MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: gti265 on December 09, 2010, 01:35:18 am
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hello all,
i want to lower my car slightly to improve the look/handling,
im going to get walk and new anti roll bars at the same time,
what would people recomend to lower it on?? and by how much??
i dont want coilovers as had them on my focus any the comprimised the comfort to much.
its on 17 inch alloys atm, but when my next tyre change is due am going to upgrade to 18s i think
thnaks
tom
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For me 20mm seems to be the ideal compromise. It's relatively subtle, but with the right springs you'll get an improvement in comfort and handling.
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As Andrew has said -20mm is a good compromise to retain the comfort and practicality of the stock springs and imo looks just right :smiley:
I went for the VWR 20mm springs (AP springs) on mine and for me its absolutely spot-on :happy2:
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Where can you get the AP springs, is there a part number, I'm guessing VWR spray them blue? Thanks
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same question as keepdean :)
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Nothing wrong with Coilovers, if you get cheap ones you prob will ruin the ride, but good ones will give you adjustment for height and stiffness, so shouldnt ruin the ride
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i had fk automotive coilovers on so they wernt cheep, i just didnt get on with them and i want a cheeper option for the moment :)
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I find FK suspension to be shockingly bad!
My choice would be Eibach or H&R or if you want a full kit look at the Bilstein B12 (this is what I have on my mk5)
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Where can you get the AP springs, is there a part number, I'm guessing VWR spray them blue? Thanks
Here you go chap :happy2:
http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ap-20mm-lowering-suspension-springsbr-golf-5-gt-14t-si-gti-20t-fsi-gt-20tdi-1204-p-5952.html
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thats great thanks :)
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thats great thanks :)
Not a problem :drinking:
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Just installed Eibach Sportlines on mine.
Over the moon with them. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4091%2F5194842266_bb7ba389e0_z.jpg&hash=618016c6f01f05d02c0712b0b54d6a76fc0c3851)
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Looks good, could you post a pic side on please , its a toss up between the Ap springs or the Eibachs, the Vwr springs lower 20mm all round, as the Eibachs are different?
I guess its as long as its short, as long as it does not create a bouncy ride?
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Here is a side picture for you :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4154%2F5196241292_64eb3443d8_z.jpg&hash=3791292b41153f1d15eb0193081c4c961cae3540)
May look slightly lower at the back due to been parked on a hill but not much :smiley:
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And they aren't bouncy either. Quite the opposite.
However the ride is a little firmer- but this is to be expected of course.
The benifits to handling and looks outweigh the increase in firm ride by about 100000% :happy2:
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keano, where did you get them from, and how much for??
p.s. car is looking great :)
thanks
tom
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Thanks keano, it looks spot on, I may have to invest in the new year after paying some of the car off ;)
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More than welcome guys :happy2:
I purchased from AwesomeGti.co.uk - They came to about £133.74 Delievered lol. Which in the scheme of things is'nt alot!
Fitting cost me £100 - (About 3 hours labour), and I'm just waiting for them to bed in before i have full alignment (although im not sure how necessary this is? )
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I find FK suspension to be shockingly bad!
My choice would be Eibach or H&R or if you want a full kit look at the Bilstein B12 (this is what I have on my mk5)
Wish you had said that 2 weeks ago. I put some FK highsports I think they were, managed a week and then off they came, gave a VERY low stance, but rode appalingly, swapped them for some AP coilovers, which are nowhere near as good as the Bilsteins that I originally took off in favour of the FK's, but do get it lower, which was what I was after.
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Have you considererd H&R springs mate, alot peeps have had them on this forum havent heard bad word yet, im going get set myself next week get them fitted over xmas while off work, not cheap though at £200 but, good all round so i hear??? :happy2:
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I paid £100 for my h&r's about 18 months ago, pretty good springs, then £150 at midland VW for fitting and tracking.
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I have installed H&R Springs and I can highly recommend them. I wanted to achieve the same result as you, slightly lower but keeping stockish ride comfort and I defo got it with my springs. :happy2:
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i have eichbach on mine and couldnt be happier. i,m goig to add walk and arbs next year but the ride has been touch firmer but not harsh.
originally thought coilies but wont bother.got other things to spend that cash on lol
matsu
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I take it that its ok just to change the springs then, I always thought you would need to change the shocks too, or would that be the case with my gt tdi?
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edition 30 +eibach sportlines= win , win , win :happy2:
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Here is a side picture for you :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4154%2F5196241292_64eb3443d8_z.jpg&hash=3791292b41153f1d15eb0193081c4c961cae3540)
May look slightly lower at the back due to been parked on a hill but not much :smiley:
Thats some nicenesssss......Looks lower towards the front to me...