ST-X coil overs. Far more comfortable than the B14s, a better quality kit and only £950.
DM me if you want to discuss further. I can do the ARBs cheaper than that too.
DM me if you want to discuss further. I can do the ARBs cheaper than that too.
I have ST-X coilovers supplied and fitted by @The Van Cave with standard ARB's with a 65mm drop and the ride is amazingly smooth, highly recommended
Beat me to it
What’s your reasons.
@Ali-G - have a convo with @CRS Performance. Best thing ever and you will get the solution you need. Even SWMBO conceded it was money worth spending, though she objected to how VW let a California out of the factory with such big standard suspension! (SWMBO is a closet petrol head, I’m not!)
They’re great on a nice smooth road, trouble is there aren’t many of them out there these days.
Mine are very crashy, especially the rear, you seem to feel every bump in the road.
It could be just the way they are set up, I don’t know as they were fitted by the previous owner but my suspension definitely needs looking at. Quite a few people on here who know about these things have said that there are far better options than B14’s available these days.
Speak to Steve at @CRS Performance - he'll tell you what will give you the best ride for your vehicle use and set-up. Have a read of this...Take it to a specialist
And Chris rumbles from his cave, blinking in the setting sunlight, scratching himself as he wonders what all the noise is about….!
If you’re not going “low” but want optimum right height, comfort and handling, then a chat with @The Van Cave is what’s needed. Closer than @CRS Performance for you but those guys collaborate anyway!
Some Koni shocks with the right springs could be the answer for you, depending on the drop you're looking for. We now have access, thanks to @CRS Performance, to some shorter Koni shocks for T26, T28 and T30. Same great ride, but a slightly shorter shock that is suited to slightly bigger drops. Matched with the right 50mm lowering spring you'll see great results. Previously, if you wanted lower than 40mm I would've been recommending a coil over kit, but these new shocks and springs are a very good option for 50mm drops. Add the ARBs and you'll have a sweet looking, great riding and excellent handling van. Just one of several options available depending on the individual needs of each van owner.
