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Offline GOLDENBOY

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What springs do i go for??
« on: October 02, 2010, 09:53:41 am »
After getting the car colour coded, mild tint, back windows, and monzas refurb think there is nothing else except getting new springs on. I told myself i would never change springs or shocks after bad experiences with other cars i have had before so i need good advise.  :happy2: I just want drop the height so looks more aggressive improve handling but still want  it comfortable, dont want no rubbing and dont want back breaking  hard ride. What springs do you recommend guys EIBACH ? APEX? H&R? how much should i lower it by? Where should i buy them from, and how much does it  cost usually to fit. Be greatful for the advise. :wink:
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 12:06:09 am »
im in the same boat but for my tdi
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 05:09:57 am »
Eibach sportlines on mine drop is nice, what size wheels you running ?
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2010, 10:06:02 am »
has anybody tried the vw racing springs     10/15% stiffer and 20mm drop from standard ?
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 10:14:46 am »
1). H&R's
2). from Ebay.de
3). £150 approx for fitting

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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 10:18:14 am »
Quote from: skifast on October 12, 2010, 10:06:02 am
has anybody tried the vw racing springs     10/15% stiffer and 20mm drop from standard ?

cant remember the manfucturere but the VWR ones are supposed to be re-branded.  Only good thing is that they specify different spring rates for DSG cars, so find out the details and then buy the equivalent from the manufacturer.
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 11:54:51 am »
Quote from: Richn83 on October 12, 2010, 10:18:14 am
Quote from: skifast on October 12, 2010, 10:06:02 am
has anybody tried the vw racing springs     10/15% stiffer and 20mm drop from standard ?

cant remember the manfucturere but the VWR ones are supposed to be re-branded.  Only good thing is that they specify different spring rates for DSG cars, so find out the details and then buy the equivalent from the manufacturer.
They're AP springs. I have just bought some and they are being fitted today  :party:
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 08:24:57 pm »
Quote from: Garth on October 12, 2010, 11:54:51 am
Quote from: Richn83 on October 12, 2010, 10:18:14 am
Quote from: skifast on October 12, 2010, 10:06:02 am
has anybody tried the vw racing springs     10/15% stiffer and 20mm drop from standard ?

cant remember the manfucturere but the VWR ones are supposed to be re-branded.  Only good thing is that they specify different spring rates for DSG cars, so find out the details and then buy the equivalent from the manufacturer.
They're AP springs. I have just bought some and they are being fitted today  :party:

Where did you get yours from?
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 08:46:52 pm »
EIBACH  on mine. had no complaints at all. like the way it rides just need to upgrade the arbs and walk now.
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Re: What springs do i go for??
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 06:43:03 am »
Quote from: Robert74 on October 12, 2010, 08:24:57 pm
Quote from: Garth on October 12, 2010, 11:54:51 am
Quote from: Richn83 on October 12, 2010, 10:18:14 am
Quote from: skifast on October 12, 2010, 10:06:02 am
has anybody tried the vw racing springs     10/15% stiffer and 20mm drop from standard ?

cant remember the manfucturere but the VWR ones are supposed to be re-branded.  Only good thing is that they specify different spring rates for DSG cars, so find out the details and then buy the equivalent from the manufacturer.
They're AP springs. I have just bought some and they are being fitted today  :party:

Where did you get yours from?
http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/  :drinking:

After driving these for a while last night I can confirm they are actually MORE comfortabke than stock springs  :smiley: You don't notice much of a drop in height though so if that's your main goal these probably aren't for you  :happy2:
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