MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Neiltdi on August 13, 2012, 09:57:01 pm

Title: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: Neiltdi on August 13, 2012, 09:57:01 pm
 http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=253578

Has Anybody fitted these to there golf? i have a 1.9tdi i dont wanna lose to much ride comfort i will be fitting some 18" bbs ch's aswell.
If these are bad can anyone recommend some good lowering springs.

Thanks
Neil
Title: Re: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: Matto on August 13, 2012, 10:00:34 pm
H&R's  :happy2:
Title: Re: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: Neiltdi on August 13, 2012, 10:23:40 pm
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=75026

These any good ?
Title: Re: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: Matto on August 13, 2012, 10:34:49 pm
Those are the one I have fitted. They drop 30mm and are suited to the GTI and GT Sports as they are 20mm lower than a standard Golf. I think you may want the 50mm ones which would give you the smae drop overall. I'd wait for someone to confirm this though.

You will also get them a little cheaper from members on here too. Mine were supplied and fitted by vRSAlex. GNJ Motorsport and W8 Performance can all supply them for a little less than quoted on that site.
Title: Re: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: Neiltdi on August 13, 2012, 10:45:58 pm
Cool thanks bud , i have just found these on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk5-Hatchback-1-9-TDI-2003-2011-H-R-45mm-50mm-lowering-springs-kit-/330727266225?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item4d00e197b1#ht_4449wt_1322 might bite the bullet and go for it and see how it goes
Title: Re: Kw lowering springs any good?
Post by: the bruce on August 25, 2012, 04:06:29 pm
Avoid progressive springs, particularly if you want to stay with stock dampers.

Eibach Pro, Volkswagen Racing UK and Volkswagen Zubehör (Driver Gear) springs
are the only ones that work sufficiently with stock dampers and keep near stock
ride comfort.

Even these work better with uprated dampers. Keep in mind TDI dampers aren't
as stiff as GTI dampers.