Poll

Which lowering springs should I buy?

Weitec sports 'F' (correct fitment)
6 (46.2%)
Eibach sportline
2 (15.4%)
Koni sports
1 (7.7%)
Weitec sports 'F' (correct fitment)
4 (30.8%)
H&R
0 (0%)
KW
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 13

Author Topic: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.  (Read 3555 times)

Offline thai-wronghorse

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As some of you guys may have recently read http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=177986.0 Ive been having a bit of a dilemma with my Weitec Ultra Gt suspension kit that i picked up for a bargain price. Since ownership ive had to purchase earlier top plates (Jom lowering ones) to fit the springs as they were originally made for the mk3 Cabrio & TDI. I fitted new Febi top mounts and bearings all round but still the car sits about 15mm higher at the front and im getting a clonking noise from the front when turning plus im finding that all four corners are thumping over most bumps in the road.
This in turn has got 7 month pregnant missus complaining (nothing new there) that's it's too bumpy and to be fair im finding it firmer that than what i was expecting soooo....im thinking that a change of springs is the way to go here.
I obviously want to keep my new Weitec GT shortened dampers but would like to hear some of your opinions on what decent springs i should match to them that are on the more compliant side of road comfort.
Im not after massive drops in ride height, just a reasonable drive with improved abilities over the utter tosh that was fitted at the VW factory.
Ive listed a few options above but any other options could be considered, thanks.  :undecided:

Offline tweed

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #1 on: 20 April 2011, 21:52 »
They are all good springs and will be better than factory.
Find out what type has the softest rate and go for them. Got to keep the women happy.

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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #2 on: 21 April 2011, 00:03 »
After some heavy researching it does seem that the Eibachs are very good but several people on various forums are reporting that they can be a tad stiff where as the H&R's were softer, coupled with my uprated Weitec struts these could hopefully what Im looking for....possibly?
Anyone here using H&R springs?

Offline Wayne

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #3 on: 21 April 2011, 00:06 »
Eibach is the best choice.

Simples  :smiley:

Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #4 on: 21 April 2011, 00:30 »
which ones would you recommend?

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #5 on: 21 April 2011, 02:31 »
Got to be a weitec set up for your money.  :smiley:

Offline Wayne

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #6 on: 21 April 2011, 08:01 »
which ones would you recommend?

Eibach Pro kit  :smiley:

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #7 on: 21 April 2011, 08:53 »
We recently converted my wife's TT to Eibach Pro Kit with standard shocks.

We also fitted a super pro bush kit with castor increase.

The two modifications have transformed the car's handling. It now has pin sharp steering and just the right amount of compliancy in the suspension: very little body roll (but still some) and a feeling that the tyre/road interface is what's determining the grip, rather than the spring/body interface if you get what I mean.

I wonder if there's a similar front axle bushing kit for the Mk3?

Next thing we're doing is renewing the front ARB.

I forgot to mention my wife's audi runs on bog standard 16" rims with baloon tyres and there's still tons of grip.
« Last Edit: 21 April 2011, 09:05 by fozzymandeus »

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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #8 on: 21 April 2011, 08:59 »
I had eibach sportlines and did find them on the harder side (these were mated to boge/sachs shockers) but they did really help the handling
If I was to buy again I would go eibach (but maybe not the sportlines)
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Re: Opinions needed on decent lowering springs for my 16v.
« Reply #9 on: 21 April 2011, 11:02 »
I dont know too much about the others tbh but I run Wietecs on mine and there great
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