Mark.W
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Out of the 2 which would you say would be the best all rounder for everyday use comfort wise?
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=3941167
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=555610333
Ignore the price of the Bilstiens as Broster can do them for around the same price as the AP ones.
Can't really find any reviews on the Bilstiens apart from what Broster has told me about them but have heard alot of people commenting on how good the AP coilovers are lately.
Your thoughts?
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Corsa_Sport21
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ANOTHER suspension thread.
Go back to standard,i dont think you will ever be happy with aftermarket kits.
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Steve
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AP
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broster
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No compromise! AP are good but they are no Bilstein, iv supplied both and Bilstein win every time
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Steve
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quote: Originally posted by broster
No compromise! AP are good but they are no Bilstein, iv supplied both and Bilstein win every time
i reckon for everyday use AP give closer to OE comfort
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Mark.W
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Very true Corsa_Sport21
Iv been tempted.
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broster
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
quote: Originally posted by broster
No compromise! AP are good but they are no Bilstein, iv supplied both and Bilstein win every time
i reckon for everyday use AP give closer to OE comfort
I disagree, bilsteins are better than oe at STD ride height, they ride the bumps so min better, the big difference is Bilstein will last alot longer from what iv seen of both kits. Don't get me wrong the AP stuff is good value for money but if j had the option of both for similar money o know what I would do
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Mark.W
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Would be wanting to set them at around -60 front and rear if that makes any difference.
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Warren G
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i have the pss9 kit
cars broken to often to remember what it drives like
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Mieran
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Is the AP kit Mcperson rear setup or is that a generic pic they're using?
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Mark.W
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Springs with adjusters Mieran i think.
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Mark.W
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Well there is another thing worth mentioning and thats the warranty that comes with the coilovers.
Bilstiens - lifetime warranty
AP - 2 year warranty
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FAZ
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you have some supsension fetish
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Mark.W
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quote: Originally posted by FAZ
you have some supsension fetish
iv had about 6 different setups so far and still not happy.But thought if i get coilovers i have the choice to wind them up if i get sick of been low.
[Edited on 02-01-2011 by Mark.W]
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Warren G
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just get the bilsteins
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