Fitting Bilstein Coilovers to my VW UP! GTI

In this video, I show you the fun I had trying to fit these Bilstein B14 coilovers to my brand new Volkswagen UP! GTI
I also give a quick summary at the end of what I think of them vs standard!
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[@FakeConcern]

Interesting to see you working on such a new car. I have B12s on my car and it's really a great upgrade so imagine the coilovers must be good as well. Also love the Coke can centre cap haha!

[@TheWackyRacer]

Great video - looking forward to following the story. Very tempted to do the same to mine. Great car - just needs a few little tweaks 👍

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

Fitted B14 to my UP as well. Ok, speed bumps are horrible, but for the rest the car feels as if it weighs nothing anymore. In 2 years nobody ever came close to my roundabout corners speeds. But... comfort for the rear passengers is nearing zero... Fitted Continental 205/40/17 tires, and the car feels glued. Traction control is out of business unless on very slippery roads.

[@badjackfrost]

hi buddy I've fitted some bilstein b6 rear shocks today I was wondering at 8.24 you replace the black dust cover did yours have a big rubber bump stop inside it as it didn't look like sidi you remove it

[@TyredFormat]

Was a while ago but pretty sure it did ?

[@sLHakon]

So, the trick for the right side is to comptess the spring while the strut is still in the car? I gave it a go today, but on the right side the driveshaft is hitting so the strut wont come clear of the spline. 😕

[@TyredFormat]

Yeah. You have to get a lot of compression on it!

[@Kevmac332]

Hi Jason, love the channel... Great little car. But new.... not sure about the direct your channel is going... Will still be watching... just prefer the old girls needing some TLC.

[@TyredFormat]

My eBay watchlist will put your mind at ease. I’m always looking out for cars to save!

[@edwardreed7347]

HI - how is the UP! gti doing, can you rate this car compared to an Audi A2? Whatsyour thoughts on the UP!

[@TyredFormat]

I traded it in for a Golf GTI! As much as I loved it, it never really got under my skin as much as I would’ve liked. Not sure why. The A2 is lighter and probably better built, but old and as I’ve documented they have their issues!!

[@danimalorange224]

Got fade got coilovers

[@sam.p12345]

The UP is a big change from the Range Rovers. Are you going to do a vid telling the story?

[@TyredFormat]

I just fancied one, is the short story. The intro video has a bit of background into why I went for one. Essentially I love hot/warm hatches and fancied something new for a change!

[@vaughanwarburton9623]

It's great working on new cars clean ish hands,,,but VW drum brakes on the rear , this guy needs disc's all round 😆👍

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

No. On a light car like the UP the rear brakes do near to nothing. Result: rust, defective calipers. Makes zero sense.

[@TheWatchman1893]

Take the top nut off then Jack the car up l, then the strut will fall out