GTI MK7 Bilstein B14 Coilover Intall

Finally got around to installing some new Bilstein B14 coilovers for my GTI MK7. Set the ride height at about 1 inch lower than stock and won't lower it more until I break it in. So happy with the results and ride comfortability so far. No rubbing issues at all, until we go lower lol.
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[@stevenlandry5828]

Just spent a few hours watching your videos, love the content man keep the videos coming. Btw you’re about 5 months late on the 2 week update for those coils 😂😂

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

Lol I filmed an update because I lowered it. Then that was too low so I filmed another update to raise it a bit more. I’ll make one soon with the adjustments I made and why lol

[@stevenlandry5828]

@@jaguardeoaxaca hell yeah. Look forward to them! I just bought my first gti so these vids are helpful

[@tinac.2671]

Love mine! There is quite a bit more road feel, but it’s not sharp or harsh. (Then again, I am not running low profile tires). The cornering on my car is close to being flat. No longer do I have that bouncy or floating feeling like I did with the stock setup. Braking has also improved. I think once I add in a rear sway bar, the suspension will be the way I want it. 😊

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

I see! Did you go pretty low on your ride height? What’s the gap size between your tires and fender? I’ve been hitting a lot on the freeway down the 605. Random dips make it rub. I’m also looking into adding a rear sway bar but not sure which size to run since I see ppl prefer different sizes.

[@Mikeoohhh]

GTI looking cleeaaaannnn!!!

[@anonkhmer149]

This content is great man! Love the wheels by the way.

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

Thanks man I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@mycarpultunnel]

Sick man! Totally paying a shop to install doh 😅

[@JasonBryantGreen]

Yaaaassss bro I just got Bilstein installed on mine

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

Did you go with B14 too? I was actually nervous about it being to stiff or an uncomfortable ride like some reviews I read but they’re smooth 👌🏽

[@JasonBryantGreen]

@@jaguardeoaxaca i went with b16. I’m going to crank it over to damper level 10 to see how stiff it’ll really feel

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

I was about to pull the trigger on those too. How you liking them so far?

[@JasonBryantGreen]

@@jaguardeoaxaca they’re great. You can really feel the difference between the different dampening levels.

[@Alexis_Wajdenbaum]

Nice vid 😉. I installed B14 on my 2015 Focus ST and they are to stiff for me (for my back...) I lowered the car at the max and they are smoother but now my splitter scrubs everywhere. B16 would have been a better option.

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

I feel you man. I lowered mine even more and now I’m scrubbing just getting out my driveway 🥴 but yea have the option to dampen the coils would’ve been sweet with B16’s

[@mckillr2668]

Rate the B14's. Didnt know if mine would ride nice for a daily but they are spot on!

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

So far they’ve been great. I lowered it more and my wheels hit on bumpy roads but the ride quality is top notch. Idk how I’d rate them though lol. If I had money I would’ve gone for the b16

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Awesome!

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

Thanks dude!

[@gateworm2903]

Whats the ride quality like vs stock? I know it'll be more firm etc. and did you guys end up lowering it more ? (heard it would change the ride especially if you max it)

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

In my opinion it does ride a bit stiffer but it’s not bad at all. Close to stock quality but not quite. I have it at about an inch and half gap from the tire to fender. I’ll measure it and give you a better estimate

[@karldanso247]

Hi bro do you have problems with the black plastic cover when adjusting your coilovers?

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

The strut top hat?

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

Or the black metal adjustment rings? If those then it’s not bad if you’re adjusting them for the first time. But if you’ve had them on for a while and didn’t add the anti seize compound then it’ll lock up on you.

[@bryanjuarez1256]

What is the max ride height on these bilstein?

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

The specs say 15mm-35mm so it’s about 0.59 inches to 1.37 inches

[@mrigetsbuckets-5902]

Wya bro we need vids haha

[@jaguardeoaxaca]

I’ll be making a follow up video real soon 🙏🏽😅 sorry I’ve been MIA