Kw v1 or bilstein b14

[Mitch H]

Was saving for b14 coilies but kW's recent offer is tempting.
Anybody ran both or been in cars with both much difference between the 2?

My car is a dsg edition 30 with TBE with decat and evoms intake remap next month so looking at upgrading suspension. And brakes if some pop up!

[dansmith180]

Havnt had both but have much experience with the KW V1's and they're very very good, excellent ride and build quality and the car handles much better.

[Andy]

Have them on mine and been perfect

[danishmkvgti]

I've had both KW V3 and Bilstein B16 on the same car, and only thing i can recommend is Bilstein. I will never get a KW setup again.

[Mitch H]

I've had both KW V3 and Bilstein B16 on the same car, and only thing i can recommend is Bilstein. I will never get a KW setup again.

What makes the bilstein so much better?

[danishmkvgti]

I've had both KW V3 and Bilstein B16 on the same car, and only thing i can recommend is Bilstein. I will never get a KW setup again.

What makes the bilstein so much better?

There's a recap here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.msg356311.html#msg356311

Bilstein upsides:
metal height adjusters with a hole for the tool. also height adjustment lock is 2 metal discs that is tightened contra eachother. They are upside down design for lower  unsprung weight, also it's possible to adjust rebound/compression with the suspension on the car as opposed to the KW V3 that needs to be removed to be adjusted. Also the ride is so much more composed with Bilstein 

[Andy]

Thing if your going to track your car then bilstiens would be my opinion but for the offer awesome gti has on for kw then I would go for them

[Mitch H]

It's just a fast road car/ weekend toy :) although it sounds like bilstein are superior

[TimmyH92]

Bilstein... They have a ring sticker on for good reason, plus with a quick google it seems kw coils have been known to leak in the past.

[Andy]

All brands can have faults..its all about the after sales service 

[danishmkvgti]

All brands can have faults..its all about the after sales service

KW Denmark wouldn't acknowledge any flaws on the design of the KW V3 when i approached them 

[TimmyH92]

All brands can have faults..its all about the after sales service

I couldn't agree more but the above isn't the kind of after sales help you'd want. But before you say it... I realise this is just one particular occasion.

[Mitch H]

I'm gunna wait out for bilstein! I want to do it properly and if it means waiting another month so be it