O-Boi Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Please can someone tell me what I would need to or should change when upgrading to KW V1 coilovers.I did do a search but couldn’t find anything, any help appreciated.ThanksJosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I asked the same question mate and got told its a good idea to change the top mounts including bearing and bump stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yep top mounts, bumps stops n bearings, I know I had to with my tas, more expensive sets may come with them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I went the full 9yards...New wishbone bushesNew ARB bushesNew top mounts front and rearNew ARB drop linksNew boltsetcSpent a good weekend on it but it drove like new after.To be honest honest assess the car before you do it, see what 'she' needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I didnt change anything on mine, apart from the rear bump stops. Only done 30k though when my coilies went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 ^^^^^^^^Nearly as useful as half of my posts!!!!Changing the top mounts makes a quicker job as there is no need to take them off the old struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 scotty is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Si ive never left :tongueout: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 scotty is back As per usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 You will almost definitely need new rear bump stops as they don't seem to last 5 minutes.It's also a good idea to do the top mounts, big wishbone bushes and ARB droplink bushes as has already been mentioned. These items are the most prone to wear in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryleighton Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 After fitting KW coilies this weekend, i'd defo say top mounts to save hassle, and even though my car is a 2004 the rear bump stops were destroyed! Couldn't believe the wear on them for 55,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 ^^^^^^^^Nearly as useful as half of my posts!!!!Changing the top mounts makes a quicker job as there is no need to take them off the old struts.You still need the shouldered nuts of the top of the bumpstop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm sure my kws came with them ???Or did I buy them too from vw, can't remember now tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyC Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I went the full 9yards...New wishbone bushesNew ARB bushesNew top mounts front and rearNew ARB drop linksNew boltsetcSpent a good weekend on it but it drove like new after.To be honest honest assess the car before you do it, see what 'she' needs.Legend! Been trying to draw up a list of what to do myself seeing as everything will be ripped out. Did you not bother with the track rod end or not really that big a milage on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I changed the track rod ends and wishbones too! Mine was on 57K.In all, for genuine parts I think it came to around £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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