GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Paul81 on 15 August 2012, 11:44

Title: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: Paul81 on 15 August 2012, 11:44
Alright guys.

Found these for £372.30 with free delivery.
30% uprated damping, height adjustable from 30mm - 80mm, built in bump stops and helper springs...

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=254416
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: dom on 15 August 2012, 12:23
Not sure about the Apex ones, but if you can stretch to some Weitec's then it'd be worth it:

http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=45068&manufacturer=Weitec&category=Suspension (http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=45068&manufacturer=Weitec&category=Suspension)

They are essentially KW V1's rebranded, even when running very low the ride is still pretty good :wink:
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: Adam on 15 August 2012, 13:41
Not sure about the Apex ones, but if you can stretch to some Weitec's then it'd be worth it:

http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=45068&manufacturer=Weitec&category=Suspension (http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=45068&manufacturer=Weitec&category=Suspension)

They are essentially KW V1's rebranded, even when running very low the ride is still pretty good :wink:

Completely agree!
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: GunnerCP on 15 August 2012, 14:40
I've got Apex rdx and they are much better than the fk highsports I've also had. Can't comment on other models and brands though but I'm happy with them.
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: Paul81 on 15 August 2012, 17:02
I was thinking about the Weitec as well but apparently the maximum drop is 50mm. Im happy with a 40mm drop at the front but I want at least 50mm at the back and will be devastated if I pay this price and still not be happy with the drop.

Do you lads have any pics of your car with this kit?

Gunner - Roughly how much are you lowered and do you have any pics?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: Adam on 15 August 2012, 17:27
I was thinking about the Weitec as well but apparently the maximum drop is 50mm. Im happy with a 40mm drop at the front but I want at least 50mm at the back and will be devastated if I pay this price and still not be happy with the drop.

Do you lads have any pics of your car with this kit?

Gunner - Roughly how much are you lowered and do you have any pics?

Cheers.

To meet a german standard they have to say that. Trust me they will go down A LOT lower than that.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=127037.msg1340602#msg1340602 - Pics of them on mine. They had a lot more to go.
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: jockgti on 15 August 2012, 18:35
i have apex rdx,just about to remove rear adjusters and go lower,very comfy and no funny noises
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: BarryMKIV on 16 August 2012, 09:10
I've Weitecs on my Anniversary and they definitely go lower than 50mm. Good comfy (for a coilover) coilover too.
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: Paul81 on 16 August 2012, 10:41
Adam & Barry - your cars look spot on, maybe a little lower than I would be wanting.

Jock - about how much are you lowered and do you have any pics?
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: jockgti on 16 August 2012, 18:54
i'm down the full 80mm just now,pic is of car on a hill,but with adjusters off will be a bit lower 
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0383.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: dom on 16 August 2012, 19:00
i'm down the full 80mm just now,pic is of car on a hill,but with adjusters off will be a bit lower 
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0383.jpg)

No way that's down 80mm. Mine is only down 60mm on the front and is lower than yours:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMAG0440-1.jpg)

Mine is also down all the way on the rear with adjusters in:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMAG0350-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: jockgti on 16 August 2012, 20:32
well rears are down all the way and they go 80 according to dpm website so i can only go by that
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: BarryMKIV on 17 August 2012, 12:27
Adam & Barry - your cars look spot on, maybe a little lower than I would be wanting.

I've lowered mine a small bit more since the pic in my sig. It's still not low at all though. I think that picture might be deceptive due to the height and angle it was taken from.

Whatever you choose to do, just avoid budget coils. I've had a few sets of them and they're god awful.
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: GunnerCP on 17 August 2012, 13:28
Ill get some pics of mine on rdx coils later today, mine are no where near all the way down so should give you a decent idea of how low they can go. I'm on 19's though.....
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: damien010685 on 17 August 2012, 22:21
i'm down the full 80mm just now,pic is of car on a hill,but with adjusters off will be a bit lower 
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0383.jpg)

That really doesnt look low at all? very strange my mate has 40mm lowering springs with koni shocks and it looks lower
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: mar_k on 18 August 2012, 10:31
Quote from: Paul
                                                   so what do you think of the Jom kits eceryone is buying?
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: jockgti on 29 August 2012, 12:15
so cars back from bodyshop and garage after mot and mechanic confirmed rears are down as far as they can go so why is it sitting so high? i thought i had broke something installing it all but now someone with a clue says its right i'm totally confused
Title: Re: Anyone tried Apex RDX coilovers?
Post by: damien010685 on 29 August 2012, 22:49
so cars back from bodyshop and garage after mot and mechanic confirmed rears are down as far as they can go so why is it sitting so high? i thought i had broke something installing it all but now someone with a clue says its right i'm totally confused

Weird 1 that i know someone who ran apex rdx and he was fine.... however his apex coils did not last long he changed to AP much better he says