Bognor Motors , Oli I have sent my details through on your Web site chat soon .
Looking forward to it
Steve Hurley 07469785932
Looking forward to it
Steve Hurley 07469785932
Tell Me About B14’s
Got it, will shout you tomorrow
That does look pretty good! So how far off the bottom are your b14s?
I guess I’ve got approximately 35 mm on the back and 25 on the front.
@CRS Performance ...you used the term “fender” on a previous post, are you South African or American?
@CRS Performance ...you used the term “fender” on a previous post, are you South African or American?
Siekel do source a lot of their dampers from KONI for their lift kits . The Amarok has a Raid damper from KONI which is a very serious piece of kit .
I looked under the Seikel vehicles at Bus fest and didn't see much , unless they have the koni painted Black and de badged
Not sure on the T 5 T 6 what Seikel offer to be honest . but can confirm they use KONI
Dr Ian Coleman
Member
Hi, I've had the Bilstein SoLow kit from Transporter HQ installed for this very reason. Although the kit is intended for 'slamming', I've had it set at its highest setting to give plenty of spring/shock for comfort. Drives fantastic (compared to stock), looks great and not a hard drive at all (i.e. its comfy!!).
Still need to fine adjust once the van interior is fitted and there's more weight in the back.
Very happy so far
Well spotted I lived in South Africa for 34 years and own one of the biggest sport suspension companies in the region , VW Motor sport is one of my clients there and talking to the tech guys at the factory in Uitenhage has helped me understand their vehicles and get the right solutions for my customers .
I was always under the impression that the Green Bilstein shocks were for classic applications , the B6 and B8 shocks are YELLOW I think they are both MONO tube hi pressure gas dampers but the B 8 is slightly shorter . Owners with springs only and standard shocks would benefit greatly from the fitting of these shocks to improve ride and handling . Due to the hi pressure Gas however the KONI equivalent would still be more comfortable .
The FSD technology is more expensive than conventional Performance shocks and vehicles like McLaren, Lamborghini , Aston Martin to name a few manufacturers, benefit from it . Gas pressure isn't important but the shock senses hi speed shaft movements ( bumpy roads ) and diverts the flow of oil through softer valves within the piston Valve to optimise comfort .
I have seen a few of these cheap kits break at the top of the shaft where it bolts into the top mount , If this happens at speed you don't need to worry about buying another Kit as the van will be on the scrap yard , with a broken top pin the steering becomes an unused accessory . Just a gentle word of warning .
That makes total sense, I was married to a Saffa for 10 years.
She was a self opinionated effin know it all as well
When lowering, is it the norm to slacken trailing arm / wishbone bolts so the metalastic bushes settle to their new ‘normal’ position? Or are they just left with a bit of permanent twist as the suspension settles to its new lower position?
The latter is not ideal and goes against what I’ve done previously setting up cars. I’ve not seen it mentioned in any posts.
Ian
The latter is not ideal and goes against what I’ve done previously setting up cars. I’ve not seen it mentioned in any posts.
Ian
they include spring and damper, and work well together. So much more comfortable ride/handling than just lowering springs.
Heritage VW have 15% off at the minute (pumpkin19) and have a few sets in stock!
Sootster
New Member
Hi guys, just had B14s fitted. Was getting a load banging noise from rear near side spring at low speed. Rubber inserts in swing arm are fine and was advised it is the coating on the spring causing noise. After reading a past thread, I've sprayed lithium grease on to spring where rubber coating is. Noise now gone, would you get spring changed under warranty ? Or do you think it will bed in ? Cheers
If you have a heavy Transporter the B 14 springs almost go coil bound on the rear , they aren't strong enough to cope with the heavier vans 4 x4 or LWB and converted vans . keep greasing it as changing the spring wont make a difference in my opinion .
Hi, I had this issue when I fitted my b14’s. I used my existing bottom rubbers on the springs and even though they still looked in good condition ( the van had only done 10k ) they were the cause of my squeaking. Once I replaced them, no more issues.
Also check that the height adjuster is mounted on top of the spring and not at the bottom.
Third thing to check is that the spring and bottom rubber are seated together and then seated in the recess in the swinging arm.
Your best bet is to go to Vw and buy and two bottom rubbers at about £4.50 a side, replace them and check that all is seated correctly as I doubt very much it is the spring.
