Thinking about lowering but dont want coilovers. Im after a sensible drop to improve handling without having to avoid ramps/speed bumps etc

 

Been looking at the 25mm AP shocks and spring kit, just wondered what people, that have them fitted think of them?

 

Any problems at all within the 2 year warrenty eg leaks,knocks/bangs etc. Also any problems with rubbing when the cars 4 up etc.Can they be fitted with standard drop links etc

 

Need something that will improve handling and looks but without any problems

 

Also anyone got pics of them fitted?

Here's a few threads where they have been discussed, they get a thumbs up from me.

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/295543-ap-shock-and-spring-kit/?hl=%2Bap+%2Bshocks+%2Band+%2Bsprings#entry3516569

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/287515-ap-sport-springs-and-shocks-any-good/?hl=%2Bap+%2Bshocks+%2Band+%2Bsprings#entry3416850

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/300713-your-advice/?hl=%2Bap+%2Bshocks+%2Band+%2Bsprings#entry3586290

Not very visible but there's me and 2 passengers in the car when this pic was taken, it didn't rub at all and still went over bumps fine

 

 

 

This is mine lowered on ap coilovers about 50-60mm never rubbed on speed bumps or anything even with passengers, if your looking for handling you need coilovers

thanks for the replys. like i say not looking for coilovers needs to be comfortable for eveyday driving

Okay fair enough mate but the aps arnt that uncompfatable, it's a nice solid feeling but hope I could help

Okay fair enough mate but the aps arnt that uncompfatable, it's a nice solid feeling but hope I could help

No worries, thanks anyway

Not very visible but there's me and 2 passengers in the car when this pic was taken, it didn't rub at all and still went over bumps fine

looks like the drop im after just needs to be comfortable for everyday driving and without any problems. Anyone else?

Yup i've got them, nice drop comfortable ride, good damping and a good quality kit.

 

 

Excelent value for money.

AP shocks and springs lowering kit here, very very good for the price IMO

No clearence issues? still ok 4 up?

No clearence issues? still ok 4 up?

4 up and 75 KG of coal in the boot. No bother, and myself and and SWMBO arn't 10 stone skinnies! 

Good quality kit for the money and made by KW in Germany so a well known leader in suspension.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Is anything else needed when fitting the ap springs and shocks or is it just a case off swapping standard springs and shocks for the ap ones? Cheers jack

Is anything else needed when fitting the ap springs and shocks or is it just a case off swapping standard springs and shocks for the ap ones? Cheers jack

 

Yup, You can just swap like for like. 

 

However I'd recommend replacing the topmounts at the front and in the rear install new bumpstops for Ibiza FR. 

 

This will add about £40-50 to the price but it's well worth it for piece of mind!

Okay thanks for that

+1 on doing the top mounts and bump stops at the same time. Surprised how worn my top mounts were after being on for ten years.

Is it normal vrs top mounts that are recommended or is there better ones available????

 

Also, what other mounts or bushes etc are best to change aswell at the same time for handling improvements????

 

Dave.

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Is it normal vrs top mounts that are recommended or is there better ones available????

 

Also, what other mounts or bushes etc are best to change aswell at the same time for handling improvements????

 

Dave.

Normal top mounts will be fine ~£25 each IIRC from TPS. For bushes, people go for Ibiza Cupra bushes or Powerflex poly bushes.

Just sorting this myself, anyone know part numbers for the top mounts and bump stops??

Also, what is a sensible price for getting these fitted by a garage? Been quoted £200?

Ben

This thread helps me. 25mm looks quite big to be fair

Nice looking cars with the AP suspension set up. 

 

What size wheels/tyres are you all running with? What offset etc?

Just sorting this myself, anyone know part numbers for the top mounts and bump stops??

Also, what is a sensible price for getting these fitted by a garage? Been quoted £200?

Ben

 

I paid £80 in total to get them fitted along with a RARB, and went back at least 3 times for them to check them over because i had a little knocking noise coming from one side, £200 is way too much

 

Never got to the bottom of the noise, but it has stopped since i've been running 36 psi front, 34 psi rear tyre pressures, instead of 38 all around that i was running before, which was causing the knocking

Nice looking cars with the AP suspension set up. 

 

What size wheels/tyres are you all running with? What offset etc?

205/45/16 Octavia MkI L&K's

I paid £80 in total to get them fitted along with a RARB, and went back at least 3 times for them to check them over because i had a little knocking noise coming from one side, £200 is way too much

 

Never got to the bottom of the noise, but it has stopped since i've been running 36 psi front, 34 psi rear tyre pressures, instead of 38 all around that i was running before, which was causing the knocking

 

Harry, where did you get yours fitted? I'm not far from you so wouldn't mind driving to somewhere if its gonna be that cheap, can afford to add a RARB in there too !