Coilover Problems!

[Ad Lav]

Right folks, after much umming and ahhing, I plumped for a set of AP coilovers. Having pushed aside the comments about them knocking I thought it could be an easy fix - top mount etc

I need to know who has AP, Weitec and KW coilovers and who has problems with them as AP think i'm the only one, which i'm not!

I also need a measurement from the middle of the centre cap to the wheel arch to let them know the height problems start. TUV cover stops as soon as you go lower than 325mm.

Any Q's ask away!

Lets hope we can get them recalled or a part offered to fix them!

Ad Lav: AP Coilovers, fitted for 5 weeks, knocking at 320mm from centre cap - wheels arch. Raised 20mm - knocking at approx 335mm from centre cap - wheel arch.

[vRSsunroof]

I have the Weitec Hicon GT - Fitted for 2 days - knocking at ???? (will fill this in when i get time to mesure)

but i am relectant to put mine in yet as i wanna change the drop links........

Also if they do recall them who will have to pay to get them removed from the car?

[Ad Lav]

AP/Weitec should be paying for any problems - which is why its taking an age to get somewhere!

[Ad Lav]

Other members I know of with AP coilovers are...

Lummox

veekar

ultra_joel88

You have a PM en route!

devonutopia - you have KW's yes? Any chance of a pic of the spring etc please?

[Ad Lav]

Next few I have found are as follows:

benh199

flands

lawry

vrsmeansyellow

Schern

thewilfmeister

phil_monk

Get in touch lads

[vRSsunroof]

just got an email from the direct .........

you explained your set up ant then said there was noise u will still need to raise the rear because at the moment it is running to low and you are not covered by your warranty if your run it that low try and rais the front a little bit and see if this helps

funny people

[Jabbasport]

I've got KW V1's with the spring platforms removed at the rear and front dropped to suit. No knocking that i know of?

Kev

Edited 12 July, 2010 by Jabbasport

[vRSsunroof]

I've got KW V1's with the spring platforms removed at the rear and front dropped to suit. No knocking that i know of?

Kev

Removed the rear platforms?

Can you hear anything over the engine in yours? and do you do less than 30?

Edited 12 July, 2010 by vRSsunroof

[Ad Lav]

Hmm... maybe KW's don't make the noise!

Mine is within the TUV lowering safety whatsit and still makes a horrible noise, its almost at factory height again lol

Edited 12 July, 2010 by Ad Lav

[MarkMac]

weitec - fitted about 2mths ago - no measurement at the moment,[all the way on the rear and just over half way down on the fronts] but slight knocking at low speeds mainly in 1st or 2nd gear?? anyone similar?? i also replaced both top mounts / fitted smaller arb links just to be sure

mark

[Ad Lav]

Sounds very similar - they work fine with all other components - no need to change top mounts or drop links.

[Jabbasport]

What kind of knock does it sound like?

Kev

[Ad Lav]

Metallic clunk - its not the Anti Roll bar as looked at this and had it on a jogger at an MOT station. Its like the spring is loose and wobbles about - thinking top mount problem but mine are only a year old.

[Juego]

It's not just AP/Weitec that make a clunk or any sorta knocking noises

I have TA Technix coilies and mines has been making the noise since the day they were fitted. No measurements but they are at the very lowest setting so probably outwith my "warrantied" height but it doesn't bother me tbh. Had them fitted in December, have covered around 14k since they were fitted and i've grown kinda used to it. End of the day i paid £150 for the coilies brand new off a friend who was selling them and me and my mate fitted them. So in my eyes i bought i cheap i put up with cheap noises etc

But for you guys who have paid more for yours i do sympathise and wish you's all the best with you're complaint and if a solution gets found please let me know

[Ad Lav]

lol

Thing is we bought AP/Weitec as they are made by KW who are one of the best coilover/suspension producers on the market - you'd think that lesser models would be just as good!

Think of it like this - buying an Audi, instead you buy a Skoda or Seat! Same bits, different name!

[Juego]

Yeh it is a weird predicament mate, i know full well of KW as when i had fords it was always KW that was the supported brand. Ford even recognise how good KW are and accept them under warranty as authorised parts. And they are available through Mountune/Roush

But like i said goodluck and if you's find a solution let me know

[andypandypoos]

Other members I know of with AP coilovers are...

Lummox

veekar

ultra_joel88

You have a PM en route!

devonutopia - you have KW's yes? Any chance of a pic of the spring etc please?

Ross has Weitec on his Ibiza

[pip_vrs]

I have weitecs and only problem i have is that i think my rear shock has gone after about 4 months. The wheel bounces i've been told, guessing the shock is gone?

[normanmatthew]

Massively dislike this thread as I have just ordered a set of ap's.

[vRSsunroof]

I have an attempt at an answer of why they don't supply a 'Helper Spring'

Because it is a form spring..................? A what?

Google image - Formspring

Nope not on my car

None of them ither?!

unless a techie would like to elaborate what he means by a Form Spring.......

[vRSsunroof]

I have an attempt at an answer of why they don't supply a 'Helper Spring'

Because it is a form spring..................? A what?

Google image - Formspring

Nope not on my car

None of them ither?!

unless a techie would like to elaborate what he means by a Form Spring.......

[Ad Lav]

Helper Spring like this is needed...

http://www.dfaulknersprings.com/helpers.htm

They have a formed spring, similar to above but on a bigger scale?

Edited 12 July, 2010 by Ad Lav

[Juego]

The helper spring is supposed to make the ride more comfortable. If i remove it it'll allow me to make full use of the threaded part of the shock as my coil overs can go 110mm

[Ad Lav]

Massively dislike this thread as I have just ordered a set of ap's.

My bad mate :(

[W14RRN]

I have AP's fitted on my Fabia and I've had no issues with them. They were used for 6months and then I bought them and fitted them.