MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: x21ekx on August 05, 2012, 11:59:08 pm

Title: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: x21ekx on August 05, 2012, 11:59:08 pm: I'm considering lowering my 170GTD in the near future I hear these two names pop up all the time which is best? I don't want some stupid drop so I can even get around without ripping the front end off and causing untold amounts of problems
I see other manufactures out there like PI are they not any good? If any of you guys have photos that you could post up telling me what drop and problems you may or may not of had I'd be very grateful
Oh and to add at some point I'll be getting a new set of wheels (18's) not sure if that makes a difference??
Cheers guys
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: monte on August 06, 2012, 12:22:54 am: You'll be fine with either of those 2. Eibachs seem to be a bit cheaper.

When you get your new wheels make sure you either get,

1) stock 18's which are 18x7.5J ET51

2) aftermarket 18x8J ET45

The second option 8" wheels with an offset of 45 will look alot better on the golf than the stock ones. They will fill the arches better and you won't get any rubbing issues :smiley:

Oh and try and stick to 225 tyres too.

Here's some photos of my car with H&Rs and different wheels !!!

Standard Pescara… 18x7.5J ET51 with 225/40/R18 tyres

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FT14.jpg&hash=ff6153cf1e4869303447bb925265bd9d2e8566c8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FT0G_0723_HR-1-1.jpg&hash=c5f6aaef19d50c03edd0f499af52d8ce8df3c303)

Same as above but Powder coated Satin Black… 18x7.5J ET51 with 225/40/R18 tyres
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060675.jpg&hash=c3fc5957356d9f11621e7afab36ea8f349cfdd53)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060683.jpg&hash=37c9ffcbdb34a4695ed0b52066a042700361b65f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060678.jpg&hash=a814dc180b3e505e4d9c4a9068a6972b914dd4b3)

MTM Bimoto Reps… 18x8.5J ET45 with 225/40/R18 tyres

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060608.jpg&hash=bd38ab9e44fc7afd78a29108999813db98b81386)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060621.jpg&hash=f5e624afec810cedd180a0b6764734c63b146423)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FP1060613.jpg&hash=bd929d95e5728a29721b0504cc24e63c8e7b6739)

19"Monza's… 19x8J ET45 with 225/35/R19 tyres

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_5400_1024x768.jpg&hash=750409fe15b7719cee846b8a762433ebb8152a30)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_5410_1024x768.jpg&hash=b8e496560283b15fe5693f911ac9246d2562beae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0473.jpg&hash=81b91a1187e8f273831db93531e115d28bdca2fa)

19"OZ Ultralegerra's… 19x8J ET45 with 225/35/R19 tyres

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0565.jpg&hash=5a1ead28e61242f953585d87fccc7633470057ef)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0575.jpg&hash=005ac50432f4d9170e5f626a4d4d22270dc54e1d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0572.jpg&hash=ca41a1536c2595d434e2cd556b4baaf9b7635f7e)

HTH,

Carlo :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: x21ekx on August 06, 2012, 12:40:13 am: Absolute class buddy your ride looks amazing in all the photos :happy2:
I'm thinking your a bit of a wheel whore :signLOL:
What drop is you car at? And is it me? Or do I sometimes look at some mkv's and see that the back end looks slightly higher than the front?
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on August 06, 2012, 07:48:05 am: I'm on H&Rs on 18's :happy2:

No scraping at all (did do the arch screw mod). H&Rs are known to be a few mm lower than Eibach
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: Matto on August 06, 2012, 11:33:10 am: I was in the same situation as you between which to chose. I went for H&R's in the end and had then fitted on Saturday. Very good ride, a little bit more choppy compared to stock but never uncomfortable. I didn't want it to be crashy. My choice was made after seeing Monte's pics on them. I'm on 18" Charleston's. No rubbing whatsoever.

Here's a pic. Looks a little uneven due to where its parked but its not far off. Go with H&R's. you won't regret it :happy2: Check my members ride link in my sig for a few more pics.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2F1003%2FMatt.H%2FInternet%2F8.jpg&hash=f93e2aa3aeafeef46ba7988d41d8bde26a013ccb)
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: monte on August 06, 2012, 12:01:22 pm: Quote from: Matto on August 06, 2012, 11:33:10 am

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2F1003%2FMatt.H%2FInternet%2F8.jpg&hash=f93e2aa3aeafeef46ba7988d41d8bde26a013ccb)

Stunning Matt :drool: :drool: :drool:

Just perfect colour, wheels and stance :notworthy:

H&Rs FTW :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: Russ_leeds on August 06, 2012, 06:50:27 pm: X2 H&R ftmfw!! I think the drop on mk5's is slighly uneven, the front tends to sit slightly higher
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: tony_danza on August 06, 2012, 07:03:23 pm: Eibachs are traditionally softer, and less of a drop.

For looking cool, they're not quite there, but for handling purposes you actually want their approach. Both are very good though, so takes your pick.
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 06, 2012, 08:14:19 pm: H&Rs get my vote! Have them on mine and they are great. Im getting used to the drop now and want something a little lower! No difference in ride quality either
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: x21ekx on August 06, 2012, 09:25:33 pm: Matto? Ur car looks mazing love the colour that's gotta be the 2nd fastest colour?..... After black :signLOL:
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: Cadence rev on August 06, 2012, 10:15:44 pm: mine on H&R`s fitted last week

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fuu353%2Fbrockalightus%2Floweredonhrs009.jpg&hash=ada170de97668702c68e230650225fc3888445af)
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on August 06, 2012, 11:40:27 pm: Quote from: JoeDarKa on August 06, 2012, 08:14:19 pm
H&Rs get my vote! Have them on mine and they are great. Im getting used to the drop now and want something a little lower! No difference in ride quality either

I've had my H&R's on for the past 3-4 weeks and am feeling the same. Another 10mm would be perfect although not sure thats wise as am planning on getting some new alloys which will be wider and have a lower ET compared to the Monza's.
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: x21ekx on August 07, 2012, 06:33:37 am: Quote from: Russ_leeds on August 06, 2012, 06:50:27 pm
X2 H&R ftmfw!! I think the drop on mk5's is slighly uneven, the front tends to sit slightly higher
I wonder if there's anything that can be done to compensate it?some I've seen look like hot rods :signLOL: although to be fair the photo put on this thread look class
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: x21ekx on August 07, 2012, 06:35:22 am: Next question is? Where to buy H&R's and who does the best deal? And are the gt tdi one the same as the GTI ones?
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 07, 2012, 07:12:07 am: Tdi ones need a higher axle weight due to the heavier engine. I got mine from awesome gti
Title: Re: Eibach vs H&R
Post by: Matto on August 07, 2012, 09:14:16 am: Mine were from Alex at AKS.