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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: bzqtang on 26 April 2010, 20:26
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Hi all,
I'm considering to lower my car with springs and i am tempted to go with Eibach. but what's stopping me to buy the springs now is i want to know what is the perfect lowering for both rear and front without hitting those nasty street bums?
The place where i live got quite many those. I'm missing my country :cry:
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Keep it standard. Quite a few round here & i find the factory set up fine but iam getting on a bit. :grin:
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Keep it standard. Quite a few round here & i find the factory set up fine but iam getting on a bit. :grin:
you mean keep it factory ? yeah but actually i m going to put 18'' wheels on it and thought it might look better if lowered on springs than those factories.
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lowering it on coilovers or springs doesnt mix with deep potholes. Its a nightmare :angry: if the roads are bumpy with light holes ect, the ride isnt too bad. Its up too you, just remember if you go lower your ride will suffer !
The gti does need lowering though it looks far too high standard !
about 20mm is fine for me, although it does look better at 30ish :smiley:
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right thanks mate . actually i m referring to the street bumps on the road. just want to know how low do i have to lower my car without scratching my car's bumper while passing them lol.
I'm actually looking for Eibach springs for my Golf MK5 GTI (2005).
If someone can post me a link where they sell them i would appreciate it.
lowering it on coilovers or springs doesnt mix with deep potholes. Its a nightmare :angry: if the roads are bumpy with light holes ect, the ride isnt too bad. Its up too you, just remember if you go lower your ride will suffer !
The gti does need lowering though it looks far too high standard !
about 20mm is fine for me, although it does look better at 30ish :smiley:
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Keep it standard. Quite a few round here & i find the factory set up fine but iam getting on a bit. :grin:
you mean keep it factory ? yeah but actually i m going to put 18'' wheels on it and thought it might look better if lowered on springs than those factories.
.............mine is on 18'' alloys.Edition 30 ones on an 05 GTI. :smiley: :wink:
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Keep it standard. Quite a few round here & i find the factory set up fine but iam getting on a bit. :grin:
you mean keep it factory ? yeah but actually i m going to put 18'' wheels on it and thought it might look better if lowered on springs than those factories.
.............mine is on 18'' alloys.Edition 30 ones on an 05 GTI. :smiley: :wink:
nice mate ... think might just keep on factory . do you got any pics of your car ? i can then see how it would look on mine :grin:
cheers mate
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35mm drop will be fine
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35mm drop will be fine
front and rear 35mm drop ?
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Found these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220564549092&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
30mm drop. think i will go for them.
I just want to be sure that i can still pass those 30khm street bump lol
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im fine at 20-25mm so it should be ok for you too, just depends on how slow you take the bumps or how big the bumps are.
Measure the bumps with a ruler then measure your bumper height then take away the amount you are lowering the car and this will tell you if you are likely to encounter any problems.
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im fine at 20-25mm so it should be ok for you too, just depends on how slow you take the bumps or how big the bumps are.
Measure the bumps with a ruler then measure your bumper height then take away the amount you are lowering the car and this will tell you if you are likely to encounter any problems.
thanks for the idea but i doubt i will go on the street and measure them :grin:. What brand is yours as i can't find 20-25mm with H&R
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Ive mine lowerd on eibach pro springs! transformed the handling, and looks great on 18"s! the car now sits 40mm lower.
Theres loads of speed bumps around here, and ive had no probs rubbing etc, just take them at sensible speeds :smiley:
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40mm lower will do for now :laugh:
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Ive mine lowerd on eibach pro springs! transformed the handling, and looks great on 18"s! the car now sits 40mm lower.
Theres loads of speed bumps around here, and ive had no probs rubbing etc, just take them at sensible speeds :smiley:
Yeah , i know hate those street bumps . I hope once my gti is lowered to 30mm i won't have any problems with those speed bumps. It's already breaking my heart everytime i roll over a pot hole :cry:
Anyone got any picture of a 20mm and a 30mm lowered golf mk5 gti (sideways) ? If yes please post them here so I can see the differences. Would help me make a decision.
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Yeah +1 on the 20mm + 30mm pics please. :smiley:
Also, do ED30s or R32s sit any lower than standard GTIs?
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When i get home from work, ill take afew pictures and post them up for you :smiley:
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When i get home from work, ill take afew pictures and post them up for you :smiley:
yeah ! thanks mate ... (eagerly waiting :laugh:)
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i have H&R springs on mine and no problems at all with speed bumps, the handling is improved and to me the ride feels no harsher, im considering coilovers for better handling but accept the ride will be harsher.
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Having some problems trying to post pictures!!! :sad:
Tried using the help section, but still cant figure it out! Im not great at these things, Nick could you help us out please mate :smiley:
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@ Nick 30
How low is it the H&R ?
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marty just click the icon that looks like a pic second one in under I then put the link into the middle of the two img thingys ([img.]insert pic here[/img.])
H&R are 35mm lower and i go over lots of speed bumps never had a problem, i always slow down quiet a bit though for them :smiley:
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thanks for the idea but i doubt i will go on the street and measure them :grin:. What brand is yours as i can't find 20-25mm with H&R
Ive got Kw coilovers, so you can set the height to what ever you want
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marty just click the icon that looks like a pic second one in under I then put the link into the middle of the two img thingys ([img.]insert pic here[/img.])
Cheers Nick, i have tried that but to no avail, can i upload straight from my photos, or do i need to sign up to photo bucket?
Sorry for being a donut :smiley
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marty just click the icon that looks like a pic second one in under I then put the link into the middle of the two img thingys ([img.]http://insert pic here[/img.])
Cheers Nick, i have tried that but to no avail, can i upload straight from my photos, or do i need to sign up to photo bucket?
Sorry for being a donut :smiley
google -> imageshack -> upload -> then you will see on the left side a panel-> choose Forum code-> copy the link and paste it like this ->(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2981/57151978.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/57151978.jpg/)
you can preview so you can check if you have done everything right ! :grin:
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yeah and the photo that i posted . the car still got the stock springs so it isn't lowered. Still figuring if I should go for 25mm or 30mm :angry:
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bzqtang, the cars on 17s in the pictures, i normally have on 18s, team dynamics pro 1.2
The 18s fill the arches alot better! :wink:
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lol, couldnt get this picture to upload! so here is a link! hope this helps, more important than the looks, the handling has improved drastically :smiley:
I do intend fitting coilovers when i can, but the eibachs springs will do for now :smiley:
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wow thanks ! nice car mate !
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lol, couldnt get this picture to upload! so here is a link! hope this helps, more important than the looks, the handling has improved drastically :smiley:
I do intend fitting coilovers when i can, but the eibachs springs will do for now :smiley:
Current jealous-o-meter reading: 10/10 :tongue:
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I woulda thought that 30-35mm would be fine...I had my mk2 sat 40mm and my mk3 and both were fine with that...the mk5 does fill the arches better than both of those as standard so if it's not for handling improvements and purely looks,coilovers would help you get the stance you want.
If the speed bumps are not the full width of the road, appraoch slowly and ease up just one side of the car that way themiddle won't be in contact
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I woulda thought that 30-35mm would be fine...I had my mk2 sat 40mm and my mk3 and both were fine with that...the mk5 does fill the arches better than both of those as standard so if it's not for handling improvements and purely looks,coilovers would help you get the stance you want.
If the speed bumps are not the full width of the road, appraoch slowly and ease up just one side of the car that way themiddle won't be in contact
how low is then your gti mk5 lowered ?
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You missed the point of the post...I'm saying my previous cars were good un low. Mk5 sits lower as standard anyway but in none of my cars have I had an issue. That's why I was saying go te coilovers route if it is looks rather than comfort compromise that you are after
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You missed the point of the post...I'm saying my previous cars were good un low. Mk5 sits lower as standard anyway but in none of my cars have I had an issue. That's why I was saying go te coilovers route if it is looks rather than comfort compromise that you are after
ya lol i didnt get it this early in the morning. i m not quite sure though . I cant really afford coilovers
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Know what you are saying... Not cheap but still the proper wayof sorting...depends on budget tho!