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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Cwm7 on April 01, 2013, 07:24:37 pm

Title: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 01, 2013, 07:24:37 pm

Hi all

Looking to upgrade suspension, think I've narrowed it down to either Bilstein B12 kit or H&R cup kit. Whilst I can find plenty of positive reviews on the B12 I can't find much about the H&R. Anybody running with either set up & which would you recommend.
Any advice much appreciated  :happy2:
Chris

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: n0ble on April 01, 2013, 08:09:46 pm

I have been in a car with H&R setup and it was impressive but obviously the bil's will still be a little better.

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on April 01, 2013, 08:43:23 pm

Hi,

I'm also thinking of one of the two named. My main criteria is to keep it as comfortable as possible. For me, the drop isn't as important.

Noble, how was the ride on the H&Rs? Does anyone know how it compares to the Bilsteins?

Rick

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: n0ble on April 01, 2013, 08:45:12 pm

I honestly cannot comment on the Bil's for this chassis, only ever experienced them on a Mini.

For the H&R's they are adjustable and you can make the ride comfortable :-)

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: skard on April 01, 2013, 08:50:47 pm

Put the B12 Sportline kit on last week, only done a few miles and still need an alignment done but they have a quality feel - better than the Koni FSD dampers that used to be on.

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 09:45:27 pm

Thanks for the opinions  :happy2:, think I will go with the B12 kit once I have saved a few more pennies!

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 09:47:36 pm

Is it best to replace the top mounts at the same time?

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: skard on April 02, 2013, 09:53:20 pm

Quote from: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 09:47:36 pm

Is it best to replace the top mounts at the same time?

I did - front and rear.

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 10:00:44 pm

Cheers, did you just pick up the parts from dealer or elsewhere?

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: skard on April 02, 2013, 10:14:22 pm

Yep I got OEM ones from a dealer.

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 10:22:03 pm

Thanks, what sort of cost are they?

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: skard on April 02, 2013, 10:29:54 pm

I got a lot at the time but if i recall all four mounts plus front top bearings was about £110ish.

To be honest the ones from ECP with the discount are probably just the same but much cheaper.

By the way, a B12 group buy started on here today  :happy2:

Title: Re: Suspension kit
Post by: Cwm7 on April 02, 2013, 10:40:30 pm

Thanks for the help  :happy2: might just have to treat myself then!