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Title: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 02, 2016, 01:00:59 pm
Any one got pics of either of these on their cars? Looking at there stance. Pls
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Shoduchi on March 02, 2016, 01:35:48 pm
GTIs only have one part reference for H&R -30 mm springs.

Eibach sells Pro-Kits (will only lower around 10-15 mm) and Sportlines (will lower around 30 mm). The Sportlines are very similar to H&R -30 mm, but you'll notice the rear a bit higher than the front, compared with H&R springs. :wink:

You can see pictures from Sportlines (initial pictures) and from H&R -30 mm (last pictures) in my Ed. 30 project.

I have Eibach Pro-Kits in my GT Sport. It rides much higher.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: FJ1000 on March 02, 2016, 04:28:22 pm
Don't forget the VWR springs, similar drop to the 2 mentioned and still give a ride close to OEM.

I'm sure there are loads of pics of all 3 setups if you have a search...
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 02, 2016, 04:36:11 pm
So the H&Rs will sit better
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 02, 2016, 05:07:16 pm
Ive got sportlines on mine,  2 people in the last week who had h&r's 30mm from this forum said that my sportlines look a little lower at the front.

But i agree that h&r are lower at the back which give the car an equal lower look . eibachs are a little high on the rear

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: StuF on March 02, 2016, 05:12:10 pm
I defy anyone to actually tell the difference between H&R springs vs Eibach without knowing what is actually fitted
Both are a good choice as good as each other and provide the same drop and stance
Peeps with Eibach say go for Eibach and peeps with H&R say H&R - either or in my opinion


Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Shoduchi on March 02, 2016, 05:16:35 pm
I defy anyone to actually tell the difference between H&R springs vs Eibach without knowing what is actually fitted
Both are a good choice as good as each other and provide the same drop and stance
Peeps with Eibach say go for Eibach and peeps with H&R say H&R - either or in my opinion
I had Eibachs Sportlines and changed to H&R -30 mm. I think I can tell the difference easily. The stance is a bit different. :wink:

For me H&R suit better my Koni Sport dampers, hence the change. I love how my Ed. 30 rides now with the handling upgrades I've done to it. :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 02, 2016, 05:41:37 pm
Just to add i have eibachs sportline on standard tdi shocks,  drove a gti with sportlines and it was a bit harsher. Probably because of different shocks that's why

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: bbfb10 on March 02, 2016, 06:25:53 pm
Im on Eibach Sportlines. Check my build thread for pics.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 02, 2016, 06:32:28 pm

Just to add i have eibachs sportline on standard tdi shocks,  drove a gti with sportlines and it was a bit harsher. Probably because of different shocks that's why

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Any pics mate as I have a tdi.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 02, 2016, 06:32:45 pm
Should be some in my build thread

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 02, 2016, 06:32:57 pm

Im on Eibach Sportlines. Check my build thread for pics.

Can I have direct link including page number.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 02, 2016, 06:46:21 pm

Im on Eibach Sportlines. Check my build thread for pics.

Can I have direct link including page number.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,90564.135.html


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Title: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 02, 2016, 07:36:25 pm
That looks spot on. What car do you exactly. I have a Jetta bkd so hoping for similar drop. Are they the 30mm pro? I can't find sportlines with just 30mm drop.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 02, 2016, 07:56:21 pm
That looks spot on. What car do you exactly. I have a Jetta bkd so hoping for similar drop. Are they the 30mm pro? I can't find sportlines with just 30mm drop.
So its a golf tdi sport which is 15mm lower  from the factory than standard tdi height.

The eibachs sportlines are 40-45mm lower than standard so they are 30mm lower than sport height.

I think i have a bkc engine. Its a dsg so a bit heavier at the front too.

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Shoduchi on March 03, 2016, 12:08:53 am
That looks spot on. What car do you exactly. I have a Jetta bkd so hoping for similar drop. Are they the 30mm pro? I can't find sportlines with just 30mm drop.
So its a golf tdi sport which is 15mm lower  from the factory than standard tdi height.

The eibachs sportlines are 40-45mm lower than standard so they are 30mm lower than sport height.

I think i have a bkc engine. Its a dsg so a bit heavier at the front too.

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Eibach Sportlines have a different part number for Golfs with DSG to compensate the different weight. :wink:
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: FJ1000 on March 03, 2016, 07:31:10 am
VW racing springs. Was originally going for H&R but was recommended these and have been very happy with them; stance and ride quality just what I was after

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160303%2Fb589ebb8e0c3fd4eafe2fb042429b203.jpg&hash=4cc53b35fe0adbc515035602db9f751dce5ac7ad)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160303%2F2b995830aea32d55656df8d7f3ba1253.jpg&hash=1e5b01002ccdb5863d77ba7014aaf00a39a1919a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160303%2Fa09340266a7ed584db1452fd7153ffc3.jpg&hash=cb2e400f00c48e6fd97570626976f51f015d700c)


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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 03, 2016, 09:07:21 am
That looks spot on. What car do you exactly. I have a Jetta bkd so hoping for similar drop. Are they the 30mm pro? I can't find sportlines with just 30mm drop.
So its a golf tdi sport which is 15mm lower  from the factory than standard tdi height.

The eibachs sportlines are 40-45mm lower than standard so they are 30mm lower than sport height.

I think i have a bkc engine. Its a dsg so a bit heavier at the front too.

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Eibach Sportlines have a different part number for Golfs with DSG to compensate the different weight. :wink:
Yes i got yet correct ones for dsg  :) they only cost around £90 brand new from German ebay

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Greenman on March 03, 2016, 09:35:55 am
Eibach Sportlines:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmg.photobucket.com%2Fuser%2FGreenman%2Fmedia%2F20160207_144409%2520no%2520plate.jpg&hash=48c90df56d973809353fb62c64b7b0a30ae6d2de)

Hopefully that has worked, photobucket blocked for me at work so i can't see the pic.
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 03, 2016, 10:04:43 am
Another one of mine taken a few weeks after fitted, the springs have settled in as well

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1592/25170253060_dfde637f78_k.jpg)

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Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Brimall on March 03, 2016, 12:55:32 pm
H+Rs

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbrimall%2FCar%2F20150404_172846_zpshlambvid.jpg&hash=9ddb4dd3ceee475fcaa8c739a7156d455096607d)
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Brimall on March 03, 2016, 01:21:47 pm
H+Rs

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbrimall%2FCar%2F20150404_172846_zpshlambvid.jpg&hash=9ddb4dd3ceee475fcaa8c739a7156d455096607d)
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: Vwgtiking on March 03, 2016, 03:14:15 pm
Any pics of them on eibach pro?
Title: Re: Eibach 30mm vs H&R 35mm - pic request
Post by: RetroRaz on March 03, 2016, 03:38:42 pm
Eibach pro will sit like a standard gti. There is a long thread on another mk5 site with loadsa pics,

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4

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