What Coilies/Springs are you running?

[theclient]

Hi Guys,

I'm slowly getting the GTI how i want it. I'm going for a very subtle 'improved OEM look'

In the last month I have:

De Wipered the rear.
Got the cambelts, waterpump and tensioners done.
Changed the Headunit.
Replaced the GTI rear badge as it was in the wrong place.
New temp sensor.
Wheels balanced as there was a strange vibration.
s2000 aerial

At the end of the month I'm getting a SACHS clutch kit fitted and a new Lambda sensor.

Was possible thinking about getting either some lowered springs or maybe coilovers?

Can you show me your cars and if you have fitted either springs or coilies and what ones you got/how much it cost you.

Bearing in mind i dont want it slammed, just a little lower...

This is the car as of now:


Cheers
Gareth

[Tim_GTi]

mine:


Probably down about 75mm on budget coilovers. They cost me £215 on eBay back in the day.

Here's a 60mm budget kit:

[theclient]

60mm looks nice, whats the best way to achieve it? would springs and shock do the job?

[jason11]

running coilovers fk kongisports round 80mm id suggest

[Tim_GTi]

90% percent of people that get springs and shocks end up wanting to go lower and wanting to buy coilovers it seems. I'd do it right first and get some coilovers!

[jason11]

exactly what tim said, save a little more and grin and bare it and get some coilovers well worth the extra money

just keep em looked after if you get some tho

[6N2 GTI 00]

I am in the same situation at the moment, I have got the money saved to either buy springs & shocks or coilovers but dont know what to go for. I have been strongly advised not to go for coilovers simply because of the condition of the roads where I live. The roads are shocking and alot of people who go for coilovers normally live in towns or city's.

I want to lower the car by 40mm but want good quality springs & shocks, anything you guys would recommend?

Cheers

ben

[Tim_GTi]

where i live there's some awful roads, mainly being the one leading to my house!

i've heard Eibach and H&R are good for springs

[emma_88]

Mine - Down about 70-80mm not sure at all. PhilJ coilovers from clubpolo - £215 delivered. Top man.

[alexperkins]

I've got the H&R cup kit which is about 45mm down, and its sooo comfortable