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Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« on: April 10, 2013, 05:33:48 pm »
Hi folks,

Just looking to know what everyone thinks of Eibach sportline springs? I have FK street coilovers on my mk5 GTi but im looking to get away from the harsh ride, and the fact my girlfriend lives in the country doesnt really help matters. Ive seen a few cars on google images with sportlines in and the car sits nicely. Just want to see if anyone can help on these, or if there are other springs out there.

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 05:37:07 pm »
Its always the battle between sportlines and H&Rs!!! I have H&Rs on mine and really like the drop whilst retaining OEM comfort


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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 06:23:31 pm »
Where is the best place to buy H&R spring for the GTI?


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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 06:35:24 pm »
I have sportlines on my ED30 and they are perfect for me.

Subtle but visible drop and the ride is very close to OEM

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2013, 06:49:08 pm »
Hi folks,

Just looking to know what everyone thinks of Eibach sportline springs? I have FK street coilovers on my mk5 GTi but im looking to get away from the harsh ride, and the fact my girlfriend lives in the country doesnt really help matters. Ive seen a few cars on google images with sportlines in and the car sits nicely. Just want to see if anyone can help on these, or if there are other springs out there.

Regards Stuart

Hi Stuart,

I did exactly the same thing 2weeks ago. The eibachs are great. Like others have said the car feel like OEM buy sat much closer to the arch. I got mine from awesome gti in manchester and they were delivered within a few days for £151.

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2013, 06:59:38 pm »
Thanks for the replies guys. Really helpful info  :happy2: BAZ could you post a pic on this for me just so i can see how your car sits? Ive read comments saying the car would sit slightly higher  at the front, can you shed some light on that please?


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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2013, 07:25:25 pm »
Absolutly no problem at all. Except im not sure how to uploads pics on here. If you want to pm me your email il happily send it that way for you.  :happy2:

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2013, 07:27:17 pm »
Click my sig for pics of Eibachs on mine. The very top pic with grey alloys, it had H&Rs on then
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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2013, 10:37:25 am »
Sent the pics to your personal email Stuart.

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2013, 04:28:25 pm »
sorry to jack a thread but i'm in the same bout got fk coilovers fitted to my tdi with 18 monza fitted love the stance just not loving the harsh ride and the creaking from it being so lol  :rolleye: so i be very interested in seeing the out come
if it not rubbing it aint dubbing

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2013, 05:04:14 pm »
sorry to jack a thread but i'm in the same bout got fk coilovers fitted to my tdi with 18 monza fitted love the stance just not loving the harsh ride and the creaking from it being so lol  :rolleye: so i be very interested in seeing the out come

Send me your email bud. Il send the pics to you.

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2013, 05:11:54 pm »
thanks baz its philipclusins@btinternet.com , funny thing is i loved the car for how low it sits just didnt realise how bad the roads are around me in rotherham
plus the monzas on a 215 35 18 profile so there no give its like driving a lowrider when she gets bouncing on the front end  :signLOL:
if it not rubbing it aint dubbing

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2013, 07:22:48 pm »
sorry to jack a thread but i'm in the same bout got fk coilovers fitted to my tdi with 18 monza fitted love the stance just not loving the harsh ride and the creaking from it being so lol  :rolleye: so i be very interested in seeing the out come

Send me your email bud. Il send the pics to you.

James

THANKS BAZ GOT THE PICS  :star:
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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2013, 07:37:41 pm »
with either of theses set of springs has anyone experienced any scrubbing with the 18inch monzas. while fully loaded
thanks

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Re: Eibach sportlines mk5 GTi
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2013, 08:32:05 pm »
Some pics of mine on Eibach Springs and standard shocks

(coincidently up for sale  :wink: )

they drop the car about 20mm or 1 inch from stock GTI height. Lower but with standard dampening. so comfortable.

theyre off the car now as had coilovers fitted this afternoon







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