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Suspension Options
« on: December 04, 2009, 08:17:47 pm »
I've got a 2006 GTI and I'm looking for a drop of more than 25-30mm. Anything more and I won't be able to get my trolley jack under even removing the splitter  :scared:
I won't be running anything bigger wheel wise than 225/40/18, 8.0J width (currently on 17 Monzas). Rest of the car is standard.

I'm not looking for significant performance improvements either. It drives fine for my requirements currently, so just a lower stance is all I need to achieve here  :happy2:

I want to keep the ride as soft as poss, I.E. no harder than it is now but would like a slight drop to close the gap in the arches.
What are my options guys - Would a new set of springs suffice or even clip the ones down I'm on now?

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« Last Edit: December 04, 2009, 08:27:46 pm by rdfcpete »
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2009, 11:12:57 pm »
Sounds like you just need springs, a 30 or 40 mil drop would be perfect. If you go 20mil then you would hardly notice it me thinks.  :smiley:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2009, 09:25:42 am »
Suggest eibach Pro kit...  for a greater drop and lower stance u could go for the eibach SportLines, but they do make the ride a lot more firmer.
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 08:06:30 pm »
Mo', is the ride on the Pro Kit as soft as the OEM suspension?
I won't be tracking it and it'll be on Audi S-Line 18"s soon so I don't want it to be firm  :ashamed:  :wink:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2010, 08:14:31 pm »
the best compromise imo opinion would be the eibach springs and koni FSDs. these give a comfier ride than stock, but are very well damped.  (ive never had them on mine but have driven a good few with them on now)

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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2010, 08:33:23 pm »
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on December 05, 2009, 09:25:42 am
Suggest eibach Pro kit...  for a greater drop and lower stance u could go for the eibach SportLines, but they do make the ride a lot more firmer.
Are you speaking from experience here, or is this something you've heard/been told? I'm only asking as I'd quite like to fit sportlines as everyone seems to think they ride the same as standard, but I'm thinking what you've said would be more accurate.

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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2010, 10:30:37 pm »
eibach sportlines and pro kit DO NOT ride like standard OEM springs.

The ride is more firm...without being uncomfortable. 
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2010, 06:24:10 pm »
Quote from: vRSy on April 11, 2010, 08:14:31 pm
the best compromise imo opinion would be the eibach springs and koni FSDs. these give a comfier ride than stock, but are very well damped.  (ive never had them on mine but have driven a good few with them on now)
I just looked at the price of FSD's and they're way out of my suspension budget, with Springs as well - good shout though. Ta  :smiley:

Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on April 11, 2010, 10:30:37 pm
eibach sportlines and pro kit DO NOT ride like standard OEM springs.

The ride is more firm...without being uncomfortable. 
Are there any springs (Eibach or not...) that ride just as the OEM ones do Mo? In essence, this is what I want. I just want a lower stance without the performance implications?
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2010, 09:03:33 pm »
Bump if I may  :jumpmove:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2010, 09:33:58 pm »
Quote from: rdfcpete on April 12, 2010, 06:24:10 pm
Quote from: vRSy on April 11, 2010, 08:14:31 pm
the best compromise imo opinion would be the eibach springs and koni FSDs. these give a comfier ride than stock, but are very well damped.  (ive never had them on mine but have driven a good few with them on now)
I just looked at the price of FSD's and they're way out of my suspension budget, with Springs as well - good shout though. Ta  :smiley:

Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on April 11, 2010, 10:30:37 pm
eibach sportlines and pro kit DO NOT ride like standard OEM springs.

The ride is more firm...without being uncomfortable. 
Are there any springs (Eibach or not...) that ride just as the OEM ones do Mo? In essence, this is what I want. I just want a lower stance without the performance implications?

....I was going to suggest KoniFSD's + Eibach Pro-Kit until I read your budget limit. I had that setup, plus Eibach anti-roll bars, on mine.

Check out VWR lowering springs? I don't know their price.

http://www.racingline.com/ > Road Car Upgrades > VW > Mk5 > Suspension > Lowering Springs.
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2010, 09:35:49 pm »
Thanks RR.

The budget is indeed a restriction but as the car's usage doesn't demand a high performance setup, then the budget by default isn't large. I require an OEM ride that sits closer to the deck by about 35-40mm.

Thanks for the link, I'll have a look.
How do VWR springs ride?
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2010, 09:37:54 pm »
The VWR springs (just rebadged KW's) give very little drop on Mk5.

For a true 30-40 drop while maintaining a near OEM ride it has to be the H&R Springs for me  :happy2:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2010, 09:39:00 pm »
Quote from: SteveP on April 25, 2010, 09:37:54 pm
The VWR springs (just rebadged KW's) give very little drop on Mk5.

For a true 30-40 drop while maintaining a near OEM ride it has to be the H&R Springs for me  :happy2:

What cost are you looking at fully fitted roughly steve? :happy2:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2010, 09:40:36 pm »
^^^ On my Mk5 I paid around £200 for the H&R springs (can be found a bit cheaper on ebay.de) and £100 for fitting and alignment  :happy2:
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Re: Suspension Options
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2010, 09:41:56 pm »
Quote from: SteveP on April 25, 2010, 09:37:54 pm
The VWR springs (just rebadged KW's) give very little drop on Mk5.

For a true 30-40 drop while maintaining a near OEM ride it has to be the H&R Springs for me  :happy2:

....Ahh, I didn't know what the VWR spring drop is but thought it was approaching 40 mm.

@ Pete: I have no idea about the VWR lowering spring ride either. From KoniFSD's I went their KW-V3 coilover route.
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