T5 upgraded standard height suspension

[Vinny88]

Hi all

The suspension on my T5 (T28) has passed it's best, and I'm now looking at options for standard ride height, but with good handling (this is important). I don't want the jacked up Swamper look, but I won't mind if the van is slightly higher than standard.

Currently the van has a knackered set of JOM Coilovers, which for their price point have been fantastic for the 6 years of abuse I've thrown at them.

This morning I spoke with CRS Performance re. their Koni Adaptive damper setup, with HD T6 top mounts and T32 springs. My only hesitation is the dampers seem to get different reviews, some say they're the best thing since sliced bread, and others are disappointed. I would like the van not to wallow around when cornering, and compliant enough for a twisty A/B road. I'm not expecting performance car level of handling, I have other toys that scratch this itch for me

Bilstein B8s are cheaper than the Koni, but I'm wondering if the shortened B8 damper will lower the front ride height?



I've included a pic of my van, as you can see, it's pretty low, especially on the back

Thanks
Vinny

 

[Bav]

Surely your reservations about the solution CRS proposed would have been best discussed with CRS?

 

[Vinny88]

Surely your reservations about the solution CRS proposed would have been best discussed with CRS?

Oh, I only heard about the Koni dampers after talking to the helpful bunch at CRS. It was only then I started researching the dampers and, well, here we are.

 

[Bav]

Okay, in which case I'd be minded to go back to CRS to discuss your concerns.

Personally, I'd always take Steve's advice over internet chatter, as you're never going to get the full story from someone complaining about Konis on the internet - perhaps they've matched them with the wrong springs or something similar - who knows.

Steve has a great rep on the forum and many glowing recommendations, though, even on here, there are those that don't necessarily agree with everything he recommends, all of the time.

 

[Vinny88]

Okay, in which case I'd be minded to go back to CRS to discuss your concerns.

Personally, I'd always take Steve's advice over internet chatter, as you're never going to get the full story from someone complaining about Konis on the internet - perhaps they've matched them with the wrong springs or something similar - who knows.

Steve has a great rep on the forum and many glowing recommendations, though, even on here, there are those that don't necessarily agree with everything he recommends, all of the time.

Thanks for the reply.

I hear you, I just didn't want to keep bugging CRS with my many questions, hence why I started a thread on here, but I totally appreciate what you're saying.

I really don't want to make a mistake by choosing the wrong suspension, as I've been there with tyres before and it cost me a fortune. Damn BMW tax

 

[Bav]

I'm sure he'll put up with the questions if you end up buying from him.