Rusl Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Which ones to go for?there both approx the same price and lowering amount so just good/bad points or experiences will be appreciated Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Heard quite a few postive reviews about AP. I will be getting a set in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) You can't really compare them to be honest! It's like comparing Asda 'George' with 'Quiksilver' or 'Adidas'.V-Maxx are total crap made by the same people who make 'Janspeed', 'TA Technix', 'JOM', 'Hot Tuning' and all the other budget rubbish.AP Fahrwerk are owned by KW Automotive well known for being one of the best suspension manufacturers. Edited March 21, 2010 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I don't think that's the best comparison, a George shirt will do the same job as an Adidas shirt, IMO. Same price? VMaxx ones can be got from PhilJ on clubpolo for a shade over #200, aren't AP's closer to #400?Have a look at "The Definitive Coilover Thread", everything you need to know is in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I was a little confused when he said they were the same price as i though Vmaxx ones were cheap... unless you know where you can AP's from for a very good price?Ap's are around £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Kam Racing has some FKs for £200 if thats of any use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 See my Signature lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Kam Racing has some FKs for £200 if thats of any use?I have these on mine and i cannot fault them one bit. Although, i have never had other coilovers. The front can be lowered quite alot and still offers a great ride. Unfortunately, every road to my house has speed bumps so i had to raise it up a little. The rears are not hight adjustable and lowers the car about 40mm. I have some pictures hereI got them for £230ish i cant remember from Kam Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayr Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 AP's FTMFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyVW Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I ran a set of AP's on my last lupo and i honestly couldn't fault em, i ran them really low and the fronts still had more to go, and the rear sat nicely with adjusters out, on top of that the ride also really nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 See my Signature lol...I wouldnt lump them in the same category as Philjs specials though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheps Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have had both AP and vmaxx and the AP are far far better, go lower, better handling, easy to adjust and good ride quality. Though i now want KW but thats cause i always want better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xdwardo Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I've had AP's on my Loop for just about a year now. Excellent product, no leaking seals and the adjusters are perfect working order assuming you grease them properly when fitting But yeah, ride is comfortable, and not too bouncy at all. Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusl Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 cheeers for the advice like. looks like AP's and vmaxx are 350 off this company near my house but seems there a ripCheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaloon Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 i run AP's there awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazz Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I had AP's on my old Lupo, will be going for some again for the GTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I ordered a set of AP's today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 My AP's are here in a box waiting to go on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Racing Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 You can't really compare them to be honest! It's like comparing Asda 'George' with 'Quiksilver' or 'Adidas'.V-Maxx are total crap made by the same people who make 'Janspeed', 'TA Technix', 'JOM', 'Hot Tuning' and all the other budget rubbish.AP Fahrwerk are owned by KW Automotive well known for being one of the best suspension manufacturers.The Janspeed coilovers do come out of Holland too but are not the same as all the rebranded kits such as V-Maxx / TA Technix / Hot Tuning / Raceland etc.Personally I'd go for the AP ones as they use top quality components unlike the budget V-Maxx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I ordered a set of AP's today!Jesus man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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