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Offline Dij303

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Lowering springs
« on: April 26, 2018, 12:43:48 pm »
Thinking of lowering my suspension. I have a 2005 GTI. Can anyone recommend which springs to use and how much to lower? Cheers


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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2018, 01:14:21 pm »
Both Racingline and Eibach are popular choices and will lower @20mm.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2018, 04:33:02 pm »
Racingline are more like -30mm.  On a manual ED30 at least.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2018, 07:03:32 pm »
They claim 15-20mm but I didn’t measure the drop after fitting mine.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2018, 08:21:49 pm »
I believe when I had Eibach Sportlines on mine it was at 25-1/4" at wheel center from the ground to top of wheel arch. Some have said they went to 25" ±1/8". Eibach Prolines and VWR Sports are going to be higher. One thing to consider is that VWR Sports are linear and non-progressive...meaning ride quality should feel slightly more stiff/harsh but better/predictable for handling.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2018, 09:38:26 pm »
For reference
H&R springs on mine measure from ground to middle of arch
Front :630mm
Rear:650mm
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Lowering springs
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2018, 11:21:12 pm »
I’ve just had VWR springs fitted and lovin them


 





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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2018, 11:27:05 pm »
Another thumbs up for the VWR springs here.  :happy2:
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2018, 12:32:55 pm »
Quote from: colesey on April 26, 2018, 07:03:32 pm
They claim 15-20mm but I didn’t measure the drop after fitting mine.

Me neither but the Ohlins are -20mm and it sits a fair bit higher than it did on the VWR springs  :smiley:
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2018, 01:39:06 pm »
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Eibach sportline (red springs) on mine -30mm
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