VW Original Parts - Lowering Springs Kit

[AJ_7]

As per the VW Accessories Brochure in Germany, there is an VW OEM Lowering Spring Kit available for the 6R. This offers a 30mm drop on all four corners and for a fairly decent price. These are available in 3 differents weights, 830kg (6R0071677A), 860kg (6R0071677) and 960kg (6R0071677B). All for a respectable 139 EUR (£112) on ahw-shop.de

I have considered all the alternatives, but the reasoning I prefer these over the other springs, is for warranty/insurance purposes and the fact i'm an OEM whore.They're manufactured by Eibach who also offer a non-oem set of springs with a 30mm drop. Has anyone got/seen any pictures of a 6R with a 30mm drop all around?

Cheers in advance

[AJ_7]

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your input.

[jakovdub]

haha i looked at these springs, they are blue so wouldn't vw see the fact that you changed them compared to the original black ones?

im thinking of doing the same to help with warranty issues.... have you done any mods what so ever? i take it your on finance like me?

[AJ_7]

Found a white 3 Door 6R like mine, lowered with the OEM springs and it looks well. Also has the Boavista's powder coated black which is also something I have considered but awaiting some kerbing before I do anything

[jakovdub]

looks sweet mate! mines a 5 door match in black so trying to get some ideas atm before i start anything,

i still dont get how we can put 30mm dropped springs and still avoid warranty?

[AJ_7]

The standard springs are manufactured by Eibach and so are the lowered springs. I've sent the Service Manager at my local dealer an e-mail asking how much they'd be to fit if I sourced the parts myself. They are an OEM VW part and if you have them fitted at a dealer, there would be no quibbles with the warranty.

[jakovdub]

okay mate please let me know how much they will charge for this as im desperate for my car to see closer to the floor! lol

damn finance!

you started any mods then? i've just got some xenon bulbs fitted all round so far... better than the dull yellow look

[NeilMcConville]

Still sits high with them springs..pity there aint an OEM lower version cause it would look much better Dare you to get your wheels sprayed and them springs though cause that polo above is looking sweet!

[AJ_7]

Still sits high with them springs..pity there aint an OEM lower version cause it would look much better Dare you to get your wheels sprayed and them springs though cause that polo above is looking sweet!

I've got kerbing on one of my alloys now so I think it's finally time. I think i'd go for Matt Anthracite though over black, the colour of most of the nice Audi wheels these days Boavista's in that colour would look sch-weeeeeet! As for these springs, they're only roughly £100 and apparantly the ride is better with these than the original springs!

[NeilMcConville]

Still sits high with them springs..pity there aint an OEM lower version cause it would look much better Dare you to get your wheels sprayed and them springs though cause that polo above is looking sweet!

I've got kerbing on one of my alloys now so I think it's finally time. I think i'd go for Matt Anthracite though over black, the colour of most of the nice Audi wheels these days Boavista's in that colour would look sch-weeeeeet! As for these springs, they're only roughly £100 and apparantly the ride is better with these than the original springs!

GOOOO FOOORRR ITTT! Just do it! Once you go black (anthracite), you never go back

[jakovdub]

What would you guys say to black boavistas on a black 5door match? Different?

[AJ_7]

What would you guys say to black boavistas on a black 5door match? Different?

I think that would look awesome tbh, stealthy Black on black always looks good when clean

[jakovdub]

Yeah I want to go for a stealth/mean look,
Like thinking of getting the gti grill and blacking the badge out,
Also getting a sel bottom grille and matching the red with the gti...
Also watch badge you thinking instead of gti? Thinking tsi myself...

[AJ_7]

Yeah I want to go for a stealth/mean look,
Like thinking of getting the gti grill and blacking the badge out,
Also getting a sel bottom grille and matching the red with the gti...
Also watch badge you thinking instead of gti? Thinking tsi myself...

Do you have the 1.2 TSI? If so that's fine If not, I wouldn't bother, you might as well rip off a GTi and keep that on the grill I've seen a few GTI grilles with the red piping sprayed black and it looks sweet. Look in Hurdy's thread I think he has sprayed his black!

[jakovdub]

na its not, its a 1.4 match, just need a badge to hide the annoying back plate :/ i have seen an OEM badge somewhere before and its annoying me cos i can't find it again!

yeah i seen hurdys, he has carbon wrapped all his so that looks like it may be on the cards for me