Yet another T6.1 Suspension question!

Well after much deliberation and being a passenger in vans with different setups, from basic lowering springs to full triple bellow air ride, I have come to a decision.
  • Lowering springs only on a T32 LWB T6 - looks decent, rides pretty much like the standard setup crashy etc but slightly worse.
  • Air Ride, looks really really good especiall when aired out, the self levelling really appeals but in all honesty, it costs more than I wanted to spend.
  • Lowering springs and shocks, yeah, really firm ride and responsive drive, maybe suits some but just don't go low enough for what I want.
  • Coilovers, well this is where it gets really interesting, there's basically 2 maybe 3 real popular setups and very strong opinions on what's best, or more to the point who's kit is no good. After being a passenger in several vans over the last few weeks and also seeing and holding the product, my mind was made up, coilovers are the route for me.
So, after deciding on coilovers, i went with So-Low NSL's and my local VW Camper specialists - Supreme Conversions.

After a very thorough discussion of how i use my camper, the weight of the vehicle being a LWB etc and the look i was after but not wanting the ride to be terrible - i was constantly reassured that the ride will be great compared to the standard T32 setup i had.
So, my kit was fitted, along with HD Top mounts, HD rear lower spring rubbers and longer drop links. All adjusted perfectly and looks fantastic - with still adjustment to go lower if i wanted to.

Now for the test drive, oh my days! I am absolutely amazed! My van has been transformed! Its so much smoother, bumps are loads less crashy, its just everything i didnt think it would be with coilovers and essentially 90mm drop!

The team at Supreme Conversions have constantly told me So-Lows are the way to go, they were right, the grin on my face will confirm that to anyone!

If you have any doubt (as i did!) get all your information together, ask questions on the forums - (you are all great by the way!) and give these lads a call and just tell Ian and John what you hope to achieve and you will not be disappointed!
 
Well after much deliberation and being a passenger in vans with different setups, from basic lowering springs to full triple bellow air ride, I have come to a decision.
  • Lowering springs only on a T32 LWB T6 - looks decent, rides pretty much like the standard setup crashy etc but slightly worse.
  • Air Ride, looks really really good especiall when aired out, the self levelling really appeals but in all honesty, it costs more than I wanted to spend.
  • Lowering springs and shocks, yeah, really firm ride and responsive drive, maybe suits some but just don't go low enough for what I want.
  • Coilovers, well this is where it gets really interesting, there's basically 2 maybe 3 real popular setups and very strong opinions on what's best, or more to the point who's kit is no good. After being a passenger in several vans over the last few weeks and also seeing and holding the product, my mind was made up, coilovers are the route for me.
So, after deciding on coilovers, i went with So-Low NSL's and my local VW Camper specialists - Supreme Conversions.

After a very thorough discussion of how i use my camper, the weight of the vehicle being a LWB etc and the look i was after but not wanting the ride to be terrible - i was constantly reassured that the ride will be great compared to the standard T32 setup i had.
So, my kit was fitted, along with HD Top mounts, HD rear lower spring rubbers and longer drop links. All adjusted perfectly and looks fantastic - with still adjustment to go lower if i wanted to.

Now for the test drive, oh my days! I am absolutely amazed! My van has been transformed! Its so much smoother, bumps are loads less crashy, its just everything i didnt think it would be with coilovers and essentially 90mm drop!

The team at Supreme Conversions have constantly told me So-Lows are the way to go, they were right, the grin on my face will confirm that to anyone!

If you have any doubt (as i did!) get all your information together, ask questions on the forums - (you are all great by the way!) and give these lads a call and just tell Ian and John what you hope to achieve and you will not be disappointed!
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