CRS Performance

[Big Al]

Hi Steve,
As I say, I`m happy with the ride height, and yes, you`re right about 20" rims, but just commenting on other posts, it isn`t noticeable to me (other than lower) that it has had all the suspension units replaced for a better ride. I couldn`t justify the drive for a look over to be fair -7 hr round trip (Thank you for the offer), and I`ll have to wait until the tyre profile is increased or I go down a rim size to see if that helps. The rears springs are partly spring bound but I`m guessing that you realise this is usual on a camper.

 

[CRS Performance]

Hi Steve,
As I say, I`m happy with the ride height, and yes, you`re right about 20" rims, but just commenting on other posts, it isn`t noticeable to me (other than lower) that it has had all the suspension units replaced for a better ride. I couldn`t justify the drive for a look over to be fair -7 hr round trip (Thank you for the offer), and I`ll have to wait until the tyre profile is increased or I go down a rim size to see if that helps. The rears springs are partly spring bound but I`m guessing that you realise this is usual on a camper.

Yes the rear springs do have a dual rate and therefore sit coil on coil at one end , this is normal even for a non camper ..

 

[dj_]

A big thank you to Steve from @CRS Performance - I took up his advice with the KONI Special Active shocks and it's like night and day. Also sorted me out with getting the right spacers to level out the rear.

All the harshness is gone, much less leaning/swaying when turning. All the bumps are still there but they don't travel up to my bum and spine anymore.

Edit: the ride is quieter too and some noisy bumpy roads are now silent and very smooth.

 

[Ayjay]

I did report in my own recent visit to see Steve @CRS Performance in 'Where have you been' but I will also echo @dj_ here. His matches my experience exactly. I've not yet loaded the back with all the kit for a 3-4 week trip away so I don't know what impact that will have on the rear end but I have every confidence that all will be OK as Steve definitely knows his stuff.

 

[Wills]

I’ve been running the H&R / Koni set up for over 2 years and it’s the best investment I’ve made to date.

 

[T6ARF]

I’ve been running the H&R / Koni set up for over 2 years and it’s the best investment I’ve made to date.

Couldn’t agree with you more @Wills I’ve had my H&R Coilovers (fitted by @CRS Performance) on for just over a year now and I love ‘em! Definitely money well spent

 

[Ali-G]

I really need to think about getting rid of the B14’s on my van.

 

[awillyfootball]

Hi @CRS Performance I have a T28 running Bilstein B4 shocks and standard springs and the ride is not the best. Would Koni active shocks be ok with ATT tyres, running 225/65/17 on modular steels? Thanks

 

[Rickoshea82]

Hi @CRS Performance I have a T28 running Bilstein B4 shocks and standard springs and the ride is not the best. Would Koni active shocks be ok with ATT tyres, running 225/65/17 on modular steels? Thank

Hi, I’ve recently had the Koni special actives fitted to my van by @CRS Performance and they are a big upgrade, my van is a full conversion running standard height on general grabber AT 3s 235 65 17 i can’t compare to the Bilstein B4 shocks but the van now handles a lot better and the comfort is also a big improvement.

 

[awillyfootball]

Hi, I’ve recently had the Koni special actives fitted to my van by @CRS Performance and they are a big upgrade, my van is a full conversion running standard height on general grabber AT 3s 235 65 17 i can’t compare to the Bilstein B4 shocks but the van now handles a lot better and the comfort is also a big improvement.

Ah nice, glad to hear that, think I just need to get some ordered now. Thanks for the reply

 

[CRS Performance]

Hi @CRS Performance I have a T28 running Bilstein B4 shocks and standard springs and the ride is not the best. Would Koni active shocks be ok with ATT tyres, running 225/65/17 on modular steels? Thanks

Yes standard springs will be perfect with the Special active shocks , there simply isnt a more comfy set up than this ,

 

[CRS Performance]

Just a quick update on Stock holding after a terrible 6 months of poor stock availability .

We have received over 200 kits in the last week, across the board. We have large stock holdings of all the following kits and we are currently holding the old price and absorbing all the increases for the time being .
KONI Sport T 28 T 30 CRS Private label
KONI Sport T 32
KONI special Active T 28 T 30
KONI Special active T 32
KONI sport short 30 mm shorter for 50 to 60 mm drops T 28 T 30
H&R T28 T30 Height adjustable kits with damping adjustment
H&R T 32 Height adjustable inverted MONO Tube kits
KW T28 T 30 STX kits
KW T 28 T30 V 3 three way adjustable
KW T 32 V 3 three way adjustable
KW T 32 V 1 height adjustable CRS Private label
KW T32 STX Kits
EVO Technik Spring kits ( 8 different spring rates for ALL models of van ) 30, 40 and 50 mm

This has to be the most comprehensive range of suspension kits for Transporters and we have invested heavily in stock to avoid the situation we have experienced for the last 6 months
All in stock in big numbers and ready to fulfill all the back orders we have
If you have been patiently waiting our sincere apologies its out of our hands of course , but please get in touch and we are ready to go .

 

[Vegasphil]

I might phone you tomorrow then....

 

[BikerPa]

Hi @CRS Performance which are the best KONI dampers for a 6.1 T32 4motion SWB on factory springs/ride height? (& price please shipped in UK)

Short of re-reading the whole thread I can’t remember whether it’s the sport or special active

 

[CRS Performance]

Hi @CRS Performance which are the best KONI dampers for a 6.1 T32 4motion SWB on factory springs/ride height? (& price please shipped in UK)

Short of re-reading the whole thread I can’t remember whether it’s the sport or special active

HI there

If the intention is to leave the height standard then the Special active is the way to go by far , this is the most comfortable you can make a Transporter actually

 

[BikerPa]

HI there

If the intention is to leave the height standard then the Special active is the way to go by far , this is the most comfortable you can make a Transporter actually

Yes @CRS Performance I want ground clearance back without lifting so the intent is to stay at factory std height. Also having ADAS issues with current -40mm H&R & B8’s fitted by converter.

Could you PM me a £ delivered please as need VW CV main dealer to fit WRT ADAS calibration.

This is van currently & front valance is constantly grounding etc…

 

[JOG]

Yes I want ground clearance back without lifting so the intent is to stay at factory std height. Also having ADAS issues with current -40mm H&R & B8’s fitted by converter.

Could you PM me a £ delivered please as need VW CV main dealer to fit WRT ADAS calibration.

This is van currently & front valance is constantly grounding etc…

I’m interested in Steve’s response to this one as I’d be surprised is the work done by @CRS Performance would invalidate the VW warranty on ADAS. That said, wouldn’t VW argue that your converter had already invalidated such warranty?

 

[BikerPa]

@JOG The converter is one of the VW approved ones (not naming at this stage) as we believe Autoglass are the cause of the ADAS issue, as the windscreen has been replaced by them & won't subsequently re-calibrate for them or my local VW CV main agent.
The ADAS worked before the screen was replaced i.e. after the conversion & suspension change (which was done for a director of Marshalls' VW Vans who ran the van for 6 months before I bought it) & VW CV main dealer are happy with that aspect as they lower loads of vans/cars with ADAS and never have this issue.

It's my personal choice to go back to std height for ground clearance but don't want to use the crappy factory dampers (which I have) hence asking @CRS Performance about the Koni's . It's just it will possibly help WRT ADAS calibration

 

[JOG]

@JOG The converter is one of the VW approved ones (not naming at this stage) as we believe Autoglass are the cause of the ADAS issue, as the windscreen has been replaced by them & won't subsequently re-calibrate for them or my local VW CV main agent.
The ADAS worked before the screen was replaced i.e. after the conversion & suspension change (which was done for a director of Marshalls' VW Vans who ran the van for 6 months before I bought it) & VW CV main dealer are happy with that aspect as they lower loads of vans/cars with ADAS and never have this issue.

It's my personal choice to go back to std height for ground clearance but don't want to use the crappy factory dampers (which I have). It's just it will possibly help WRT ADAS calibration

Ah! Apologies, yes, I remember the finger pointing with the replacement windscreen. I know that @CRS Performance do supply only and provide support to your preferred workshop! (No, I am not affiliated!)

 

[CRS Performance]

I’m interested in Steve’s response to this one as I’d be surprised is the work done by @CRS Performance would invalidate the VW warranty on ADAS. That said, wouldn’t VW argue that your converter had already invalidated such warranty?

We haven't come across any issues with the ADAS or ACC on transporters so far , lowering them and keeping the rake standard cant affect them i am sure ,
As any one else picked up issues from Lowering ??
VW lower vans all time and to be honest they are nt that good at it , but if it did affect anything they surely wouldn't be doing it ??