40mm lowering springs

[R3ign]

hey all,
I'm sorry if this has been covered before,

what's the best brand of lowering springs to go for and what's the best place to get them from, I currently have he standard fr ones on my car and riding on 18" alloys.

 

[erichuyn]

If your heart is set on 40mm I think only H&R is available.
Otherwise Eibach sport or prolines are your best bet. One of the Eibach drops more than the other btw.
But I think it has been extensively coverd here. Try the search

 

[DamianPM]

As mentioned if your wanting a 40mm drop then the H&R springs are the best option to go for.

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/hr-...16-19tdi-20fsi-20tdi-fr-20tdi-0805-p-661.html

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[AAG]

I am using Bilstein B12 tuning kit. This kit includes springs H & R.
Kit provides an excellent behavior both on public roads and on the racetrack

 

[R3ign]

Nice,
thanks guys i will start researching into H&R springs

 

[R3ign]

has anyone got some pics showing a 40mm drop and a 60mm drop ?

 

[Freewheelin']

H&R springs 40mm drop....car sits level, ride isn't compromised compared with the standard set-up and it still clears speed humps OK.

+1 on the OE set-up but probably a little difficult to see the difference from that angle

 

[R3ign]

H&R springs 40mm drop....car sits level, ride isn't compromised compared with the standard set-up and it still clears speed humps OK.

+1 on the OE set-up but probably a little difficult to see the difference from that angle

nice car btw and she sits nice that's just the setup im looking for, did you update the dampers? or keep standard ones

 

[Freewheelin']

nice car btw and she sits nice that's just the setup im looking for, did you update the dampers? or keep standard ones

Nope....just H&R springs and standard dampers plus suspension geometry was reset

 

[R3ign]

Nope....just H&R springs and standard dampers plus suspension geometry was reset

sweet now just got to save up ha will keep you all updated

 

[nicklaus27]

get on the awesome gti website mate...pretty sure they're only £175 from those guys!

 

[Donnyboy]

£205 with the vat - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=13920&xSec=366

 

[R3ign]

£205 with the vat - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=13920&xSec=366

nicklaus27 - get on the awesome gti website mate...pretty sure they're only £175 from those guys!

Great find guys

 

[nicklaus27]

i was sorta right, if you can claim the VAT back you're £'s in!! lol

 

[flyeon]

Do these springs improve the ride. Having owned modded cars for many years - and having fitted coilovers to firm up the suspension - the FR is the first car I have ever had where I am trying to soften the suspension!! It is the hardest ride of any car I have every owned..... and that's a lot of cars!!

 

[honz12]

I'm getting my car lowered soon and was advised to let the car settle for a few weeks before I get the geometry done. Now I'm also thinking about getting 10mm spacers all round. Should I make sure I get the spacers fitted before the geometry is done or can I fit the spacers after geometry?