MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Skilgannon on August 08, 2016, 09:53:24 pm: Hey guys.
New owner here of a Mk5 Gti :driver: I've always liked Golf's. Had a mk3 vr6 and a mk4 v6 4motion back in the day.

I can't help but feel that the ride is too high on my car. Ive seen other stock Gti's and they aren't as high as mine. Especially from the rear. The front looks ok to me.

Is this height normal for stock? Also I had a close look at the springs in the rear and I found the following printed on them: Bilstein 36-134076. Are these standard factory springs? Or has the previous owner put some aftermarket ones on?

Last question if I may; I'm thinking of fitting Eibach pro's 30mm all round. Would these be sufficient to drop the car to a tasteful level. I don't want super low. I just want the arches to sit on the tyres with a little gap. I have Monza 18's fitted.

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Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: AJP on August 08, 2016, 10:11:12 pm: Hi mate, welcome to the site.

I can't see any pics. I can see where they should be, but they just have the 'broken image' symbol!
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Skilgannon on August 08, 2016, 10:16:28 pm: hopefully it should work now mate. Never posted a image on a forum before.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: stuart-88 on August 08, 2016, 10:36:11 pm: It does look quite high especially on the back. Sure it's not just parked at an odd level? Eibach or H&R springs would certainly drop to a good useable level.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Skilgannon on August 08, 2016, 10:47:43 pm: That's what i thought initially that it may be the fact that its parked on a slant. But, i parked it on a completely flat surface and its still the same.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: AJP on August 08, 2016, 10:53:19 pm: I can now see the pics! And yeah, back end is way too high. I can recommend the H&R 30mm springs...

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Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Spankiee on August 09, 2016, 09:02:09 am: there is always a debate over eibach vs H&R. i run H&R and in my opinion and many others, the car sits more level. :happy2:
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Skilgannon on August 09, 2016, 10:05:06 am: How's the ride on H&R's? I hear they're stiffer than the Eibach. Stiff is good as long as it's not uncomfortable (that's what she said)

So looking at my cars ride height you think 30mm will be fine? I just want it slightly lower, I'm not into the slammed look.

AJP - that looks perfect. If my car looks like that then I'll be happy. Anyone know of a garage in Birmingham who can lower my car supply and fit?
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Dan_FR on August 09, 2016, 10:10:01 am: H&Rs are a great all rounder. Nice level drop, it is firmer than standard (spring always will be) but it does not make the ride unbearable. I had my car 2 1/2 years before I bit the bullet and bought some springs - wish I had done it sooner!
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Pesky jones on August 09, 2016, 10:12:38 am: If you want eibach sportlines - go for it, they will achieve the look you want.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: AJP on August 09, 2016, 10:40:28 am: Quote from: Skilgannon on August 09, 2016, 10:05:06 am
How's the ride on H&R's? I hear they're stiffer than the Eibach. Stiff is good as long as it's not uncomfortable (that's what she said)

So looking at my cars ride height you think 30mm will be fine? I just want it slightly lower, I'm not into the slammed look.

AJP - that looks perfect. If my car looks like that then I'll be happy. Anyone know of a garage in Birmingham who can lower my car supply and fit?
The ride is marginally firmer than standard springs. Hardly enough to notice most of the time. Probably the comfiest spring & shock setup I've used on any car. I'm looking to upgrade my shocks at some point, but you can run the H&Rs on standard shocks no problem.

I'm really happy with how it sits.

I can't vouch for Eibach on a mk5, but put it this way, if I had a second mk5 that I was looking to lower on springs I wouldn't think "I wonder what Eibach are like". I'd just get the H&Rs again.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Pesky jones on August 09, 2016, 11:56:36 am: Quote from: AJP on August 09, 2016, 10:40:28 am
I can't vouch for Eibach on a mk5, but put it this way, if I had a second mk5 that I was looking to lower on springs I wouldn't think "I wonder what Eibach are like". I'd just get the H&Rs again.

I can't vouch for H&R on a mk5, but put it this way, if I had a second mk5 that I was looking to lower on springs I wouldn't think "I wonder what H&R are like". I'd just get the Eibach again.

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Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: AJP on August 09, 2016, 11:57:36 am: I see what you did there..
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: Skilgannon on August 09, 2016, 07:31:25 pm: Any suggestions of where I can take the car to get it lowered in the Birmingham area?
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: AJP on August 09, 2016, 08:17:34 pm: Quote from: Skilgannon on August 09, 2016, 07:31:25 pm
Any suggestions of where I can take the car to get it lowered in the Birmingham area?
It's an easy job for any competent garage. Decide on a local place you know and trust, then order the springs online. AKS Tuning, Awesome GTI, DPM, etc.
Title: Re: My Golf Gti's ride height
Post by: PatchySan on August 10, 2016, 12:57:40 am: I take mine to Midland VW, they're not too far from Brum and they did my suspension setup (both dampers and springs along with wheel alignment) for my Golf and been top notch for me. :drinking: