MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: micaerin on September 05, 2013, 07:28:07 pm
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On my last service it was pointed out that the rear springs had signs of corrosion, so i thought the time had come to improve the springs. Not wanting to go much lower than stock, also funds wont stretch to coil overs. I see Eibach springs get a good write up, was wondering which to go for sportline or Pro. am i right in thinking they will give a 30mm drop, as i have 18" monzas, also dont want any problems with speed bumps. which should i go for? and any links to a good reputable seller. last question is this a DIY job or best left for a garage.
Thanks In Advance :happy2:
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H&R :wink:
Sportline's are lower than pro. From what iv seen, pro hardly lowers the car
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me personally would go for h and r better ride
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My current GTI has Eibach pro which lowers the car only fractionally, a nice amount IMO without sacrificing ride etc..
My old edition 30 had VWR springs which are basically rebranded sportlines, although it sat lower and looked a bit better ride was sacrificed. Later this was upgraded to Bilstein b12 susp, best compromise IMO
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Please let me know how you get on and which you go for.. Give me a full run down.. I think my springs might get rust soon...... :wink:
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H&R. :happy2:
Get them from Graeme at GNJ Motorsport, don't think you'll find them cheaper.....
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H&R
Don't forget let them settle then alignment.
Simon
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I've got sportines on mines and can't fault them!
My mate has h&r on his s3 and they don't seem as firm as the sportines
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Sportlines on mine aswell drives perfect.
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can i ask what i can expect to pay to get these fitted?
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got h&r fitted to mine recently and im deeply in love, ive also changed my wheels to dynamic which are quite abit wider, short story is not my car is a 2 seater or i get rub
fitted them on my cousins drive with a few spring clamps and jack stands it can be done
Tommy
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can i ask what i can expect to pay to get these fitted?
£100+ labour and you'll need full 4 wheel alignment done as well, around £80+. Prices vary a lot depending on who you use, how long they take and the wheel alignment company you use.
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I've had Sportlines and H&R's with OEM shocks
The H&R's are better all round. Smoother on bobbly roads and less body roll in the fast corners so better grip and handling.
Potholes and bigger imperfections are felt a bit more but other than that the H&R'S win! :drinking:
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I've had Sportlines and H&R's with OEM shocks
The H&R's are better all round. Smoother on bobbly roads and less body roll in the fast corners so better grip and handling.
Potholes and bigger imperfections are felt a bit more but other than that the H&R'S win! :drinking:
Was it these ones as I want the H&R's
eBay item 230785983512
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Pretty sure you'll need the ones with P/N 29176-1.
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They don't have the same part no as mine. I'm using the same ones as most on here with a 30mm drop and part no ending in 76-1 if I remember correctly
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Are they wrong ones then I fancy a nice drop 30 sounds like Nothing
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I've fitted prosport - 30mm drop ....great oem ride quality ..tbh the best springs I've had ..I forget sometimes I've changed them lol
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