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Title: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 01:06:03 am: Hi,

I have a choice of H&R or Eibach (Pro or Sportline) as these come in on budget. I'm after a lower look but most importantly ones that least compromise the comfort of a standard GTI. What do you recommend? Is there an alternative? And does anyone know where I can get the best deal? As you can probably tell I am new to this so any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Rick
2007 - GTI - DSG
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: dan930 on November 30, 2012, 02:19:16 am: Quote from: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 01:06:03 am
Hi,

I have a choice of H&R or Eibach (Pro or Sportline) as these come in on budget. I'm after a lower look but most importantly ones that least compromise the comfort of a standard GTI. What do you recommend? Is there an alternative? And does anyone know where I can get the best deal? As you can probably tell I am new to this so any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Rick
2007 - GTI - DSG

Hi mate,welcome aboard..I've got H&Rs springs on my eddy & find it a big improvement over stock in terms of handling,the car feels more planted & it lowers the car just enough..also ride is a little bit harder then oem..might be selling my springs in jan as I want a bilstein b14 kit..you intreasted mate?
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Matto on November 30, 2012, 06:35:41 am: +1 for H&R's here.
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on November 30, 2012, 07:55:07 am: H&R's for me :happy2:

Ride comfort is excellent and they certainly sharpen up the handling. They are also a few mm's lower than the eibachs when on the car.

Gray
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 08:12:00 am: Thanks for the info.

Dan I'm definitely interested to purchase in Jan. December always an expensive month! How would we go about this? Price? Exchange? I am still hoping for some advice from people who have experience in both... Can't discount the Eibachs just yet!

Rick
2007 - GTI - DSG
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: gazon69 on November 30, 2012, 08:48:07 am: Had both. H&R all the way fella
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: ArildStavrum on November 30, 2012, 08:51:16 am: I've got H&R springs and my personal opinion is that they are superb!
This is my first set of aftermarket springs and would recommend them to everyone.
The car feels far sharper, tighter and more accurate than before plus the added bonus that I think the car looks great dropped by 30mm.
Buy them!
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 08:54:45 am: Thanks.

Anyone know where I can grab a bargain??

Rick - 2007 - DSG
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GTI-Ross on November 30, 2012, 08:54:53 am: I am also interested in purchasing a pair of H&R, so if anyone is selling them please PM me.....Thanks
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: jimojameso on November 30, 2012, 08:56:28 am: I have H&R's on the S3 and they are great!! Very comfy and amazing stance. :happy2:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 10:15:22 am: Hi,

Please email me any offers for the H&R's... you guys have convinced me they are the ones to go for!

Thanks!
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: jimojameso on November 30, 2012, 11:31:32 am: There's a group buy on this forum if you have a search mate!! :happy2:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GTI-Ross on November 30, 2012, 12:48:05 pm: Quote from: jimojameso on November 30, 2012, 11:31:32 am
There's a group buy on this forum if you have a search mate!! :happy2:

Cant find it....Any links please
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on November 30, 2012, 12:50:31 pm: Worth bearing in mind that lowering your car (with any brand of springs) will cause extra wear on your shocks and bushes. I'm having to replace a lot of my suspension system at 56,000 miles as everything is cluncking & clicking :sad1: - although the roads round my way dont help :grin:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GNJ_Motorsport on November 30, 2012, 12:53:41 pm: We have these quite cheap at the moment @ £190 delivered. In stock as well

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/products/H%26R-30mm-Lowering-Springs-Golf-5-GTi-2.0T-FSi-%2810%7B47%7D04%252d%29.html
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GTI-Ross on November 30, 2012, 12:59:35 pm: Quote from: GNJ_Motorsport on November 30, 2012, 12:53:41 pm
We have these quite cheap at the moment @ £190 delivered. In stock as well

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/products/H%26R-30mm-Lowering-Springs-Golf-5-GTi-2.0T-FSi-%2810%7B47%7D04%252d%29.html

Need some member discount or a group buy i think :signLOL:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: mvb12 on November 30, 2012, 01:02:30 pm: Quote from: GTI-Ross on November 30, 2012, 12:59:35 pm
Quote from: GNJ_Motorsport on November 30, 2012, 12:53:41 pm
We have these quite cheap at the moment @ £190 delivered. In stock as well

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/products/H%26R-30mm-Lowering-Springs-Golf-5-GTi-2.0T-FSi-%2810%7B47%7D04%252d%29.html

Need some member discount or a group buy i think :signLOL:

its in the GB section :grin:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 01:17:20 pm: Any recommendations for shocks assuming that I am going with the H&R springs?
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: podgemasterson on November 30, 2012, 01:56:15 pm: Quote from: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 01:17:20 pm
Any recommendations for shocks assuming that I am going with the H&R springs?

I just bought fk suspension kit and its sitting higher than stock! Could i just match fk shocks with h&r springs?!
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: MC71 on November 30, 2012, 02:16:31 pm: Get the H&R, get springs and you'll end up with a nice stance on your car. Personally I'd keep saving and get some adjustable Coilovers and you will never look back. If not, the H&R are a great spring, add some aftermarket updated ARB's and your onto a winner.

:happy2:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Mandy on November 30, 2012, 03:01:24 pm: I've got the Eibach Sportlines on my DSG and think they are just right, I personally wouldn't want it any lower. I've heard the H&R's are meant to be slightly lower than the Eibachs.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fe5db3aad.jpg&hash=befac65becf09f80b03f4b072d3b0991b623ffbb)
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: jimojameso on November 30, 2012, 03:03:29 pm: Here's the link lazy ha ha:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55953.0.html

:happy2:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 03:29:29 pm: Many thanks chaps... does anyone have pics of their car on H&Rs??

Thanking you

Rick
2007 - GTI - DSG
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: GNJ_Motorsport on November 30, 2012, 06:32:43 pm: Quote from: GTI-Ross on November 30, 2012, 12:59:35 pm
Quote from: GNJ_Motorsport on November 30, 2012, 12:53:41 pm
We have these quite cheap at the moment @ £190 delivered. In stock as well

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/products/H%26R-30mm-Lowering-Springs-Golf-5-GTi-2.0T-FSi-%2810%7B47%7D04%252d%29.html

Need some member discount or a group buy i think :signLOL:

To be fair they are quite heavily reduced already at £190 inc delivery :happy2:
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 30, 2012, 06:41:39 pm: I sorted a H&R group buy earlier this month.

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-VW Golf MK5 Gti - Seat Leon (Drop:30mm) [Part #:29176-1] retail: £223.80 Group buy price £167.85

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55953.0.html
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 30, 2012, 06:54:59 pm: Can show you mine on H&Rs but its a derv?
Title: Re: H&R or Eibach??
Post by: MC71 on November 30, 2012, 06:57:28 pm: Quote from: Ranbeer Singh on November 30, 2012, 03:29:29 pm
Many thanks chaps... does anyone have pics of their car on H&Rs??

Thanking you

Rick
2007 - GTI - DSG

Have a look at Monte's beauty, lowered on the H&R springs....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,56299.0.html