MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Chesto18 on March 19, 2019, 11:47:07 pm
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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!
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I suspect coilovers would be your best option if budget allows.
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GTi kit - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/eibach-15mm-pro-lowering-suspension-springsgolf-mk5-gti-20tfsi-102004
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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.
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GTi kit - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/volkswagen/golf/eibach-15mm-pro-lowering-suspension-springsgolf-mk5-gti-20tfsi-102004
Nice one, cheers.
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Hey Dakotad11, which did you decide to go with? I'd be interested to know??? And how do you like it?