how low should i go ?

[lukey GTI]

I was going to get coilovers but i carnt afford lol

so im going with some lowering springs .. just how low should i go ?

thanks

[Dub_Dan]

30mm mate any lower the life of the shocks is going to be an issue especially if your doing this on a budget as you said you cant get coilovers

[lukey GTI]

30mm mate any lower the life of the shocks is going to be an issue especially if your doing this on a budget as you said you cant get coilovers

suppose that's low enough tho on springs ... yeah atm im on a budget still paying for the car lol
when its payed i mite go abit mad

thanks lad

[v896]

when considering lowering you also put strain on other parts of the suspension system i.e bushes dampers, shocks absorbers, bushes, top mounts etc... best to consider getting a suspension kit coil overs are cheap cost you more in the long run as other parts of the suspension. if your going to keep the car for a long time get a full suspension kit if not then best to just get coilovers depends how much your bushes are worn aswell

H&R are on offer

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufact ... Suspension

£155 inc VAT and delivery just for springs

[Dub_Dan]

yer mate no worries go with the more popular brands eibach, kw, H&R, not sure if weitec do any...

[lukey GTI]

thanks V896
i was thinking of getting ARBS + strut brace and changing my bushers .. dont know much about bushers tho to be fair .

i will get a suspension kit or coil-overs at some point just not any time this side of xmas

yeah will do dan lad thanks


any one of USC santa pod ?

[Dub_Dan]

bushes get some seat cupra ones or polybushes... makes the car stiffer and gear changes smoother...

[BennoGTi]

any one of USC santa pod ?

I'm at USC this year again

I used to run Eibach 30 mm springs on my GTi, but it hardly looks lower than standard I found

Yeah it feels a bit stiffer and handles a bit better but looks pretty miuch the same as your only taking it 15mm lower than you are now, not 30 mm

The same springs are used on the standard polo, so the "30 mm" drop is from standard, the GTi is already lowered 15 mm, so the overall drop for you will only be 15 mm

I ended up changing them for coilovers after a few weeks

[lukey GTI]

ahhh true benno i may see you there > u running the car over 1/4 mile ?

what coilovers do you have any links for a site ? thanks

[matt_123]

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufact ... =Coilovers

save up mate and get coilovers be a waste getting springs as you wont really see the difference and you will want it lower within a few hours of looking at your car with the springs on! lol

[lukey GTI]

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufact ... =Coilovers

save up mate and get coilovers be a waste getting springs as you wont really see the difference and you will want it lower within a few hours of looking at your car with the springs on! lol

yeah lad actually you are right bit of a waste of 140 quid n fitting time ... mite as well save a that n get em in like 2 months time made me see sense lol

[Oldfella]

I put some H&R springs on my TDI and it made loads of difference, There Is only 25mm if that between the arch and the standard alloy!

[matt_123]

I put some H&R springs on my TDI and it made loads of difference, There Is only 25mm if that between the arch and the standard alloy!

25mm still quite a bit though mate coilovers ftw! give it some time and you'll wish you had them its part of owning a vw coilovers and slammage. also your tdi wouldnt come 15mm lower like the gti's or sports.

[SerahGTI]

Hi. I am new to this site. I purchased lowering springs 30mm and they made no difference to my car. I advice to get coilovers.
I also went to USC at Santa pod this year, i did the 1/4 mile and got a 14.3 which isn't that I'm a girl.
Good luck.

[Oldfella]

I put some H&R springs on my TDI and it made loads of difference, There Is only 25mm if that between the arch and the standard alloy!

25mm still quite a bit though mate coilovers ftw! give it some time and you'll wish you had them its part of owning a vw coilovers and slammage. also your tdi wouldnt come 15mm lower like the gti's or sports.

It's a tdi sport! I need a little clearance as the boot is often full of gear or kids in the back! It sits nice but it Certainly ain't slammed to fleck lol!!