Fitting lowering springs

[GTI DAZ]

Need help, ordered some springs Apex -35mm kit and need a guide as I can’t fuse one, also do I need shorter arb links?

[Rigsby]

You don’t need shorter drop links
Loads of you tube vids on fitting mk5 gti springs if you google it

[GTI DAZ]

Thanks @Rigsby I’ll have a look, much appreciated 👍🏻

[4ndy]

   I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

[Rigsby]

I’ve got mine to do as well, can’t wait to get it lowered

[pixel87]

  I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

What Bilstein did u go for?

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[4ndy]

  I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

What Bilstein did u go for?

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B6   £250.  EDIT  I'm keeping the ride height as close to OEM as poss  If lowering the B8 would be better as they are basically the B6 but shorter.  Mate has the B6 fitted and they look and drive better than my standard set up (which are on 80000 miles) Feels more sure footed around the corners

[GTI DAZ]

Would you recommended New too monts shocks and bolts then?

[4ndy]

Would you recommended New too monts shocks and bolts then?

I'm fitting top mounts because of the mileage and speed humps   Ive seen the top mount rubber split on lesser mileage cars.  Perhaps buy replacements that you are able to return if you don't need them. Not expensive at £50/pr     Bolts are stretch bolts which should be replaced once removed  They are designed to stretch when  torqueing into place. 
Regarding the shocks. Ive read of plenty of people installing springs while still using the oem shocks I suppose it comes down to age/wear of shocks and the cost. Replacing shocks springs mounts and bolts will avoid having any issues with the front suspension for some time to come

[GTI DAZ]

Thanks @4ndy I don’t suppose you have a list of the bolts required ?

[4ndy]

Not 100%   FRONT could be..but will have to check with my local TPS guys.    N10127706 or 07 (6 req) and N90954801
 sizes M8x26 and M12x80 plus nuts 2 req 

[pixel87]

  I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

What Bilstein did u go for?

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B6   £250.  EDIT  I'm keeping the ride height as close to OEM as poss  If lowering the B8 would be better as they are basically the B6 but shorter.  Mate has the B6 fitted and they look and drive better than my standard set up (which are on 80000 miles) Feels more sure footed around the corners

Where did you get b6s from for that price??

[4ndy]

  I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

What Bilstein did u go for?

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B6   £250.  EDIT  I'm keeping the ride height as close to OEM as poss  If lowering the B8 would be better as they are basically the B6 but shorter.  Mate has the B6 fitted and they look and drive better than my standard set up (which are on 80000 miles) Feels more sure footed around the corners

Where did you get b6s from for that price??

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/vw/golf-v-1k1/20064  or https://www.autodoc.co.uk/  Check postage is free  If not ask for it

[pixel87]

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Where did you get b6s from for that price??
[/quote]https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/vw/golf-v-1k1/20064  or https://www.autodoc.co.uk/  Check postage is free  If not ask for it
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Cheers bud. Seems the price for a set of b6 is like 400. Maybe you got them while they were having a deal! Unless prices are for a pair rather then individual??

[pixel87]

  I'm in the same situation  Eibach 30mm drop just arrived from Germany (3 days to arrive)  Just waiting for new top mounts and Bilstein shocks to arrive. Replacement bolts still to be ordered

What Bilstein did u go for?

Sent from my MI PAD 3 using Tapatalk

B6   £250.  EDIT  I'm keeping the ride height as close to OEM as poss  If lowering the B8 would be better as they are basically the B6 but shorter.  Mate has the B6 fitted and they look and drive better than my standard set up (which are on 80000 miles) Feels more sure footed around the corners

Where did you get b6s from for that price??

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/vw/golf-v-1k1/20064  or https://www.autodoc.co.uk/  Check postage is free  If not ask for it

Cheers bud. Seems the price for a set of b6 is like 400. Maybe you got them while they were having a deal! Unless prices are for a pair rather then individual??