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KONI FSD damper/spring question!

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paul n:
hi all

Just got a edition 30 (stage 1 Revo,walk, ramair)  and wanted to upgrade the suspension mainly to make it better on the bumps as the roads up here are brutal! Did loads of research, decided i wanted Ohlins but loads of money and then found a set of koni FSD dampers on special for under £400 so thought i would try a cheaper option first and see how they go! I don't really want to lower the car at all so i am thinking either leaving the standard springs on or getting Elibach pro kit springs. Found some on special at awesome GTI and need to know if these springs will fit an Edition30? They are for a TDI 4WD but is it the same springs? Also where is the best pace to get new OEM top mount, ball joints, etc as i will replace all those bits as well whilst i am doing the dampers.

cheers Paul

https://www.awesomegti.com/…/…/vw-golf-mk5-eibach-pro-kit-3/

paul n:
anybody?

Andy:
they will fit but are the wrong axle weight for your car...best getting the right ones...
top mounts get from tps

paul n:
Cheers for the reply,

I did some more research and the axle weights listed at 30-50kg different so a very small percentage of the 1050kg they list. They don't list spring rate though which i thought a little strange. it would be interesting to see if there is any difference in spring rate or if all the MK5 springs are the same?

Anyway as you say probably not worth the risk so i will either stick with the springs on it all ready or get the correct ones.

is it worth getting Eibach springs? i read a little about the pros and cons of progressive springs.

any feedback appreciated

Cheers Paul   

pudding:
You might be better off going for the RacingLine kit, or just their dampers if you don't want to lower it.  Tried, tested and proven to improve the ride quality.

FSDs for GTIs and non-GTIs are apparently very different in ride quality, and if matched with aftermarket springs, you could be setting yourself up for disappointment.

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