MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: probedb on August 15, 2022, 08:22:52 am
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Morning all,
I'm after suggestions for replacement rear springs. Last year I fitted new Bilstein B4 and Eibach Lowering Springs (came as a package) along with Whiteline ARB, adjustable toe-links etc etc. But, I hate the stance of the rear of the car, it's just too low. The front is spot on now, the wheel gap is constant all the way round but the rear, even with no load looks like it's been lowered to buggery and when full, looks like it's dropped on bags.
Any suggestions on something to replace the rears? Stock again maybe? I dunno, I just hate the way it looks. Handling is fine though.
Cheers!
Paul.
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I added some TT rear spring seats to raise the rear a little......I will look for the details.
The car sits perfectly now. I have the B4 and Eibach Sportline setup.
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I added some TT rear spring seats to raise the rear a little......I will look for the details.
The car sits perfectly now. I have the B4 and Eibach Sportline setup.
Awesome, sounds exactly what I'm after :smiley:
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Golf GTI ones are quite thin
(https://i.postimg.cc/wM8vW7yg/2022-08-15-08-29-11.png) (https://postimages.org/)
and the TT ones are a lot thicker and give an even stance all round
(https://i.postimg.cc/rwPqnK33/2022-08-15-08-32-19.png) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRrZ5jnz/2022-08-15-08-30-39.png) (https://postimages.org/)
https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/1196-audi-tt-rear-spring-rubbers.html
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I got mine from TPS but AKS are a good alternative source
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Golf GTI ones are quite thin
and the TT ones are a lot thicker and give an even stance all round
https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/1196-audi-tt-rear-spring-rubbers.html
And here's me thinking I'd need different springs! I'll get them ordered, can't complain for £13!! :happy2:
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It bugged me also until I stumbled over this in another forum a few years back now.
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It bugged me also until I stumbled over this in another forum a few years back now.
Ordered! Thanks for that and a job I can even attempt myself :grin:
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No problem.
Here is a stance shot of mine
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGbBjWpb/20220815-083850.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyN8Dys8)
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No problem.
Here is a stance shot of mine
Cheers for that, best colour too :grin:
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I do see you have solutions recommended...just wanted to add the only springs I have found to not be higher in the front are Whiteline. I've had Eibach (1st set) and H&R (2nd set) and both sets were lower in back. Then I found a pair of H&R coilover rear springs and I was able to adjust the rear. Last year I added a set from Whiteline WSK-VWN002 and the FTG, with the Whiteline set of springs, in back is a bit higher (7mm to 8mm) than the front FTG. (FTG; fender-to-ground measurement)
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I do see you have solutions recommended...just wanted to add the only springs I have found to not be higher in the front are Whiteline. I've had Eibach (1st set) and H&R (2nd set) and both sets were lower in back. Then I found a pair of H&R coilover rear springs and I was able to adjust the rear. Last year I added a set from Whiteline WSK-VWN002 and the FTG in back is a bit higher (7mm to 8mm) than the front FTG. (FTG; fender-to-ground measurement)
Thanks for that! I had coilovers on my last car so would've done the same but money is going into the house so decided not to go down that route, although obviously that gives you the best flexibility :smiley: