best coilovers under £500!!

[cupra.rich]

i have done some searching and there is no poll for this so i thought it would be a good idea to get the answer in this thread as im struggling to find the best priced/quality/handling etc so please select what you think is the best and state your reasons and where from and price etc.
if anybody has had more than 1 set of coileys on there car then which are the best!
i mainly want them for going lower but must be a great improvement to standard (im also getting arbs and a front strut brace so info on them please.
i have a limit of £500 which i think is very reasonable .
cheers

 

[lofer]

Well I have no Idea what’s the best for under £500 but I have weitec GT coilovers and I am very happy with them. There the same as kw variant 1’s just galvanised rather than stainless coated. They cost me £475 but I think there a little less since the recent vat change.

 

[cupra.rich]

anybody got the ap coilovers??

 

[Soundwave]

anybody got the ap coilovers??

Yep & they is fantastic

Had them on since June last year & I'm more than pleased with them.
I went for a 35mm drop which I think is plenty low enough (especially now I have my 18's on)
Ride is perfect not too bouncy & deffinitley on par with a seperate Shock/Spring combo for comfort...I'd been led to believe coilovers would be a lot harsher.

It can be crashy over bumps & potholes though but it doesnt pogo around or rattle your fillings out so nothing to worry about really.

Oh & their blue & look great

Hope that helps.

Neil

 

[DamianPM]

I find the AP's a little harsh on the road. I'd say go for the V-Maxx over them or if you wanted to spend a little more but still within your budget, go for the Weitec, really good kit!

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/weitec-hicon-gt-coilover-kit-leon-1m-0999-p-1587.html

Damian @ DPM

 

[Ruddmeister]

Does the £500 include fitting and alignment check etc

Or is that the parts only?

 

[speedinsaxo]

I would stretch to the KW V1.

 

[james walker]

some may laugh/mock try the janspeed ones mate...

i have the shocks and springs and they are very good, nowhere near £500 either...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Janspeed-Golf...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

for example

 

[AndyHazza]

The AP's are only £365 inc VAT. They are a great ride IMO, we have sold loads of these now and they are spot on.... as soundwave said ..... and have a 2 year warranty to boot!

 

[cupra.rich]

Does the £500 include fitting and alignment check etc

Or is that the parts only?

umm ideally it would be for everything but i can always save a little harder or do a few hours overtime! lol
more opinions on the ap coilovers please??

 

[andycupra]

at £500 for parts, fitment and tracking, then there is limited choice. AP are the only ones im aware of. **update, see following post for V-Maxx option***

AP coilovers are available for £365 inc vat with fitting including tracking for another £100. (i think plus vat).
see here:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195519

they offer free fitting on V3s... but these are about £860

 

[DamianPM]

V-Maxx £293.50 and fitting £150, total £443.50.

Damian @ DPM

 

[truCido]

Or fit them yourself and save £150! And pay £30 for alignment

 

[Soundwave]

umm ideally it would be for everything but i can always save a little harder or do a few hours overtime! lol
more opinions on the ap coilovers please??

R6_Allan has them on his as well might be worth popping him a PM for his opinions

Whereabouts are you?
I'd offer you a ride in mine if your localish (Basildon, Essex)

Neil

 

[cupra.rich]

i will be fitting them myself, forgot tomention that! i live in bucks if anybody round there???
i am also thinking about a remap but what should i do first?

 

[cupra.rich]

also i can get the remap for £265 all in from p-torque but its only available until end of january so i think from a money POV its better to get that done first as i wont have enough to do both this month.

 

[andycupra]

Or fit them yourself and save £150! And pay £30 for alignment

so thats about a saving of £100... as a £30 alignment is most likely a poor job.

 

[truCido]

so thats about a saving of £100... as a £30 alignment is most likely a poor job.

Maybe...however a lot of places don't include a proper 4 wheel alignment and camber when fitting suspension. They'll do the toe but typically they'll use the rear wheels as a guide...and anyone who owns a mk2 / mk3 ibiza knows that the rear wheels are never straight! Can assure you my £28 alignment is better than most!

My camber didn't need adjusting so it was just a front toe adjustment for £28

 

[JamJay]

Anyone have any idea how low you can go on an LCR with coilovers and uprated rear Neuspeed ARB?

 

[lc_allan]

R6_Allan has them on his as well might be worth popping him a PM for his opinions

Whereabouts are you?
I'd offer you a ride in mine if your localish (Basildon, Essex)

Neil

Grass, I'm still undecided