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Offline Panthera

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I need to make a decision
« on: July 29, 2015, 08:30:48 pm »
In one of my earlier threads on here I mentioned that I needed to replace my suspension, but could not as a gearbox issue came up, so now I have funds to replace the suspension. 

I am in a 2, 8, 4 and 6 on making a decision - Do I opt for OE springs and dampers or plump up the extra £££ for the Bilstein B12 kit?
(I will also get the top mounts replaced along with 4WA).   

I read on here that with the B12's the ride is far improved and the car is nowhere near as crashy. However, the car is a daily driver and my commute uses some nice B roads, so the extra compliance would be nice, great even, but i am just unsure.  With me not being able to decide fully, should I just opt for the OE parts?   
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2015, 02:32:20 pm »
Have I answered my own question?   I know no one is going to say set kit xyz, but some for's  and against would be helpful.
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2015, 09:34:40 am »
Having had the B12 kit installed after careful consideration and not being disappointed (if it were not meeting expectation I would say so) I would say this:

If you have the £'s buy it.

What's the difference in cost between OE & B12?

I fear if it's £100/150 you'd regret it every time you drove it for the sake of a relatively small sum.  :happy2:
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2015, 10:06:29 am »
Go for a proper kit. Bilstein dampers (from a 5mile drive) seem to be fantastic
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2015, 07:01:36 pm »
Its £130 difference between OE and B12 kit.   I originally had no plans to modify the GTi, but since the VAG specialist I use quoted me for OE, Bilstein B8 with OE springs and B12 kit and the price being rather tempting.....
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2015, 07:57:49 pm »
Up grade them
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2015, 10:05:58 pm »
It's easy then...B12. And be quick about it!  :P
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2015, 10:14:47 pm »
Can you still get the B12 Kit?

I am sure I read it was been discontinued.

I like the idea of the B12 kit myself, B8 Dampers with the Eibach springs. I would go for the Pro springs which I think lower the car less than the Sportline spings?
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2015, 11:37:20 pm »
Yeah I think you can  :happy2:
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2015, 01:38:15 am »
Yeh kit is still available :happy2: :happy2:
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2015, 09:32:04 am »
My Weitec Hicon GTs recently died and I was thinking of going for some B12s to replace them as I didn't really need the adjustability.

However I came across this thread with some very reasonably priced B14s which are cheaper than B12s:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,99267.0.html

I'd say the handling is unchanged compared with the Weitec Hicon GTs but the ride is much better. In all I would definitely recommend them.
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2015, 10:37:10 pm »
B12 sportline all the way, I did over 40k on mine in a year and still went felt comfortable and towed easily.
Well worth the ££££
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2015, 02:53:29 pm »
Well I made a decision....I have opted for....wait for it....the Bilstein B12 kit  :jumping: Wednesday it is being fitted.
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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2015, 07:01:46 pm »
Quote from: Panthera on August 08, 2015, 02:53:29 pm
Well I made a decision....I have opted for....wait for it....the Bilstein B12 kit  :jumping: Wednesday it is being fitted.

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Re: I need to make a decision
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2015, 08:48:40 pm »
You will not be dissapointed  :happy2: :happy2: :congrats: :congrats:
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