Do Coilovers bottom out?

T6DSGChris said:
Im on b14's that i fitted myself and fine fettled to get her how i wanted...
i guess they could get to the near maximum of their travel but should firm up to avoid that... certainly shouldnt bang as you describe!?
i run 275 40 20's and im kinda up to the top on the front threads... looks the part...but not silly low..
the coooooomfiest bloody van i have ever been in... i catch the arch liner once in a blue moon... harsh dip in road etc perhaps..
on about maybe going 265/40/20 on next tyres just to assist...
used to have just h@r springs on the t5 i had and it was ok but nothing like now..

love mine... love the ride... may even put the roll bars on at some stage.. (when i run out if crap to do lol)

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I use to catch the arch liner too when i had my 20s, i was running all the way down on rear and 15mm up on front
 
and dont forget anti-roll bar mod for stopping that rolling in the van..

Mine still leans on b14s (ill be honest i dont think much too the suspension at all... the bc coil overs i had on my TT for track were far comfier!!!)
 
CRS Performance said:
Dearer doesnt mean anything actually , The way prices are at the moment you cant be sure what you are getting , always insist on a TUV certificate , I know it isnt a UK recognised certification but that makes UK odd not everyone else , IN europe you wont be allowed on the streets with s supension kit NOT approved
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The cost isn’t the main factor in my opinion
I had the cheaper ones fitted at the converters, so that’s say £500 down the pan to start with
If they were £1000 and did what they said it’s not a problem but if I paid that and they were poor I would be pi@@ed off
Visa versa really with a cheap set, lots of people are with them
 
cgtmiles said:
@Andyf Have you still not made a decision yet?!

I didn’t take this long choosing the van, or our house or the wife in fact!!!

Maybe, deep down you don’t want uprated suspension?
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I’ve been bit once, just trying to get it right this time around Lol
 
everything i do bites me in the arse...lol... must do everything twice... will admit it does get boring...
go with your gut vibe... normally ok.....and if not....can always change it...:sneaky:
 
think i got b14's for circa £850-900...and got my vat back...work van innit bruv....ahem...
but then fitted myself with brews, bacon butties and abuse with a mate..
the ride quality compared to norm lowering springs...is unreal... my missis was the one to mention the difference so much...
win win chicken dinner if the missis is happy..:mexican wave:
 
T6DSGChris said:
think i got b14's for circa £850-900...and got my vat back...work van innit bruv....ahem...
but then fitted myself with brews, bacon butties and abuse with a mate..
the ride quality compared to norm lowering springs...is unreal... my missis was the one to mention the difference so much...
win win chicken dinner if the missis is happy..:mexican wave:
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LOL
We’re did you buy your B14,s from
 
merseyspeed....gaaaaaawd that took me yonks to find...i couldn't find my spare invoice and i went hunting online...
they have a bizarre website where you press things and don't get the link you want but they are legit and good on the phone.
also they do stuff on ebay and i found it there also..

www.ebay.co.uk

BILSTEIN B14 -30 to -75mm coilover kit T30 vw transporter T5, T5.1 & T6 T6.1 | eBay

BILSTEIN B14 Coilover kit. Available for all models T26, T28, T30. 
The kit consists of 4 dampers, 4 springs with adjustable platforms and will lower your T5 minimum lowering -30mm to a maximum of -80mm and still give a fantastic ride quality.
www.ebay.co.uk

call them for free postage...and ensure you tell them what model...as t32 is obv different on the front shock mountings..

£989 all in at mo..

their site linky also....www.merseyspeed.co.uk
 
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