How our VW MK7 GTI Rides with the Bilstein PSS Coilovers
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- We have had lots of customers contact us since we did our Bilstein PSS MK7 GTI install video wondering how they ride. In this video we discuss how these Bilstein Coilovers Ride and if they are good for daily use.
VW MK7 GTI Coilovers
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This video was made to answer questions like
What coilover can I drive daily with my MK7 GTIi?
What coilovers will ride well for a MK7 GTI?
What are the best coilovers for a VW MK7 GTI?
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VW MK7 GTI Coilovers
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Thank you for being the only person to do a review on the ride quality. Every other video, especially for Volkswagens, is just boxing videos.
I guess I'm just going to continue watching this every few months or so
@david heether The VWR springs ride almost identical to stock and are more about giving the vehicle a lower stance than handing. The Bilstein PSS Coilovers ride stiffer than the VWR springs but not a considerable amount. It is our opinion that these coilovers would an acceptable daily driver for most people.
thanks for the reply on the comparison.
Thanks for talking about ride quality.
Thanks Paul, keep making mk7 videos!
The best suspension I have installed in my Mk7 GTI thank you very much !!
El Chero Awesome!!! Glad you like them.
Would you recommend these for a daily driven GLI? Was previously running Solowerks and I regretted it every time I got in the car. The compromise in ride quality (harshness) was not worth it for me. Thanks in advance for the feedback!
Well did you get these on your daily?
I have ADD too! And you sold me. I'm buying.
I'm looking at the PSS10 for my A6. I have a C7 3.0TFSI with the non sport suspension. I know I'll give up some comfort, but want to keep as close to it as possible.
Sure here are the coilovers youre talking about shopdap.com/store/catalog/product/view/id/603788/s/coilover-set-for-c7-audi-a6-bilstein-pss10-b16/category/34310/
PSS10 are great quality
Recalls want the Ohlins R&T but these might be what I end up going with because holy hell are they expensive.
Did you have any issues with rubbing? It seems like on a couple of those turns with bumps you were getting pretty close to the inner fender liner and the top edge of the fender itself.
just wondering if you so far had any noises such as clunks and rattles. Had KW street comforts and it would occasionally clunk over large dips. want a coilovers that doesn't do that
That could be the mounts , I know this is a old post and hope you solved your problem by now . Usually when clunks and rattles comes from the stock mounts .
I was just about to order them but then thought that if you set them to their maximum ride height you should be losing those 20 mm of suspension travel, which is terrible
+MrWindmad Suspension travel is relative to the spring and shocks installed. A properly tuned suspension (like a set of these coilovers) will be extremely unlikely to bottom out.
Hope this explanation makes sense
Is the B14 compatible with a GTI that has DCC?
Thank you for getting back to me about my settings. Unfortunately I have no clue how to change the settings. I looked at everything to change it but I guess it won't change for me?? Can you just post a comment instead of a reply on how the coilers compare to the VWR springs? I got H&R springs but I haven't even got the car yet. Just hoping to get a perspective as a daily driver if the springs are comfortable enough for the street.
Anyone end up getting these with ride quality as their main thing? I'm looking at these now vs BC & ST XTA on my MK6 R.
I just recently added EMD springs very disappointed. I listened to everyone and went with springs. My front struts blew out. Rode very harsh. Sounds like a gun shot over bumps. I’m annoyed bc now I have to pay install twice. Good I didn’t align my car. Bc now I’m going coilovers B14.
How do they compare to the vwr springs you had in there? Meaning ride quality and cornering capabilities! Thanks
Thanks for posting the review, it was very informative. Would you recommend pairing these coilovers with upgraded front/rear sway arms instead of OEM? Would there be much additional benefit? Thanks.
Yes
what's the height drop range? I wanna be able to raise it to stock height for road trips. Is it possible?
I recently installed Bilstein B16 on my GTI Mk6. I think the click setting in front wheels is maximum. Bad news is the front wheel (right hand side / driver side) still rub wheel arc on some shallow dip at around 40km/hr. I used OZ 18” wheels is there any way to overcome this issue? Thanks
How many millimeters are the coils dropped in this video and are you running spacers? And if so what size?
I realise this is an old post, but I’ll give it a go. . . . . been thinking about getting a set of B14 coilovers for my golf 7.5R (non-dcc) just for road use, from all the reviews I’ve seen they seem like a really good suspension upgrade in terms on handling. .but there’s not much out there on the ride quality over the stock setup, any advice much appreciated 👍😎
I believe the key with these is to avoid lowering them beyond Bilstein's recommendations. Reason being that if you drop it too low you're effectively riding on the bumpstops, leading to a very harsh and bouncy ride.
These are almost certainly not going to be as smooth as stock, but adjusted properly I'd think they would be easy to live with.
@@michaelw6277 thanks for reply., much appreciated 👍👍. .not too interested in lowering maybe just a nominal amount, it’s more about any handling improvements for me 😎
Little off topic but what tire size are you running? How wide are the wheels? Any rubbing at all?
I just purchased a set from all the reviews ..Curious before I put them on , how they will compare to say oem with 60k miles or oem new ? I have a rear sway on as well so wondering if there is any recommendation on settings for both daily smoothness and precise handling around corners...No interest in lowering to much unless there is going to be benefit seen in doing so ...thanks
How does this install compare on a MK6? I'm looking to replace my shocks and springs in the spring and was wondering if it's pretty much the same steps? Any idea where i can find a good tutorial for a MK6?
It would be similar to this video
ruclips.net/video/4vaZyJlrf2A/видео.html
Please let us know which suspension you're looking for and we would be glad to help you with that.
I have golf r 2015 without dcc i put ebaich springs on original shocks and it rides like a carrage now its good flat but extremly bumpy and i need to watch everything on the road embarrassed to drive people around would you reccomend i love tight right but i hate when its loud and no cushion
What are the best replacement OEM shock absorbers for VW Golf MK6 118TSI with factory fitted DCC?
Thinking about getting the Bilsteins. Do they bottom out on pot holes a lot like my STs do? My ride height is a two finger gap all around and the STs bottom out way more than I’d like.
I have lowering springs when I first bought the car it came with them it looks like H&R springs I’m not sure tho but they rub and bottom out I lost a piece of the plastic cover in the wheel well now I’m looking for something that won’t bottom out I don’t wanna go stock suspension but will if I can’t find coilsover have you try the Bilsteins ?
@@xXSalvi503Xx Bilstein is the best choice for the money. I love mine
Any idea if damptronic b6/b8 is available?? Been searching them out all over the web.. but no site carries them for gti
If I upgraded my coil overs on a mk7 gti. Would changing the driving modes still work
What are the specs of the wheels and what size tires?
Any similar riding coilovers that may be a little less expensive?
I know cheap and comfortable doesn't really go together, but I want a similar to stock ride while being able to get a decent drop... not looking to "slam" my car, at a affordable price.
+Senad Otajagic ST might be a good option for you. They are reasonable quality and generally have a pretty good ride. Take a look here deutscheautoparts.com/mk7-gti-st-x-coilovers.html
How many miles would these last realistically?
I just purchased a 2016 MK7 GTI, I don't have any real plans to lower the car due to the road conditions in my area but i am looming for an upgrade in handling and comfort. Would it still be a good investment to get these?
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ToxikDouche my advice to you my friend don't mess with the suspension but if you do get this Coilovers they are amazing.. I had them for a year the ride quality won't be same it will be stiffer, you have learned how to drive a lower car or the first thing you will damage will be your front bumper!! I have the stock suspension again my passenger are happier!!
El Chero you mean he should not use the b14? I am also concerned bc i have an a3 sline and found it uncomfortable and was thinking about getting these, what do you think? Thanks
How does the ride/handling compare to stock GTI shocks w/VWR Springs? think it would be worth the upgrade?
A little firmer handles much better than springs
A little firmer than vwr which are a little firmer than stock. If that math is correct then I'll go with vwr then since on longer trips even the stock suspension gets annoying.
I am trying to decide between PSS and B8+H&R Sport combo, any thoughts?
I want to buy Bilstein B12, what is the differences between B14 and B12?
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B12s come in 2 flavours the pros or sportlines which refer to the springs. Basically they are a Bilstein B8 shocks bundled together with a set of Eibach sportline or pro lowering springs. B14s are height adjustable coilovers so u can adjust the height but not the dampening. The B12s are non adjustable.
how do you deal with the DCC? or the US model doesn't come with it.
Ya we don't get that but you can buy cancelers just look them up I think kw sales them
As far as we know there will be an option for some Performance Pack MK7s to get DCC but yes very few in the US have this.
fair enough, I'm having quite the trouble choosing coilovers as it is very expensive to get the KW DDC, and Not really keen on changing to springs because that'll shorten the life of my shocks. All GTI came standard with DCC in Australia.
Bill Steeeeeeen lmao
Bil sh tine
why the vw love lol bmw rock shit out them