Ultimate fast road occasional track day suspension set up

[The Beardo]

Ok I've finally had enough of my ap racing coilovers that are fitted to the car (ph2 172 non cup) and decided to replace it, question is what do I go for? The car is used as a daily driver and I have to deal with lots of speed bumps and will hopefully do an occasional track day. I also run 15" wheels, if this makes any difference.

Your thoughts please

 

[Mr R.]

Billies.

 

[Jekyll]

Bilsteins are the perfect daily, fast road and occasional track day coilover.

 

[bloke]

bc's

 

[Jekyll]

That was going to be my next choice. I loved my BC's and are a very well made kit and very well protected but are more money.

I guess budget comes into it. That's the reason I chose bilsteins as there cheaper.

 

[imprezaworks]

How much are bc's?

 

[Jekyll]

Around £770ish.

B14s are around £650ish

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok cool

 

[adamlstr]

My B14s were much MUCH more comfortable than cup shocks and eibach springs. Much better compliance.

 

[letsturboit]

Can I ask why your unhappy with the Ap coils.?

I have been considering them as a possible future upgrade myself for a while. They fall into the, not the cheapest but not £800 -1k price bracket.(Which imo is OTT for my 100% road car)

Sorry to side track the discussion, but I don't often see the mentioned here. Just eager for first hand experience from someone.

 

[Chris_Beer]

I have some H&R coilovers for sale. Same as Bilsteins tbh but more expensive when new. Mine arent new though but just been rebuilt by cornering force

 

[Adam G]

BCs for me too.
Handle speed bumps well enough and good on track.
I'm in my 40s too so have to have it pretty comfy.

 

[imprezaworks]

I have some H&R coilovers for sale. Same as Bilsteins tbh but more expensive when new. Mine arent new though but just been rebuilt by cornering force

54mm. Ignore that, they will be.

 

[leeds2592]

What's wrong with the AP's? They're pretty much budget KW's. Had them on my A3 and they were brilliant, highly rated in the VAG world.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheap aswell.

 

[hostler]

My mates recommend Gaz GHA. Haven't tried them other than a 1 min drive in a mates car. Felt nice.

 

[ForceIndia]

I've run h&r, bilstein and kW v2. KW were hands down the best, followed by the bilstein. Given the price difference, bilstein and a whiteline would be my preference.