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springs question
« on: July 28, 2009, 06:48:12 pm »
has anyone any pictures of there gti with eibach pro kit springs fitted?

does anyone know how much lower they actually are than a standard gti?

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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2009, 06:49:59 pm »
They lower it very little IIRC, they are listed 20mm but you can hardly tell.

If you can find some old pictures of RedRobin's car before he had the KW coiles fitted that will give you an idea.  :smiley:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2009, 06:53:19 pm »
Here's a pic: -

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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2009, 06:58:33 pm »
^^^^
Thanks, Steve!

However, should I be worried about how many other pics of my car you have? :grin:

My Eibach Pro's were recommended for working best with the KoniFSD's.
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2009, 07:14:18 pm »
looks ok to me, what was the drop from standard? looks a good 5 to 10mm to me
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2009, 07:17:19 pm »
Quote from: BMX on July 28, 2009, 07:14:18 pm
looks ok to me, what was the drop from standard? looks a good 5 to 10mm to me

Measure out 5 to 10 mil between your thumb and finger its not much at all.

I know 2 people who bought these and had them up for sale straight away once the saw how much it actually dropped the car.  :happy2:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2009, 07:30:39 pm »
god damn! where can i get my hands on a bargain set of coilovers. why doesnt anything cheap do the job?? lol  :fighting:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2009, 07:35:47 pm »
Eibach sportlines about right

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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2009, 07:36:25 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 28, 2009, 07:17:19 pm

Measure out 5 to 10 mil between your thumb and finger its not much at all.

I know 2 people who bought these and had them up for sale straight away once the saw how much it actually dropped the car.  :happy2:


....Yes, because they bought these springs out of ignorance - They were only going for the lowered look and not considering anything else. Like I said, these Eibach Pro's are perfect for the KoniFSD's because they smartly soften/harden according to the road surface - An ineviatble compromise which necessitates enough room to travel.

There are plenty of other springs which will achieve a lower look.

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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2009, 07:48:34 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on July 28, 2009, 07:36:25 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on July 28, 2009, 07:17:19 pm

Measure out 5 to 10 mil between your thumb and finger its not much at all.

I know 2 people who bought these and had them up for sale straight away once the saw how much it actually dropped the car.  :happy2:


....Yes, because they bought these springs out of ignorance - They were only going for the lowered look and not considering anything else. Like I said, these Eibach Pro's are perfect for the KoniFSD's because they smartly soften/harden according to the road surface - An ineviatble compromise which necessitates enough room to travel.

There are plenty of other springs which will achieve a lower look.

Horses for courses.

I was talking to the op Robin who mentioned 5- 10 mil i wasn't questioning how much you drop your cars.  :smiley:

Quote from: BMX on July 28, 2009, 07:30:39 pm
god damn! where can i get my hands on a bargain set of coilovers. why doesnt anything cheap do the job?? lol  :fighting:

If you just want to get the perfect ride height with a bit o f an increase in handling then i would scan Ebay for some H&R springs its a good compromise, and they are quality springs.   :happy2:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009, 07:55:32 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 28, 2009, 07:48:34 pm

I was talking to the op Robin who mentioned 5- 10 mil i wasn't questioning how much you drop your cars.  :smiley:


....And I was informing the op why the Eibach Pro's only drop a small amount - A point missed by your friends who didn't research their product enough before buying - Hence their virtually immediate re-sale.

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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009, 08:23:19 pm »
the pro kit lowers by about 8 mm and you can t really tell its been lowered at all , sportlines lower the same as H&R for £100 less and quality wise not much in it  :happy2:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2009, 09:01:49 pm »
I had Sportlines put on mine on Friday and I'm happy with the drop!  About 35mm they reckon on a GTI.  :happy2:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 09:22:08 pm »
eibach state 25 mm on the ed30 , dropped mine by about 27 mm  :happy2:
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Re: eibach pro springs question
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 09:32:27 pm »
Hello Alistair (BMX) hows that nice Edition 30 that I sold you??? - Im in one myself now!  Long time no speak?

I am having sportlines fitted to mine on friday and I will have before and after pics
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