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Title: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 14, 2013, 06:28:35 pm: Im looking to lower my Edition 30 by around 40mm. Am i best going for a cheapish set of coilovers say FK's or buy a set of Eibach or H+R lowering springs?
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: Matthew. on February 14, 2013, 07:16:26 pm: I would say good springs over cheap crashy coilovers.
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 14, 2013, 07:36:48 pm: Anyone used or got the H+R -40mm springs?
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 14, 2013, 07:44:56 pm: Quote from: jimmy-s3 on February 14, 2013, 07:36:48 pm
Anyone used or got the H+R -40mm springs?

They are about -35mm IIRC. I had them and the ride quality and stance was spot on. . . :happy2:
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 14, 2013, 08:29:05 pm: Not too sure which ones are correct for my car? Looking on eBay and online, they seem to have alot of different versions. Some -25mm, -30-35mm and -40-45mm?anyone got the part number for them?
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: Unicorn on February 14, 2013, 10:28:46 pm: Defo quality springs!
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: Mertyvw on February 14, 2013, 10:31:03 pm: Ive heard that quality springs are the best mate im thinking of lowering soon and i will be going for springs
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: Matthew. on February 14, 2013, 11:07:01 pm: I'll be going H&R or Eibach when I lower mine.
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: alexmccabe on February 15, 2013, 12:10:34 pm: I don't know what to do now. I WAS looking at getting FK Silverlines, but now for much less, everyone suggests springs... I don't mean to hijack, but what do people think?
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: andybon on February 15, 2013, 03:27:23 pm: I've got a set of eibach pro kit springs waiting to go on mine.
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: JoeDarKa on February 15, 2013, 03:51:48 pm: Quote from: alexmccabe on February 15, 2013, 12:10:34 pm
I don't know what to do now. I WAS looking at getting FK Silverlines, but now for much less, everyone suggests springs... I don't mean to hijack, but what do people think?

I have springs on mine but its not low enough so bought some KWs. I like to think suspension isnt something to scrimp on so buy the best you can!
Title: Re: Cheap coilovers or good quality lowering springs on Edition 30??
Post by: sanj on February 15, 2013, 05:32:26 pm: Eibach's on my Edition30 and it's perfect as it give's a 30mm drop,any lower round where I live i'd lose the front splitter! :laugh: