H & R Lowering Springs

[ahsan82]

hi guys, does anyone know the part number for lowering springs for a 2005 gti DSG

Ive found 2 different part numbers, but unsure which ones fit.

HR-29176-1 listed as gti
HR-29261-2 listed as mk5 golf, but based on axle weight from 1021kg

Also, will springs from an A3 tfsi fit?

Thanks as always

[ROH ECHT]

You can go directly to the H&R site and find what you need under "Application."
Not sure if EU has access to the H&R site, but these are H&R springs for the MK5 on the US site and the numbers differ;
https://www.hrsprings.com/application/search/results/38/649/2007/

What I am seeing for the numbers you show are;
H&R 29176-1 Pro Spring; 25-35mm drop (good with factory dampers)
H&R 29261-2 Sport Spring; 25-35mm drop (better with aftermarket dampers).

[ahsan82]

thanks for the info... useful as always
with Sport Spring, would they still work with standard shocks?

[LC5F]

Yes they will work with original shocks

But consider the condition of the shocks, if they have done 80k miles or more they are probably on the way out too.
No point fitting new springs if you have to fit shocks in a few months time.

[ahsan82]

thanks... will be changing the shocks too with standard ones, so just wanted to double check they would be OK

[ROH ECHT]

with Sport Spring, would they still work with standard shocks?

I second they should work and to consider the age of the current dampers.
The drop isn't extreme, and the sport springs may speed up the lifespan of them.
Many years ago, when I added my first set of springs at about 22k miles, three of my OE dampers were leaking at about 80k miles. Not saying all will do so, just that mine were. When adding springs, there's no better time to add new dampers if you can wait to do both. Otherwise, you are doing the same process twice.

[ahsan82]

thanks man... will look to do shocks at the same time

[pudding]

H&R 29176-1 are the ones you need.  Always go with the vehicle specific choice.

Options listed as simply "MK5 Golf" will be a generic spring rate, rather than specific to the vehicle's weight, handling characteristics and damper tuning.

My OEM dampers were completely shot at 80K.  They weren't leaking oil, but all the of the gas had gone.  Press the damper rods down by hand when off the car and if they don't spring back up again, bin them.....or......if the return rate is extremely slow, and/or inconsistent across all 4, bin them.