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Offline Gtiain

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Performance springs
« on: March 17, 2012, 12:45:41 pm »
I'm wanting some performance springs, something like eibach sport lines (heard good things about these). However, having no previous experience I have a few questions. Firstly, I only want a drop of about 20-25mm but on eibachs website it says a drop of up to 50mm. Now do I specify what drop I want or can I only get 50mm? Secondly, the stance of the gti is lower at the front than the back so is it best to keep this stance I.e get a 20mm drop all round or should I lower the rear more than the front? Some noob questions but like I said I've not lowered a car before and want to get it right. Thanks everyone.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2012, 04:54:22 pm »
In my experience the Eibach pro kit lowers around 23mm front and 26mm back.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2012, 04:56:17 pm »
Quote from: PDT on March 17, 2012, 04:54:22 pm
In my experience the Eibach pro kit lowers around 23mm front and 26mm back.

How does the pro kit differ from the sport line? On the website it says that has a drop of 40mm! That's too much for the roads round me! That figure of 23-26 would be perfect I think.  :happy2:
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 05:00:56 pm »
Sportline are the option to go for if you want a bigger drop.

I have fitted a fair few eibach kits and the drop right after fitting is 23/26 but I imagine they will settle a little after a few miles.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 05:03:56 pm »
23-26 would be perfect for me. I think 40mm would be too much. What other springs could offer that kind of drop? Thanks  :happy2:
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 05:21:41 pm »
Tbh, theres not much that comes close to eibach for springs.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 05:30:32 pm »
How would you rate the H&R equivalent to the Eibachs? I'm torn between the 2.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 05:44:03 pm »
The eibach sportlines dropped my car about 20mm :happy2:
Same comfort level as stock, no catching, sits just about right for my liking
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2012, 07:04:55 pm »
I've got H&R's and they're great  :smiley:

No rubbing, scraping or issues with speed bumps  :happy2: and ride quality is as good as standard.

See here for a pic of a GTI on H&R's: http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/58584/442447.aspx

They are slightly lower than the Eibachs and look all the better for it IMHO.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 06:15:44 pm »
If I were to get some delivered, how much will I be looking at to get them fitted?
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 07:09:30 pm »
Approx 2hrs at say approx £40 an hr mate
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 07:22:38 pm »
Yep i paid £90 for mine
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2012, 05:46:45 pm »
Can't seem to find Eibach Pro Kit for ED30 anywhere, am I being a plank or don't they do them for my car. Heard the Pro Kit was a more stock feel than the Sportline ones.
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2012, 10:01:07 am »
ED30 kit is same as Golf 5 GTI kit Eibvach pro kit # E10-85-014-06-22

Sportlines simply drop further so alongside that will be a bit less forgiving
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Re: Performance springs
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2012, 12:59:25 pm »
Quote from: PSItuning on March 21, 2012, 10:01:07 am
ED30 kit is same as Golf 5 GTI kit Eibvach pro kit # E10-85-014-06-22

Sportlines simply drop further so alongside that will be a bit less forgiving


Nice one, thanks for the info. :happy2:
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