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ripmateyy:
Right, this is a subject that comes up time and time again but it's normally for GTI's or GT TDI etc as this is obviously a GTI forum but I find it the clearest, easiest and friendliest forum for mk5 golfs around.

I have a 1.6 match fsi due to insurance as I'm only 19 but following this forum modifying becomes very addictive. So one of the cosmetic mods I have done is upgraded to original R32 zolders and I am very happy with how they look!! Now I've just renewed my insurance with a mod friendly one and have declared a susspension mod as it was next on my list.


Now, I have very little money as saving for a new car and obviously I've just paid my insurance! So would you guys recommend the ebiach sportline springs or another alternative? I have no idea what I'm after, all I'm aware of is my stuts are 50mm as a pose to your 55mm


Any information would be extremely appreciated?

Thank you in advance!!

Jack

Andy:
all depends on how much you want to drop the car

the bruce:
Your struts are 50 mm. Have a look on your front brake calipers. You'll notice a "FSIII" on them.
That's the proof for 50 mm struts.  :wink:

I'd get a Bilstein B12 Pro suspension kit. The stock dampers are way too soft for Sportline springs.
If you really need to slam your car get the Bilstein B12 Sportline, but the Sportline springs are too
low to keep reasonable ride comfort.

Eibach make the springs for the kit, Bilstein makes the dampers. Nice kind of joint venture.  :happy2:

Also keep in mind there are Mk.V- and MkVI versions of both. For a good ride choose Mk.VI B12 Pro,
if you wanna go low get a Mk.V B12 Sportline.

Why? Mk.V Bilstein dampers are stiffer than Mk.VI Bilsteins. The stiffer Mk.V ones do handle the short
(= stiff) Sportline springs better, the softer Mk.VII Bilsteins offer an amazing good ride.

ripmateyy:

--- Quote from: maxitrol on September 14, 2012, 10:19:10 pm ---all depends on how much you want to drop the car

--- End quote ---

Just want the wheels to sit nicely in the arches. I'm not looking for slammed just improved look!


--- Quote from: the bruce on September 14, 2012, 10:34:11 pm ---Your struts are 50 mm. Have a look on your front brake calipers. You'll notice a "FSIII" on them.
That's the proof for 50 mm struts.  :wink:

I'd get a Bilstein B12 Pro suspension kit. The stock dampers are way too soft for Sportline springs.
If you really need to slam your car get the Bilstein B12 Sportline, but the Sportline springs are too
low to keep reasonable ride comfort.

Eibach make the springs for the kit, Bilstein makes the dampers. Nice kind of joint venture.  :happy2:

Also keep in mind there are Mk.V- and MkVI versions of both. For a good ride choose Mk.VI B12 Pro,
if you wanna go low get a Mk.V B12 Sportline.

Why? Mk.V Bilstein dampers are stiffer than Mk.VI Bilsteins. The stiffer Mk.V ones do handle the short
(= stiff) Sportline springs better, the softer Mk.VII Bilsteins offer an amazing good ride.

--- End quote ---


I shall have a look! Do they make the mk6 with 50mm struts?

ripmateyy:

--- Quote from: the bruce on September 14, 2012, 10:34:11 pm ---Your struts are 50 mm. Have a look on your front brake calipers. You'll notice a "FSIII" on them.
That's the proof for 50 mm struts.  :wink:

I'd get a Bilstein B12 Pro suspension kit. The stock dampers are way too soft for Sportline springs.
If you really need to slam your car get the Bilstein B12 Sportline, but the Sportline springs are too
low to keep reasonable ride comfort.

Eibach make the springs for the kit, Bilstein makes the dampers. Nice kind of joint venture.  :happy2:

Also keep in mind there are Mk.V- and MkVI versions of both. For a good ride choose Mk.VI B12 Pro,
if you wanna go low get a Mk.V B12 Sportline.

Why? Mk.V Bilstein dampers are stiffer than Mk.VI Bilsteins. The stiffer Mk.V ones do handle the short
(= stiff) Sportline springs better, the softer Mk.VII Bilsteins offer an amazing good ride.

--- End quote ---


I shall have a look! Do they make the mk6 with 50mm struts?

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Ok, I can't actually afford them  :scared:

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