Lowering Springs

[GrahamFR]

Im going to do what i normally do and buy a load of stuff for my car before it even arrives in the UK. So far ive only got a tax disc holder, but now i feel its time (just been paid) to buy something a little more expensive.

So, given the choice, would people rather buy these:

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts/vwr-sport-springs/

or these:

http://performance-suspension.eibach.de/en/news_en/eibach-vw-golf-vii-gti

I believe the drop is slightly more on the VWR's in comparisson to the Prolines.

And I believe given the gap between the tyres and wheel arch is ridiculous that springs are a must so compare the pics and let me know what you think.

[monsta]

Do you know how much the VWR ones are?  Awesome have the Eibachs at £178.99

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golf-mk-7/vw-golf-mk7-gti-eibach-pro-kit

They're on my shopping list for sure 

[MkVIIGTD]

The VW Racing ones look like a proper job... Did you look into a price or if they were fitted by VW dealer will the warranty still be covered?

[GrahamFR]

VWR ones are £210.77 inc VAT, exlcuding shipping, still awating a price on that bit.

I have to say that i am swinging more towards VWR (not only because it will match my tax disc and eventual intake lol) but i have had Prolines and Sportlines on my last two leons without any mechanical complaints so i dont have a bad word to say about them. The only aesthetic complaint i would have with the Pro's was that they didnt reduce the height enough, the car looked normal but not lowered but its everyone personal preference in the end.

[monsta]

You make a good point about the VWR versions being better than aftermarket if you are getting problems further down the line...

[MkVIIGTD]

Do you know anything about warranty issues with these VWRacing ones GrahamFR?

[GrahamFR]

These are still aftermarket parts I'm afraid so the warranty for the springs will be lost as soon as you put them on. You will however then be covered by vwr should for instance your shocks seize up or something similar. Read this faq http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/performance-parts/faq/

And take note about changing certain parts will only stop the warranty on the effected parts. So don't think for a moment that if you lower your car and your turbo blows that your out of warranty, and you can also put the originals back on if you have an undiscoverable squeak

[monsta]

VWR springs now reduced to £189 with free delivery!

http://www.awesomegti.com/volkswagen-racing-sport-spring-set-vw-golf-mk7-gti

[GTI7me]

Monsta stop it. You are going to get me in trouble! Although the offer runs to the end of May. So maybe i will treat myself then 

J

[monsta]

Monsta stop it. You are going to get me in trouble! Although the offer runs to the end of May. So maybe i will treat myself then 

J

Ha, yeah sorry!

I'm in two minds about doing mine now, after 5000 miles it seems to have settled down and doesn't seem as high when I look at it.  Still, I can think about it for a month and a half and still benefit from this offer!