS : Is it this one disguised > http://www.awesomegti.com/vwr-tracksport-coilover-kitprovide-vehicle-information-for-custom-built-springs ?