MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Chesto18 on March 19, 2019, 11:47:07 pm

Title: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
Post by: Chesto18 on March 19, 2019, 11:47:07 pm

Hi,

I’m looking to refresh my suspension set up to near-enough OEM ride height, but I like to upgrade where possible and a small drop is acceptable. The Pro Kit looks like it will drop a GTi 5-10mm, however they don’t make one for the GTi, so which fitment should I be looking to get? The TDi might work but with a heavier engine would this affect things?

My other option is to fit a 20mm kit, something like the AP kit, (which looks like a bargain and seems to be well regarded) and then maybe upgrade to some thicker top mounts to reduce the drop- would this be ok? Which top mounts would work here?

Cheers!

Title: Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
Post by: colesey on March 20, 2019, 06:12:57 am

I suspect coilovers would be your best option if budget allows.

Title: Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
Post by: Damian @ DPM on March 20, 2019, 10:44:06 am

GTi kit - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/eibach-15mm-pro-lowering-suspension-springsgolf-mk5-gti-20tfsi-102004

Title: Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
Post by: pudding on March 20, 2019, 12:07:18 pm

Those springs are for the softer sprung MK5s.  1.4 - 2.0FSI and non 'GT' Diesel.  They might work OK on a GTI though if comfort is more of a priority than cornering speed/flatness.

Title: Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
Post by: Chesto18 on March 20, 2019, 08:07:15 pm

Quote from: Damian @ DPM on March 20, 2019, 10:44:06 am

GTi kit - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/eibach-15mm-pro-lowering-suspension-springsgolf-mk5-gti-20tfsi-102004

Nice one, cheers.

Title: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi
Post by: Edwardbam on March 24, 2019, 02:16:21 am

Hey Dakotad11, which did you decide to go with?  I'd be interested to know??? And how do you like it?