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Offline brady88

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H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« on: January 15, 2012, 02:39:28 pm »
Bought a used set of 35mm H&R springs and after fitting them I havn't really noticed much difference  :sad1:

The part number is: 29261.... I've had a quick search and there seems to be a few different part numbers quoted and its all very confusing!
Is anyone else running these??.. maybe post a pic so I can compare??

How mines sitting now:


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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2012, 02:44:21 pm »
Maybe need a few days to settle. Stance looks nice though.
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2012, 03:20:24 pm »
Any pics of it on a flat at all Brady?

I'd agree with you initially from a cosmetic POV in that with a 35mm drop, it should sit a little lower, but from those pics it's probably not an accurate representation.
How long ago were they fitted?

My AP 20mm performance springs sit about the same as yours does (maybe 3/4mm higher at the rear) and I'd consider them one of the mildest drops on the MK5, so maybe something isn't quite right with yours - have you triple checked they're the right ones for your car, engine, transmission etc?
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2012, 03:35:53 pm »
Its been about 9 days since they were fitted... thats the only pics I have since fitting. Any settling would be over by now, its driven EVERY day  :signLOL:

I had 35mm Eibach's on my Fiesta ST and the wheels were tucked much further up the arches... thats why I just went for 35mm springs again! Thought it would be enough...

It seems there are a few similar part numbers for these... most quote them as being Audi A3 springs though, with the GTI part number being 29271 not 29261!
But there are a few places, including posts on here stating they are Mk5 GTI springs  :stupid: lost!
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2012, 05:46:30 pm »
29176-1 H&R's  :happy2:
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2012, 06:03:24 pm »
First six results, either Audi A3 or Skoda Octavia :chicken: -
http://www.google.co.uk/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=H%26R+29261&pbx=1&oq=H%26R+29261&aq=f&aqi=g1g-v1&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=658l1307l0l1536l5l4l0l0l0l0l240l831l0.2.2l4l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=bdeb326aa44b07c5&biw=1366&bih=616

Perhaps explains a lot, no mention of GTI fitment, be it manual or DSG. Sounds like you definitely need Montes part no. for your GTI.
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2012, 09:20:53 pm »
I knew it wasn't as low as it should be... thanks for the help guys :D

I've contacted the guy through eBay and he's making his own "enquiries" lol
Looks like I'll be stripping them back off again...FML!!!
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2012, 09:30:13 pm »
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2012, 09:36:06 pm »
Quote from: the bruce on January 15, 2012, 09:30:13 pm
Don't bother, looks perfect !!  :happy2:

+1, i think it looks great mate  :happy2:

Looks very much like the drop that my 20mm AP springs give, nice blend of looks and performance... too low=too slow  :wink:
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2012, 10:07:07 pm »
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 06:32:26 pm »
Spoke to the guys at Awesome-GTI and they confirmed the springs I have are for a standard Golf therefore only giving me a 10-15mm drop  :signLOL:

Refund in process and new springs will be ordered tonight  :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

Too low = too slow??? Have you seen how close to the road BTCC cars sit  :driver: I just dont want the hassle of coilovers again  :sick:
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 06:36:01 pm »
What springs are you getting to replace them?
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 07:20:42 pm »
Quote from: Trekmeister on January 16, 2012, 06:36:01 pm
What springs are you getting to replace them?

The 29176-1 H&R's  from Awesome-GTI... as suggested by Monte  :jumpmove:

Their 30% off just now and free delivery so a good time to buy, and I cant find them cheaper anywhere else  :happy2:
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 09:19:38 pm »
Quote from: brady88 on January 16, 2012, 06:32:26 pm
Too low = too slow??? Have you seen how close to the road BTCC cars sit  :

If you like the stiffness of a true racing car . . .  :wink:
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Re: H&R 35mm Springs...not much lows??
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2012, 01:56:02 pm »
Quote from: monte on January 15, 2012, 05:46:30 pm
29176-1 H&R's  :happy2:

Can these be used with standard dampers ?
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