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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 10:50

Title: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 10:50
Hey guys.

My car is completely standard at the moment but im looking at getting different wheels and changing the suspension springs.
Can you please post pics if your car is lowered on eibach 30mm springs?
Im interested in all wheel sizes as well, 16s 17s & 18s.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 11:06
Eibach pro -30mm 18" bbs RC's

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Anni%20Wheels%20Feb09/DSCF0684.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Anni%20wheels%20powdercoat/DSC00254.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: ian007miles on 04 June 2011, 11:09
My girlfriends car on 30mm eibach (http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz28/ian007miles/get-attachmentaspxmnbv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: snifferdog on 04 June 2011, 11:14
Quote from: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 11:06
Eibach pro -30mm 18" bbs RC's

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Anni%20Wheels%20Feb09/DSCF0684.jpg)

Where is that? It looks amazing! :laugh:
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 11:21
That is Torquay - Thatchers rock, Ilsham Marine Drive a very nice area  :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: bobbarley on 04 June 2011, 11:22
Lowered on Eibach Pro springs.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobbarley/DSC01300.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: snifferdog on 04 June 2011, 12:12
Quote from: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 11:21
That is Torquay - Thatchers rock, Ilsham Marine Drive a very nice area  :smiley:

Damn, I was in Torquay 3 weeks ago, wouldve liked to check that place out. :grin:
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Rhyso on 04 June 2011, 12:21
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00284.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00285.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00287.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 15:38
Cheers guys, much appreciated  :smiley:

Some VERY nice examples there.

What profile tyres are you using? Is anyone on 17s?
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Rhyso on 04 June 2011, 15:40
on 18's you run 225 / 40 / 18's
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 16:29
Yeah i thought they would be, is the ride harsh?

Has anyone tried a slightly thicker tyre at the back to fill the arch a bit more?
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Rhyso on 04 June 2011, 22:25
Quote from: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 16:29
Yeah i thought they would be, is the ride harsh?

Has anyone tried a slightly thicker tyre at the back to fill the arch a bit more?

Nah it was fine

Get spacers instead  :wink:
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 22:52
Don't spacers just give it a wider stance?
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Rhyso on 04 June 2011, 22:53
Quote from: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 22:52
Don't spacers just give it a wider stance?

That's what you're asking for, no?  :huh:  Fill the arch a bit more?
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: richw911 on 04 June 2011, 22:54
Quote from: Paul81 on 04 June 2011, 22:52
Don't spacers just give it a wider stance?

I take it you dont like the slightly higher rear?

Sounds to me like coilovers would be better for you - choose you own ride height  :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 05 June 2011, 10:42
Rhyso - I mean the gap between the wheel & the arch I.e a 45 profile tyre rather than a 40 profile?

richw911 - Not keen on coilovers mate, from what I've heard they are more expensive to fit & give a harsher ride
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: daz veedub on 05 June 2011, 13:23
not true that mate i have coilovers on and its not a harsh ride
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: mowlamb on 05 June 2011, 13:34
I've heard the FK street coilover kit, which is £50 more than the eibach springs, is quite a comfortable ride for a set of cheap coilovers.
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Rhyso on 05 June 2011, 15:24
Quote from: Paul81 on 05 June 2011, 10:42
Rhyso - I mean the gap between the wheel & the arch I.e a 45 profile tyre rather than a 40 profile?

richw911 - Not keen on coilovers mate, from what I've heard they are more expensive to fit & give a harsher ride


Won't really change it much - would have thought the gap would be the same

You can get -50mm springs
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Wayne on 05 June 2011, 23:44
Quote from: Paul81 on 05 June 2011, 10:42
I mean the gap between the wheel & the arch I.e a 45 profile tyre rather than a 40 profile?

Nope as that would put your gearing out.


Quote from: Paul81 on 05 June 2011, 10:42
Not keen on coilovers mate, from what I've heard they are more expensive to fit & give a harsher ride

Depends, any lowering will result in a harsher ride as your shorten travel etc.
Title: Re: Pics of mk4s lowered on eibach 30mm please
Post by: Paul81 on 08 June 2011, 10:43
Cheers for the advice guys, im gonna go with the eibach's, the gap at the rear isn't that bad.

Much appreciated  :smiley: