Lowering options

[Trekmeister]

I have a a mk5 GT TDI which has stiffened factory suspension. I would like the car lowered slightly but want to keep the stiffness/firm ride and current handling characteristics. What are my best options, could I go for a shorter spring, coilover, dampers etc? (I dont want to break the bank either so want to keep the prices reasonable)

Brad

[GNJ_Motorsport]

Loads of options here mate-

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/categories/Volkswagen/Golf-Mk-5/

When you say stiffened, do you mean it has uprated dampers?

I'd recommend coilovers as you can set the height to what you want and they will be stiff for fast road driving. The V Maxx kit is well priced.

[dodds-gttdi]

Most people go for Eibach or H&R Lowering Springs on here. They are very reasonably priced and can be used in conjunction with your standard dampers without any problem. There are two common heights both these manufacturers supply springs in: a 20mm drop or a 40mm drop. I have had both versions on my car (from Eibach) and would recommend either to anybody.

p.s. I am selling a set of Eibach Sportline Springs for the Golf GT TDi here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39116.0.html  

[ni-coilovers.co.uk]

Hi, you really need to read up on what your looking for.  A little education on each item will go a long way.  Once you have decided what you want then we can get you some prices.

Springs/Coilovers/suspension kit

We wont be beaten on price……..

[the bruce]

Don't mate Eibach Sportline springs with OEM GT dampers !!

These GT dampers aren't as stiff as GTI ones and they are too
soft for Sportline or H&R spings.

Go for Eibach Pro springs or Volkswagen OE springs instead.

For Eibach Sportline uprated dampers (Bilstein) are needed.

[Trekmeister]

Whats the difference between sportsline and pro springs? Do VW do oe lowered springs for gt tdi with a 20mm drop?

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[the bruce]

Sportlines are lower and stiffer than Pros. That's why stock dampers are able
to handle the Pros much better than the Sportlines.

Volkswagen Original Eqipment = Driver Gear are very popular in the USA:


http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12098

http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer-shop.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p2315_Tieferlegungssatz--25-30-mm--max--VA-1050-1090-kg-Achslast.html

[Trekmeister]

Would the stock GTI dampers and springs be a straight swap onto the GT TDI or could I use the sportslines with some stock GTI springs, if so are these a cheaper option than the bilstein?

[Bikerz]

If you have a GT why would you want GTI dampers and springs? I would say it might go slightly lower as gti might have less stiff springs on front, however I doubt it would handle any better!

[Trekmeister]

If you have a GT why would you want GTI dampers and springs? I would say it might go slightly lower as gti might have less stiff springs on front, however I doubt it would handle any better!

Basically I want a slight drop nothing too drastic, want to keep a firm stiff ride but don't want to go overboard and replace the whole suspension system and I don't want coilovers. I was a little concerned the eibach pros might decrease my ride handling and give me a softer ride. I know when my rear spring was changed it was with a OE sports spring.

[mkviken]

if its just a slight drop you want with no harsh ride and slightly better handling its got to be eibach pro-kit springs. they're really good on OEM shocks

[dodds-gttdi]

As has been said several times above. Eibach Pro Springs (-30mm) are probably the most ideal lowering spring. I have them on my car for these simple reasons: Cheap, excellent reputation, Perfect ride stiffness (same as OE) and they look good on the car with 17" or 18" Alloys.

H&R Springs, I presume will probably do the same job but having never had them I can't comment on comfort/stiffness etc.

HTH 

[Trekmeister]

Having a hard time finding the pro kit for GT TDI can only find the sportsline for GT TDI

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[dodds-gttdi]

I got mine from Demon Tweeks from their eBay store for £135 posted.  Was gonna post up the link for them but I noticed the listing is ended. Maybe worth emailing/phoning them to see if they'll still oblige the offer price. Otherwise try:

DPM Performance

GNJ Motorsport

Car Parts Tuning - The Cheapest 

[Trekmeister]

Thanks for the links however the pro kit dosent seem to list the GT specifically like the sportslines do?