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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: JordBaber on 10 May 2014, 10:54

Title: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JordBaber on 10 May 2014, 10:54

Hello am looking to order some apex lowering springs about 30mm drop.. Does anyone have these and can recommend them? And I presume they are just a straight swap from the standard springs?

Thanks

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: RocketRossUK on 10 May 2014, 15:35

Yeah they will be a straight swap as long as you  get the ones which are for the GTI/GTD not the normal MK6.

Apex are around £120 i think, I would spend the extra £20 and get H&R ones. H&R have some of the best quality parts I have ever bought.

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JayGTD on 10 May 2014, 16:36

Quote from: JordBaber on 10 May 2014, 10:54

Hello am looking to order some apex lowering springs about 30mm drop.. Does anyone have these and can recommend them? And I presume they are just a straight swap from the standard springs?

Thanks

I wouldn't recommend Apex. Spend a little bit more and get good quality like H&R, Eibach or if you're willing, go for the VWR (Volkswagen racing) springs from APR. I have the VWR ones myself and the ride quality is brilliant whilst providing the perfect drop - apparently they're rebranded Eibachs, but who knows

Jay

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JordBaber on 10 May 2014, 18:03

Thanks for your responses didn't know that apex had a bad name...

I had a look at the ones suggested and none of them offer 30-40 mm drop apex do

However you get what you pay for, tough decision

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: topher on 10 May 2014, 20:00

Can't go wrong with H&R or Eibach, we sell tons of both. I wouldn't go near Apex, they're cheap for a reason.

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JayGTD on 10 May 2014, 21:42

Quote from: JordBaber on 10 May 2014, 18:03

Thanks for your responses didn't know that apex had a bad name...

I had a look at the ones suggested and none of them offer 30-40 mm drop apex do

However you get what you pay for, tough decision

H&R provide similar drop i think, it was 30-35mm, but from experience, H&R typically have a rock solid ride. Eibachs, although aren't as aggressive, offer a much more forgiving ride. I've got a bad back from using H&R's in the past! Haha

Jay

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: eug2huge on 14 May 2014, 12:56

I have Apex on mine and they are great. I've had no scrapes going over speed bumps and I actually think the ride is better than stock...

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o200/eug2huge/photo_zps7150061b.jpg) (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/eug2huge/media/photo_zps7150061b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JordBaber on 14 May 2014, 23:36

Car looks great with the apex springs.. Thought about apex however opted for the h&r hopefully should be here early next week! Can't wait to get them on 1st proper mod for the mk6

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: eug2huge on 15 May 2014, 09:12

Cheers. This is the first car I've lowered and it's amazing how much better it looks not to mention the improved handling. The stock gap is huge.. You'll need to post a pic once it's done!

Title: Re: Apex lowering springs
Post by: JordBaber on 15 May 2014, 17:50

It does look much better you're right! Yes will get photos on hopefully by the end of next week and see the comparison.. If it's not far off what yours looks like I'll be happy