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Offline Vwgtiking

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Lowering springs
« on: June 03, 2015, 10:13:47 pm »
I am after say 10mm additional drop on my gti. Just wondering what springs people run? And a side pic of how low it is.

Sorry I will be asking a lot of question over the next few months.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2015, 12:13:32 am »
10mm?....that not even noticeable mate, usually a 30mm drop is seen as a small drop, ie VW racing or Eibach streetlines.

The you have mid range drop 30m-50mm, loads of different brands.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2015, 12:25:51 am »
Done a little search there seems to be 20mm available. So really looking for pics of stance etc.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2015, 01:58:38 pm »
Bump. I am after a subtle drop from std gti.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2015, 05:06:34 pm »
I have Eibach Pro-Kit with Koni FSD dampers in my GT Sport. Rides very comfortably (especially with 17'' wheels) with much improved handling. The setup only lowers the ride about 5 mm from a standard GTI. Koni FSD dampers aren't compatible with more lowering springs.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2015, 05:27:32 pm »
I've just had eibach sportlines fitted and it looks spot on,I couldn't believe how comfy they are very impressed
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2015, 05:37:43 pm »
Quote from: Vwgticrazy on June 04, 2015, 05:27:32 pm
I've just had eibach sportlines fitted and it looks spot on,I couldn't believe how comfy they are very impressed
Yeah, I have them on my Ed. 30 with OEM dampers but they're not as near comfortable as Pro-Kits with Koni FSD. Not harsh but I wouldn't call them comfy after riding the GT Sport. :laugh:

Looks they're spot on, indeed. :drinking:
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2015, 06:09:11 pm »

Quote from: Vwgticrazy on June 04, 2015, 05:27:32 pm
I've just had eibach sportlines fitted and it looks spot on,I couldn't believe how comfy they are very impressed

 Can I have a side pic PLS? Also link where u bought them from?
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2015, 07:04:01 pm »
Quote from: Vwgtiking on June 04, 2015, 06:09:11 pm

Quote from: Vwgticrazy on June 04, 2015, 05:27:32 pm
I've just had eibach sportlines fitted and it looks spot on,I couldn't believe how comfy they are very impressed

 Can I have a side pic PLS? Also link where u bought them from?
Looks wise Eibach Sportlines are spot on. Pro-Kits look a bit too high but for bad roads I go less worried about clearance.

18'' wheels but not a leveled spot:


17'' wheels on a more leveled spot:


Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390681895471
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2015, 09:50:15 pm »
Will that be the same stance on normal gti?
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2015, 10:48:11 pm »
Quote from: Vwgtiking on June 04, 2015, 09:50:15 pm
Will that be the same stance on normal gti?
Yes, the parts are all the same.
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2015, 10:51:53 pm »
Anyone sell the eibach 30mm in U.K.?
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2015, 12:51:23 am »
Aren't you happy with your Sportlines? Or you're after a more comfort ride, is that it? :confused:
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2015, 07:04:05 am »

Quote from: Shoduchi on June 05, 2015, 12:51:23 am
Aren't you happy with your Sportlines? Or you're after a more comfort ride, is that it? :confused:
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Re: Lowering springs
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2015, 08:39:48 am »
Quote from: Vwgtiking on June 05, 2015, 07:04:05 am

Quote from: Shoduchi on June 05, 2015, 12:51:23 am
Aren't you happy with your Sportlines? Or you're after a more comfort ride, is that it? :confused:
???
It was Vwgticrazy that fitted the Sportlines, not you...  :signLOL:
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