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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: vwtroy on 06 January 2009, 20:03

Title: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: vwtroy on 06 January 2009, 20:03

Hi guy's. So who has lowered there Ed30 then? and by how much? considering speed humps/pot holes.
I'm looking at lowering mine but by how much, what do you guys recomend.
Cheers Troy :undecided:

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: Hurdy on 06 January 2009, 20:11

Just lowered mine again today. Overall drop is around 40mm from stock. Not slammed totally as there are a few dodgy speed humps scattered around where I live and the car just clears them now.

If you lower too much the geometry can be altered excessively and you may need shorter mounts to stop uneven tyre wear. :smiley:

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: Greenouse on 07 January 2009, 21:17

I've got Eibach Sportlines and they lower the car by 25-30mm which for me is spot on as it caused no problems as far as speed bumps/pot holes go and the ride 'comfort' hasn't been compromised either :afro:

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: vwtroy on 08 January 2009, 18:51

Thank's for the replies, I have ordered the Eibach Sportlines.
Troy

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: Peskarik on 11 January 2009, 03:55

KW Version 2. 28mm front, 30mm rear. Also 15mm spacers on the back.
Over rough surface, when the car jumps around, I have rubbing on the rear wheels.
My wheels are standard 18-inch Monza II.

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: candy turbo on 11 January 2009, 08:31

Quote from: Greenouse on 07 January 2009, 21:17

I've got Eibach Sportlines and they lower the car by 25-30mm which for me is spot on as it caused no problems as far as speed bumps/pot holes go and the ride 'comfort' hasn't been compromised either :afro:

hi mate , are these the only suspension mods you ve done ? just the sport line springs ?  if so have you got a side on pic so i can see the drop ?  cheers

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: stealthwolf on 11 January 2009, 11:40

Quote from: Greenouse on 07 January 2009, 21:17

I've got Eibach Sportlines and they lower the car by 25-30mm which for me is spot on as it caused no problems as far as speed bumps/pot holes go and the ride 'comfort' hasn't been compromised either :afro:

Does that mean you can drive straight over speed bumps etc without slowling down (too much)?

Title: Re: Ed30 Lowering
Post by: Greenouse on 11 January 2009, 21:10

Quote from: candy turbo on 11 January 2009, 08:31

Quote from: Greenouse on 07 January 2009, 21:17

I've got Eibach Sportlines and they lower the car by 25-30mm which for me is spot on as it caused no problems as far as speed bumps/pot holes go and the ride 'comfort' hasn't been compromised either :afro:

hi mate , are these the only suspension mods you ve done ? just the sport line springs ?  if so have you got a side on pic so i can see the drop ?  cheers

Sorry only just seen this Candy, posted some pics on the 'other' forum for you earlier!  :wink:

BTW, WALK kit purchased and will be going on the car before the POD!  :evil:

Quote from: stealthwolf on 11 January 2009, 11:40

Quote from: Greenouse on 07 January 2009, 21:17

I've got Eibach Sportlines and they lower the car by 25-30mm which for me is spot on as it caused no problems as far as speed bumps/pot holes go and the ride 'comfort' hasn't been compromised either :afro:

Does that mean you can drive straight over speed bumps etc without slowling down (too much)?

Not really Stealth, but I don't have to slow down any more than I used to.