kw coilovers.......why

[kryten2001]

Any Mk5 owners out there running coilovers that can comment? (particularly GTI owners?)

I'm sure the increased performance from KWs would show up on older cars with dodgier standard suspension, but how do they compare on a newer GTI?

Cheers.

[tinto]

Not a GTI, but I have KW V3 in my GT Sport, which has (albeit with softer dampers) the same suspension as a GTI.
They're tuned up very stiff right now for a couple of events.
Handling is night and day compared to stock. body roll is more or less eliminated. sits flat under hard acceleration and braking, and turn in is significantly sharper.

Right now they're probably a bit too stiff for everyday 'comfort' but winding off some of that will bring them back to 'sporty' feel without bruising your kidneys.

We're in the same neighbourhood - PM me and you can have a spin.

[Greg Roles]

If these coilovers are a "waste of money" "that will never be used", then what the heck are all the 'SUV' four wheel drives on our bitumen roads??

[Preen59]

If these coilovers are a "waste of money" "that will never be used", then what the heck are all the 'SUV' four wheel drives on our bitumen roads??

Bahahahahahahahaha! That's my new sig.. So very, very, VERY true!

[White Fang]

Heya,

Thought this review between KW V3, HPA KW SHS, and the Eibach Sports /w Koni FSD Shocks set up might be of some help:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70889

Enjoy!