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Offline Chesto18

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Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
« on: March 19, 2019, 11:47:07 pm »
Hi,

I’m looking to refresh my suspension set up to near-enough OEM ride height, but I like to upgrade where possible and a small drop is acceptable. The Pro Kit looks like it will drop a GTi 5-10mm, however they don’t make one for the GTi, so which fitment should I be looking to get? The TDi might work but with a heavier engine would this affect things?

My other option is to fit a 20mm kit, something like the AP kit, (which looks like a bargain and seems to be well regarded) and then maybe upgrade to some thicker top mounts to reduce the drop- would this be ok? Which top mounts would work here?

Cheers!
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Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2019, 06:12:57 am »
I suspect coilovers would be your best option if budget allows.
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Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2019, 10:44:06 am »
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Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2019, 12:07:18 pm »
Those springs are for the softer sprung MK5s.  1.4 - 2.0FSI and non 'GT' Diesel.  They might work OK on a GTI though if comfort is more of a priority than cornering speed/flatness.
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Re: Which Eibach pro kit for GTi?
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2019, 08:07:15 pm »
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Which Eibach pro kit for GTi
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2019, 02:16:21 am »
Hey Dakotad11, which did you decide to go with?  I'd be interested to know??? And how do you like it?
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