MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Matthewsimone on January 25, 2016, 09:32:14 pm

Title: Front springs!
Post by: Matthewsimone on January 25, 2016, 09:32:14 pm
Evening all, haven't been on here in a while so Hello

Wife hit a speed bump bit fast this evening and snapped front o/s spring on Mk5 2008 Gt Tdi
Going to replace both as good practice to do so and having covered 85,000 miles the other side probably seen better days anyway

My question is what springs to go for, dont want lowered or stiffer etc so thinking some sachs items or similar
Any recommendations?

Or anyone have any as new standard ones for sale!

Thanks
Title: Re: Front springs!
Post by: dronners on January 25, 2016, 11:01:25 pm
bilstein B4's are the OE quality springs arent they ?
Title: Re: Front springs!
Post by: Shoduchi on January 26, 2016, 12:25:24 am
Quote from: dronners on January 25, 2016, 11:01:25 pm
bilstein B4's are the OE quality springs arent they ?
No, those are dampers and OEM for sport suspension dampers are the B6s.

@Matthewsimone (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10426) I'd recommend Eibach Pro-Kits. I have them on my GT Sport. Better than OEM in every aspect. Can't fault them for a good daily drive car.
Title: Re: Front springs!
Post by: Llew on January 26, 2016, 07:24:09 pm
My coilover n/s snapped on Thursday I have dsg I had the choice of putting on my lowered eibach or return to standard - I returned to standard and realised how comfortable the ride is
Title: Re: Front springs!
Post by: Shoduchi on January 26, 2016, 07:33:37 pm
Quote from: Llew on January 26, 2016, 07:24:09 pm
My coilover n/s snapped on Thursday I have dsg I had the choice of putting on my lowered eibach or return to standard - I returned to standard and realised how comfortable the ride is
Eibach Pro-Kits are much more comfortable than Sportlines and more comfortable than OEM. Sportlines with Bilstein B8 (B12 kit) might be better than OEM damper and Sportlines.