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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Peskarik on 16 October 2008, 20:54

Title: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 16 October 2008, 20:54
Don't know what exactly is the practical difference between:

Eibach Sport-System (=Sportline springs + Pro Damper)

Eibach Pro-Street-S coilovers

 :undecided:

With coilover system I can lower up to 65mm on each axle; with Sport-System I can lower 20-25mm on the front, 20mm on the back axle, according to Eibach webpage (www.eibach.de). That is the only difference I know of, what are other significant differences, in terms of handling for example?

I will also buy Eibach Anti-Roll kit and 12mm spacers for back axle, independent of the which of the above I buy.

Can anyone please enlighten me?  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 16 October 2008, 22:32
The coilovers mean you can adjust the ride to exactly where you want, with the springs and dampers of the sport system you get what your given.
I've used both of these set-ups and if I had to choose again I would go the pro-street-S coilovers. They really are good for the money, ask Hurdy he is using them at the minute
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 23:07
Gaz is right, I'm rolling on them at the moment.

The Pro street coilovers are a great piece of kit. :cool:

I'd definitely recommend them over the fixed sport system. :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: VeeDubDan on 17 October 2008, 08:51
How many pennies does it cost for a set of Pro Street coilies?!  :huh:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 17 October 2008, 11:19
If I buy Pro-Street-S, do I need to buy springs also (sportline)?  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 11:33
No the pro-street s are coilovers aren't they, they come with springs :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Hurdy on 17 October 2008, 12:22
How many pennies does it cost for a set of Pro Street coilies?!  :huh:

See link below

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=eibachprostreets&car=vwgolf5&manufacturer=eibac&sub_category=1
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: VeeDubDan on 17 October 2008, 12:49
Thanks for the link, another item for the shopping list!  :grin:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 14:34
cheaper from awesome :smiley:

598.23 with the vat

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/eibach/eibach_volkswagen.html
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 17 October 2008, 15:43
cheaper from awesome :smiley:

598.23 with the vat

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/eibach/eibach_volkswagen.html

you lucky British guys! That is cheap. Here I get it for 1960 CHF.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 17 October 2008, 17:07
how much does that work out in pounds
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 18 October 2008, 09:58
how much does that work out in pounds

1000 quid
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 18 October 2008, 10:03
cheaper from awesome :smiley:

598.23 with the vat

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/eibach/eibach_volkswagen.html

So which ones fit Edition 30?
Golf V (1K)   2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI   10.03 -   65-85-014-05-22   £509.14
Golf V (1K)   2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI   10.03 -   65-85-014-06-22   £509.14
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 18 October 2008, 11:09
If I remember correctly there are 2 strut diameters on the mk5 50mm and 55mm, I think this will be difference in the part numbers. I think only a few early cars had 50mm. You would need to check yours but my bet is they are 55mm. I phone call to Awesome would soon clear it up. You should have a trip over and buy all your goodies :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: WhiteGTI on 18 October 2008, 11:51
Yeah come over when there's a big forum meet going on, and coincide your trip with some lovely parts purchases for your car!
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 18 October 2008, 17:37
Yeah come over when there's a big forum meet going on, and coincide your trip with some lovely parts purchases for your car!

would be fun to meet all the people from the forum, for sure!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: RedRobin on 18 October 2008, 17:45
Yeah come over when there's a big forum meet going on, and coincide your trip with some lovely parts purchases for your car!

would be fun to meet all the people from the forum, for sure!  :smiley:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/Mk5_Drivers_JKM.jpg)

^Some of The Southern Chapter!^ :evil:
Title: Re: Eibach Sport-System or Eibach Pro-Street-S?
Post by: Peskarik on 18 October 2008, 21:14
 :smiley: