LOWERING PROS AND CONS
- Chris VWarren
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- Engine size/power: 2.0 SDI (70bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Hi there, I'm curious about the TA Technix lowering springs. Very cheep and I'm wondering if there is a reason for that. Anyone run there springs?
Really useful info by the way
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- Caddy Fan
- Posts: 69
- Joined: Sun May 20, 2018 8:04 am
- Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Hi all. Picking my caddy (140bhp, 6sp, highline) next week. Is the Bilstein B14 lowering kit from VanStyle worth the dollar? Looking at that and 18” wheels with Michelin PilotSport 4 tyres (225/40 r18 xl). Kind of want it sorted before I get rid of my truck.
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
(Somerset)
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
(Somerset)
2k14 Reflex Silver,
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
- hef355
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- Engine size/power: 1.2 TSI (84bhp)
- Location: Wales
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
I have KW coiliovers front (non adjustable) that are old but were refurbished by KW! I think they are great and the ride is firm but still comfortable even on a very low setting and 20” wheels. I have shortened gaz adjustable shocks to the rear with darkside ultra low shackle kit. Again brilliant!
I also fitted the STX front and rear kit very recently (made by KW) and very reasonably priced. Fitted it to my daily van again on 20” and the ride is excellent.
I have driven a friend’s caddy (Chris @CM WHEELS ltd, Northern Island) with the Vmaxx kit and I thought it was awful personally and would steer clear. In fact he later changed his Vmaxx kit for the STX. Chris at CM sells the kits now and is a real gent https://cmwheels.com/
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I also fitted the STX front and rear kit very recently (made by KW) and very reasonably priced. Fitted it to my daily van again on 20” and the ride is excellent.
I have driven a friend’s caddy (Chris @CM WHEELS ltd, Northern Island) with the Vmaxx kit and I thought it was awful personally and would steer clear. In fact he later changed his Vmaxx kit for the STX. Chris at CM sells the kits now and is a real gent https://cmwheels.com/
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- Caddy Fan
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- Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Hi, I’m trying to contact Anthony Chesworth about the spacer blocks for the rear hangers. Anyone know the best way of getting hold of him?
Thank you in advance,
Jamie
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Jamie
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2k14 Reflex Silver,
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
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- 100BHP+
- Posts: 139
- Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:21 pm
- Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
some great info on this thread, just picked up my caddy and need to get it lowered ASAP!
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- Caddy2k Groupie
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- Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:18 pm
- Engine size/power: 1.9 TDI (104bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Hope the Bilstens are good, just ordered the kit from Darkside for my Maxi, Suppose id better get on a get some alloys now
3-Socksmorgan
Turning it up to the MAXi
Turning it up to the MAXi
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
I remember on mk old mk5 gti the kW coilovers would creak when the rubber dried out on the top mount, I found a bit of silicon spray through the hole to the top mount cured it for a few months.
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- Caddy Fan
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- Engine size/power: 1.6 CR TDI (102bhp)
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- Caddy Fan
- Posts: 69
- Joined: Sun May 20, 2018 8:04 am
- Engine size/power: 2.0 TDI (140bhp)
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Yep. Ordered mine last week. Really nice chap. He’s on FB. J
2k14 Reflex Silver,
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
Highline,
140bhp - 6sp - factory spec,
Side rail cover,
Bilstein coilovers, Axle flip,
Fully lined/carpeted rear,
18” black alloys,
Michelin Pilot Sport4 xl,
A3 part leather S-Line seats on Touran bases.
LED drl/sidelights,
Auto lights upgrade,
Puddle lights,
Armster 2,
LED interior lights,
Mk 4 smoked tail lights.
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- Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:18 pm
Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
Excellent thread! Thanks all
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- Eclipse Custom Vans
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Re: LOWERING PROS AND CONS
The St-x are a fantastic kit by KW, we fit these and Bilstein amongst other to VW vans and while suspension is subjective, they are great.
Good luck
Good luck
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