Looking for my first set of coilovers!

[Georrge]

Hello,

My 21st birthday is a week away which means new insurance, an extra years no claims, and mods will be allowed! I want to get a set of coilovers, but I don't want the ride to be rock hard. At the moment I'm thinking of the FK Highsport Coilivers which are £349. What other coilivers are worth looking at? Budget is a maximum of £500, adjustable damping isn't needed.

Also on a side note, what other insurance companies are worth looking at for 21 year olds? Sky will be the first call I make! 

Cheers!

[marko]

I ordered AP coilovers 10 days ago..
Dont buy from venom if you want them fitted before your 22nd birthday
 

[Georrge]

I ordered AP coilovers 10 days ago..
Dont buy from venom if you want them fitted before your 22nd birthday
 

Hahahaha oh dear, I feel for ya! I hope they arrive soon 

[OSB]

Don't forget that coil overs are a mod. The insurance company will want to know and they may charge you extra.
You couldn't hide them in the event of a claim!

[ED30GTI]

I got my ap coilover from dpm performance , they were the cheapest and I shopped around ,
Very nice ride firm but not harsh 

[Georrge]

Don't forget that coil overs are a mod. The insurance company will want to know and they may charge you extra.
You couldn't hide them in the event of a claim!

I know, that is the exact reason I started the post explaining that I'm turning 21 and I'll be getting insurance that allows mods. At the moment my insurance doesn't allow mods, hence no coilovers 

[OSB]

Oops sorry pal! Misread the line and thought it said 'no mods allowed'. 

Good luck!

[th3_f15t]

A used set of Bilstien B14 coilovers would be a good bet too if you can find them, as many people on here speak highly of them (including myself). Brand new they are around the £850 mark but really well built and Bilstien now offer a re-build service on kits when they reach that tiered age, so a used set now, year's time get them re-built and end up with an as-new kit for less than new.

[Georrge]

A used set of Bilstien B14 coilovers would be a good bet too if you can find them, as many people on here speak highly of them (including myself). Brand new they are around the £850 mark but really well built and Bilstien now offer a re-build service on kits when they reach that tiered age, so a used set now, year's time get them re-built and end up with an as-new kit for less than new.

Thanks for the tip! I rather start with a brand new set though, I don't cover many miles per year so I don't need to think too far ahead, as long as they last 4 years then that's ok. Have you got anything to say about the FK Highsports?

[th3_f15t]

For the price they are alright, the AP are rated as well. I chose to save up as I wanted some that would last and had really good feedback.

[TommyR]

With past experiences in mind I would recommend the AP's over the FK! With a quick search this is the cheapest I found them... http://www.madmotors.co.uk/ap-coilovers-vw-golf-mk5-gti-1k-2-0-tfsi-04.html

Never heard of the company but you can pay by PayPal

[Georrge]

With past experiences in mind I would recommend the AP's over the FK! With a quick search this is the cheapest I found them... http://www.madmotors.co.uk/ap-coilovers-vw-golf-mk5-gti-1k-2-0-tfsi-04.html

Never heard of the company but you can pay by PayPal

Why would you recommend the AP's over the FKs? They are in my price range so depending on what you say next, will determine whether I get these or the FKs! Just some info that may help, my Mk5 gti is my only car, so therefore is my daily. I won't ever go on a track day, purely just every day driving.

Cheers!

[Georrge]

Also TommyR, the postage for madmotors is over £20, but you can get them for £433.80 delivered direct from the AP website   

[CarlW]

From what i've seen amongst the forum if your after anything around the £4-500 mark and want new coilovers then go AP..
If you have slightly more of a budget then go Blistien B14..

Or spend more time looking (umming and arghring) and looking for a second hand pair of B14's then pay to have them rebuilt etc? and expect to pay inbetween £5-750.

My personal choice would be to stick with a set budget and go with whatever the best choice would be in your budget which in your case would be AP's In my opinion if your wanting new coilovers. Thats what i'm going to be buying when i get round to lowering mine good price / comfort is still there / and reliable for the cost.

Apparently they down't go as low as some people may like but should easy go 40-45mm which for me would be spot on..
Also depends if you want to go silly low for the show queens (55mm+). Or... Be low and drivable still (30-50?mm).

[TommyR]

I did say with a quick search dude. Admittedly I didn't look at postage costs. I would recommend them due to having zero problems on a previous car. When I had FK's they where a harsh ride, sometimes bottomed out (the car was low) and the final straw was a failed MOT because two of the four shocks where leaking. Imo you get what you pay for...