Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers

limlien · 28-08-2007, 02:49

Someone intro me to this set of coilovers.

Its price rather reasonable and i would like to know if anyone have fitted this set into the Superb?

Is it as good as the bilstin Pss9?

Driving pleasure has never been more reasonable - Weitec Sport Kits

Baker21 · 28-08-2007, 08:25

I know a lot of people using Weitec and they are a great kit.........wouldn't have any issues if I bought them for my Superb....

AwesomeSarah · 28-08-2007, 08:50

Hi
Wietec are made by KW one of the best ever coilovers on the market
Sarah

Bluefox · 28-08-2007, 09:28

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Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

Hi
Wietec are made by KW one of the best ever coilovers on the market
Sarah

Correct... I was speaking to KW suspension about coilovers a few weeks ago. The Weitec's offer a slightly better ride, but their main disadvantage is that they're not made from stainless steel so they rust. KW coilovers are, so they don't...

Also, the price differential between Weitec and KW (variant 1) coilovers for the Superb means it makes sense to go for the KW's.

Baker21 · 28-08-2007, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Bluefox

Correct... I was speaking to KW suspension about coilovers a few weeks ago. The Weitec's offer a slightly better ride, but their main disadvantage is that they're not made from stainless steel so they rust. KW coilovers are, so they don't...

Also, the price differential between Weitec and KW (variant 1) coilovers for the Superb means it makes sense to go for the KW's.

I was under the impression that KW offered Weitec as their cheaper brand? Is it the other way around?

The stainless steel issue is a big one when investing in cooilovers as adjustment in the future is always required which I have found out recently and had no problems adjusting the KW's....

Bluefox · 28-08-2007, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Baker21

I was under the impression that KW offered Weitec as their cheaper brand? Is it the other way around?

The stainless steel issue is a big one when investing in cooilovers as adjustment in the future is always required which I have found out recently and had no problems adjusting the KW's....

No, you're right, Weitec is KW's budget brand. I'm not entirely sure why they are a softer ride, but this is also true of the lowering springs according to the guys at KW UK. That said, I've got KW springs on my Superb, and I can't really fault the ride - so it's not like they're harsh. At all. Even slightly. Not a sausage.

As for coilovers, the only difference between the KW and the cheaper Weitec items is the materials they're made of, ie the KW's are stainless. That's it

Baker21 · 28-08-2007, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Bluefox

No, you're right, Weitec is KW's budget brand. I'm not entirely sure why they are a softer ride, but this is also true of the lowering springs according to the guys at KW UK. That said, I've got KW springs on my Superb, and I can't really fault the ride - so it's not like they're harsh. At all. Even slightly. Not a sausage.

As for coilovers, the only difference between the KW and the cheaper Weitec items is the materials they're made of, ie the KW's are stainless. That's it

Hmmmm......thought I was right otherwise I would have bought some Weitecs.....

vos · 01-07-2008, 12:34

My Superb needs new coilovers and I tought either KW or Weitec.

KW has 30/30 lowering and that would be enough (must think wife also). But I'm wondering that is the car in good balance with 30/30 lowering? Or should I buy Weitecs 40/35 lowering?

With balance I mean that front and rear of the car would be the same height from ground.
Does somebody have 30/30 and maybe pictures?

Thanks.

Bluefox · 01-07-2008, 13:03

*blows the dust off an old thread*

Quote:

Originally Posted by vos

KW has 30/30 lowering and that would be enough (must think wife also). But I'm wondering that is the car in good balance with 30/30 lowering? Or should I buy Weitecs 40/35 lowering?

With balance I mean that front and rear of the car would be the same height from ground.
Does somebody have 30/30 and maybe pictures?

30/30 seems a little low for coilovers, do you not mean springs? I'm sure the standard quoted drop is in the region of 20 - 80mm. I'm sure Baker or AwesomeSarah would confirm.

Anyway, my Superb's on 40/40 and I've got pics in my project diary. Link's in my signature, before and after lowering. Obviously ignore the photoshopped ones

Baker21 · 01-07-2008, 13:29

As posted about 30/30 on coilovers? I wouldn't waste my money........

The KW Variant 1's on mine are quoted at lowering the car 35/65 however I have mine lowered all the way down at the front and it's much more than 35, the rear I have removed the adjuster blocks so it's as low as it will go but I am running 19's with a 35 profile tyre:

The front clearly looks higher but it's as low as it will go and on the road it looks like it's balanced as opposed to leaning forward......please also note that the picture isn't taken on level ground so it looks worse than it is......

michael balai · 01-07-2008, 14:07

I have weitec coilovers over on my octy vrs.

Cannot fault them.

As its been mentioned these coilovers are not stainless but galvanised instead.

Mine have been on 18 monthes and were adjusted easily last week with no sign of corrosion or rust

vos · 01-07-2008, 17:40

Baker's car looks great but it's way too low for my use.

Maybe all go with KW:s 30/30 springs and shock absorbers. Get little bit sporty to the car, but still can drive in snow and gravel.

Baker21 · 02-07-2008, 08:13

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Originally Posted by vos

Baker's car looks great but it's way too low for my use.

28-08-2007, 02:49	#1
limlien Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 137 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers Someone intro me to this set of coilovers. Its price rather reasonable and i would like to know if anyone have fitted this set into the Superb? Is it as good as the bilstin Pss9? Driving pleasure has never been more reasonable - Weitec Sport Kits

28-08-2007, 08:25	#2
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,144 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 101 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers I know a lot of people using Weitec and they are a great kit.........wouldn't have any issues if I bought them for my Superb.... __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

28-08-2007, 08:50	#3
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,025 Members Car: Thanks: 36 Thanked 192 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers Hi Wietec are made by KW one of the best ever coilovers on the market Sarah

01-07-2008, 12:34	#8
vos Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 17 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers My Superb needs new coilovers and I tought either KW or Weitec. KW has 30/30 lowering and that would be enough (must think wife also). But I'm wondering that is the car in good balance with 30/30 lowering? Or should I buy Weitecs 40/35 lowering? With balance I mean that front and rear of the car would be the same height from ground. Does somebody have 30/30 and maybe pictures? Thanks.

01-07-2008, 13:29	#10
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,144 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 101 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers As posted about 30/30 on coilovers? I wouldn't waste my money........ The KW Variant 1's on mine are quoted at lowering the car 35/65 however I have mine lowered all the way down at the front and it's much more than 35, the rear I have removed the adjuster blocks so it's as low as it will go but I am running 19's with a 35 profile tyre: The front clearly looks higher but it's as low as it will go and on the road it looks like it's balanced as opposed to leaning forward......please also note that the picture isn't taken on level ground so it looks worse than it is...... __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

01-07-2008, 14:07	#11
michael balai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posts: 152 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers I have weitec coilovers over on my octy vrs. Cannot fault them. As its been mentioned these coilovers are not stainless but galvanised instead. Mine have been on 18 monthes and were adjusted easily last week with no sign of corrosion or rust

01-07-2008, 17:40	#12
vos Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 17 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Have anyone tried Weitec Coilovers Baker's car looks great but it's way too low for my use. Maybe all go with KW:s 30/30 springs and shock absorbers. Get little bit sporty to the car, but still can drive in snow and gravel.

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