Suspension upgrade

[BakPak]

The original standard suspension on my 1.9tdi 130 fwd is well past it. Too much pitching and rolling and it sits too high. I can't afford to, nor want to spend a fortune on this. A mate of mine had a 130 sport fwd avant and the handling was epic. I realise we get what we pay for in this life but any opinions on the set up from dpm below would be appreciated.

AP 40mm/30mm Lowering Springs & Shocks Suspension Kit A4 B6 Saloon 1.9TDi FWD 11/00> - £310.00 : The premier online mail order VAG suspension and performance specialists. We offer a wide range of all the best branded suspension and performance parts

 

[louis_123]

Ap are good mate had them on my old zetec s... Atm I have got jom coilovers on b6 avant which are not bad to be honest.

 

[BakPak]

Thanks for that, how much were the coilovers? Having read some previous posts it sounds like some of the cheaper coilovers can be a bit clunky with constant knocking. I think I'll contact DPM and see what feedback they've received. I've seen a chap called Damien posting comments on other threads, is he the main man at DPM?

 

[DPM]

If I can be any help just let me know

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[BakPak]

If I can be any help just let me know

Damian @ DPM Performance

Thanks Damian,

Does the AP kit come with any fittings (new bolts etc) or are they available as a separate package.

Many thanks, Mark.

 

[louis_123]

I got them for £200 off the eBay. I have had them fitted for about 2/3 months and had no issues with them at all

 

[DPM]

Thanks Damian,

Does the AP kit come with any fittings (new bolts etc) or are they available as a separate package.

Many thanks, Mark.

No just the kit it self.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[BakPak]

I decided to go for the AP 40/30 kit which I bought from DPM for £310. It was all fitted yesterday by my local garage which cost £150.

Once the car was back on the ground and re-tracked it was very noticeable how much lower the car sat, wicked! Took it for a quick drive and I felt like a ten year old and Christmas had come early! Well impressed with the initial handling and drove over a few speed bumps and no problems.

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After...

 

[BakPak]

Quick update, done a few miles now, local rough roads and motorway driving.

Around town it feeds back a bit, makes the Stella belly wobble, but the corners I used to tip toe round no bother now. As I said in my first post you get what you pay for and I'm ok with the results.