Fitting Eibach Spring to 6n2 GTi

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Tue May 29, 2007 8:49 pm

Hi Guys,

I have purchased some Eibach sportline springs (collies planned for later) and want to have a go at fitting myself (should be ok I think)

I just wanted some advance advice if possible

Any special tools needed? and advice (need to know stuff)?

Any DIY Guides/pictures would be great if possible

Can people add to the need to do list at all:

Jack it up + axle stands
Take wheels off
Take castle nuts off
remove disc and caliper
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Thanks for any help guys......much appreciated
Matt

loud · Post by **loud** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:13 pm

na its a piece of p***, the only special bit of kit you need are spring compressors to get the front springs off/on, you can do the rears by hand.

i think the hardest part of the whole process is getting the plastic domed cap back over the suspenstion top nut, you'll find out what i mean when you get there

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:37 pm

lol, so should be able to do it in a day?

what the castle nuts like on polos? solid?

thedees1 · Post by **thedees1** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:37 pm

you dont need to remove the discs are calipers to change the springs, u can get a set of compressors from halfords ,about Â£20. they black caps are a nightmare i just ripped them off by puting a screwdriver through them and pulling like f==k and after a few swear words they are off. get a can of wd40 also just incase your nuts have seized (excuse the phrase)

cant think of anything else you need to change the springs but remeber once you have changed them you will need to get the camber and tracking done asap as your wheels will be at a strange angle and your tyres will wear like s==t

loud · Post by **loud** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:41 pm

yea me and my dad changed mine in a couple of hours, we did have a seized nut on the back but we heated it up with the gas welder and it came off no probs

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:53 pm

ok guys i'll have a go on friday on my day off - start nice and early just in case lol

How much for the camber and tracking? is it just the local tyre place that can do it?

Thanks guys, massive help already (and im sure MY nutz are fine lol)

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue May 29, 2007 9:55 pm

They might be able to, I used a place that has the proper VW 4 wheel laser alignment machine.

4 wheel laser alignment is what you want.

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:08 pm

what that set you back?

Was it local company or large franchise?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:11 pm

Was a place called Automotive Performance Services (http://www.autops.co.uk/)

Cost me Â£50 because the bloke didn't have any change (would have been about Â£52) they're real friendly though and offer cups of tea while you wait

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:15 pm

thanks guys, wll post pics when done

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:38 am

I have lowered 3 cars (Not needing Camber & tracking adjustment). Personally I don't think its worth lowering it yourself for the time effort and hassle your going have. After fitting the springs yourself your still going to need the Camber & tracking adjustment done. Why not get the whole lot done for Â£100 by a proffessional with all the tools for the job.

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:22 am

ye but all that hassle is part of the enjoyment

you learn from experience and enjoy doing it - I have always done my own stuff to cars - from fitting speakers and amps etc to fitting FMIC and even engine swap.

its just nice to have a little bit of advance notice of any difficult parts thats all

Theres nothing like getting your overalls on - jacking car up - and spending 10 hrs with your head under a bonnet/in wheel arch etc....

it all means that little bit more when you have experienced the difficult parts (not only taking about lowering BTW)

loud · Post by **loud** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:25 am

yea i never put my car in to the garage unless its unavoidable.

my dad has all the tools under the sun so thats never a problem. i got my tracking and camber done at my local garage for a tenner, you only need the front wheels done on mk5s

New B · Post by **New B** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:55 pm

bhp addict wrote: How much for the camber and tracking? is it just the local tyre place that can do it?

Go to: -

TyreTraders
Johnson Road
Birmingham

It oppsite Alexander Stadium they charge Â£45, oh a word of warning if your 70mm or lower be prepared for the guy to start swearing and shouting at the nuts

Oh thanks for the lucozade on Monday

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:20 pm

lol, nice one mate

will go down there friday if finished in time.