New Mark 6 GTi Owner....

[Kerrse]

I run mine on Sport all the time 

[Mr GTD]

I run mine on Sport all the time 

Never put in sport mode but what does it actually do? Does it feel much better than in D

[Kerrse]

I run mine on Sport all the time 

Never put in sport mode but what does it actually do? Does it feel much better than in D

Depends how you drive & yes you can feel the difference especially when cornering at speed, not sure i would of paid for it though luckily it comes free on the Scirocco

[Jimble]

Surprising someone would spend £700 on ACC and then make it completely useless by lowering the car?? As you say, nout queer as folk!

Why would it be useless?
Mine is lowered on ACC and behaves just fine.

Hmm, My bad! Just assumed that the shocks had been changed too...


I'll get my coat... :embarassed:

[Ess_Three]

Depends how you drive & yes you can feel the difference especially when cornering at speed, not sure i would of paid for it though luckily it comes free on the Scirocco

The 'rocco valving seems a shade softer in 'sport' than the GTIs from what I remember.
Also, it'll be tyre profile dependant.
On my 35 series tyres, it's pretty harsh unless the roads are smooth...but the way it turns in, and the way you can bring the rear end into play in sport, is a big change 

[Ess_Three]

Hmm, My bad! Just assumed that the shocks had been changed too...

I'll get my coat... :embarassed:

There are tests out there in the public domian where various suspension set-ups were tested both on the road and on the track...no surprises that a quality coilover system like the KW V3 gives the best track performance...with compromised road performance.
The same articles show that one of the best set-ups for road use is a quality set of moderately lowered, progressive wound springs, with ACC dampers.

Lengthy discssions with VW Racing confirm this...and they offer both set-ups.

So you can lower it and not ruin the ride, gain better handling and better looks whilst keeping ACC. 

[NORTHERNER]

Quick update from me... so, picked up the car on Friday and since then have had a wedding to attend that lasted a couple of days so only really had this morning to give the car a quick eye-balling.... one thing I have discovered is that these springs have been fitted: http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/pi-spring-kit-sportpack-vw-golf-mk6-20tsi-gti-160ps-042009-lowers-front-by-25mmrear-by-20mm-80478-new_p1254341.htm...

Also did some comparisons on ride height (quite rough and ready - basically placing a ruler on the wheel and then measuring from the top of the wheel arch to the ruler):

My standard mark 5 GTI: Front = 30mm, Rear = 40mm
My new mark 6 GTI with PI springs: Front = 10mm, Rear = 35mm.... doesn't seem correct to me!  Guess the specialist will confirm.

Anyone heard of these PI guys before? I dont like the look so will be replacing them with something more OEM looking... I am thinking something that gives me about 20mm on the front and 25mm on the rear would be good... bit lower than OEM but doesn't slam the car, maintains decent ride quality but also improves over the standard stock suspension? Ess_three... do you rate the VW Racing Springs?  From what you say it looks like you get a 25mm drop front and 20mm drop rear?  What does that leave you with in clearance/ride height?  10mm front and 15mm rear?

[Ess_Three]

Quick update from me... so, picked up the car on Friday and since then have had a wedding to attend that lasted a couple of days so only really had this morning to give the car a quick eye-balling.... one thing I have discovered is that these springs have been fitted: http://www.pi-suspension.co.uk/pi-spring-kit-sportpack-vw-golf-mk6-20tsi-gti-160ps-042009-lowers-front-by-25mmrear-by-20mm-80478-new_p1254341.htm...

Anyone heard of these PI guys before?

Yup...they are cheap.
Why anyone would put the cheapest stuff they can get on a £30k car amazes me.

Ess_three... do you rate the VW Racing Springs?  From what you say it looks like you get a 25mm drop front and 20mm drop rear?  What does that leave you with in clearance/ride height?  10mm front and 15mm rear?

Yes I rate them highly.
Just like OEM for normal running but they do tighten up nicely if you push on.

As for the clearances...don't know. and I'm offshore just now so can't measure.

This is how it sits:


It sits pretty level though.

[NORTHERNER]

Thanks for that Ess_Three - looks good! Can't wait to replace these springs!

[mkviken]

looker teeside have some VWR springs for sale for £150 as they got them for a new beetle and they don't fit so want rid of them. they're only a subtle drop and work with the standard struts.

http://www.vagcars.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=6690


i would have had them but I'm going to change the shocks while I'm on so going to get a matching kit.