Knightrider 1 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 As subject. Anyone fitted KW Variant 3s to either a Golf or Corrado? They are seriously expensive.....are they worth it? What is the ride like? My standard suspension is a bit knackered and a tuning shop is pushing me this way. I'm a little suspicious that the shop is taking me for a ride - I can afford them but I don't think I need them and I'm thinking they will make a big margin if they supply and fit these.I actually do have a bus pass so I'm beyond 'middle aged', but still enthusiastic and use the car as a daily driver. I'm not going to do track days or what ever, just drive it on the road. I'd like it to handle a load better and, having done a bit of research, I was thinking Bilstein B8 'upside-down' mono shocks with some Eibach springs would do me. Better control and not too harsh, least that is what I've been told, fit and forget. Less than half the price. Appreciate the KWs are adjustable every which way, height, bound, rebound but I'm not sure I'd have a clue or the inclination to fiddle about with them. I've got the Eibach ARB kit fitted.Any thoughts, help an old boy out? Link to post Share on other sites
ian_GTI 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Unless your going to track it mate they aint worthI got some fk silverlines on mine £450 ride really niceAlso if your looking to get them fitted it shouldn't cost you over £150 at a garage Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER_VR6 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 They just want your money. If your not trying to achieve a super low stance or track handling. Then why not get standard shocks with some quality lowering springs. Eibach or bilstein or something. That will improve ride handling and looks whilst maintaining comfort. So long as you dont go lower than 40mm standard shocks should be absolutely fine. And with all the extra cash you save you could treat the vr6 to some other goodies Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 They are aimed at people who do track days really. As they are very adjustable on everything. Damping, rebound etc etc.I like doing track stuff but wont pay out for them. V1s are suffice for most people V2s if you do the odd track day or like playing around with damping etc...like me Link to post Share on other sites
Knightrider 1 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks peeps - really useful feedback. That is what I thought. Inappropriate recommendation and just taking the Mick and after my money. Shan't be using them for anything any time soon. Link to post Share on other sites
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