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Trekmeister:
I have a a mk5 GT TDI which has stiffened factory suspension. I would like the car lowered slightly but want to keep the stiffness/firm ride and current handling characteristics. What are my best options, could I go for a shorter spring, coilover, dampers etc? (I dont want to break the bank either so want to keep the prices reasonable)

Brad

GNJ_Motorsport:
Loads of options here mate-

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/categories/Volkswagen/Golf-Mk-5/

When you say stiffened, do you mean it has uprated dampers?

I'd recommend coilovers as you can set the height to what you want and they will be stiff for fast road driving. The V Maxx kit is well priced.

dodds-gttdi:
Most people go for Eibach or H&R Lowering Springs on here. They are very reasonably priced and can be used in conjunction with your standard dampers without any problem. There are two common heights both these manufacturers supply springs in: a 20mm drop or a 40mm drop. I have had both versions on my car (from Eibach) and would recommend either to anybody.

p.s. I am selling a set of Eibach Sportline Springs for the Golf GT TDi here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39116.0.html  :happy2:

ni-coilovers.co.uk:
Hi, you really need to read up on what your looking for.  A little education on each item will go a long way.  Once you have decided what you want then we can get you some prices.

Springs/Coilovers/suspension kit

We wont be beaten on price……..

the bruce:
Don't mate Eibach Sportline springs with OEM GT dampers !!

These GT dampers aren't as stiff as GTI ones and they are too
soft for Sportline or H&R spings.

Go for Eibach Pro springs or Volkswagen OE springs instead.

For Eibach Sportline uprated dampers (Bilstein) are needed.

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