Hey All, I have a 2006 GTI that I'm looking to refresh the suspension. It's a daily driver and does not see auto-x or track use. It's currently equipped with a H&R Touring Cup Kit which I believe pairs H&R Sport Springs with some Bilstein Touring struts/shocks from the look of it. I was never really thrilled with the dampening characteristics of this kit but had no choice but to live with them for the last 6 years. I am now thinking of replacing the struts/shocks with Bilstein B8 Sports (I always had my heart set on these but could never really afford them).
After pricing these out, I realized that I'm getting close to some of the lower priced coilover kits. I see that Bilstein makes a B14 Coilover Suspension Kit. After reading some reviews though, it looks like you don't get much adjustment from these and it's very easy to lower these to the point where you are riding on the bumpstops - as in, don't think about trying to lower these to the lower part of the adjustment range.
Is anyone running this kit and is willing to share their opinions? Adjustability isn't a priority for me, but I figured why not since I'm already considering investing nearly $800.00 for struts/shocks alone. Am I better off getting the Bilstein Sports and pairing them with my 6 year old H&R Sport Springs? Would a more moderately priced strut/shock suit me just fine? I don't mind the firm suspension feel but don't want to get thrown out of my seat from every imperfection in the road. Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading.
After pricing these out, I realized that I'm getting close to some of the lower priced coilover kits. I see that Bilstein makes a B14 Coilover Suspension Kit. After reading some reviews though, it looks like you don't get much adjustment from these and it's very easy to lower these to the point where you are riding on the bumpstops - as in, don't think about trying to lower these to the lower part of the adjustment range.
Is anyone running this kit and is willing to share their opinions? Adjustability isn't a priority for me, but I figured why not since I'm already considering investing nearly $800.00 for struts/shocks alone. Am I better off getting the Bilstein Sports and pairing them with my 6 year old H&R Sport Springs? Would a more moderately priced strut/shock suit me just fine? I don't mind the firm suspension feel but don't want to get thrown out of my seat from every imperfection in the road. Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading.