Lowering springs- talk to me

[Dazie00]

Looking into going a tad lower, don't really want to ruin comfort or go to low, so amny options on the market, have tried VWR before but found them awful TBH,
Eibach
Emmanualle Designs
H&R
APR
Anybody got experience i. this area, don't really want to go the expense of coilovers if i can help it
Thanks

[oryx3dr]

I could be wrong but are the VWR springs not just rebranded Eibach springs? Don't take my word for it but I'm sure that WAS the case, maybe not anymore.

[sjw]

Eibach Pro don't give as much of a drop, but are almost universally praised. They'd be my choice.

[P_D15LEY]

I've just ordered a set of Eibach Pro's . I'll let you know the outcome

[jaceyboy]

Interested in this too, please post pics once fitted

[Dazie00]

I've just ordered a set of Eibach Pro's . I'll let you know the outcome

Thats what i've ordered as well , getting fitted next tuesday .

[245PS]

I am not interested in going any lower, but I'd be interested to see if ride is improved with these. I have both DCC and 18's, yet the ride is harsher than I expected.

[SRGTD]

I am not interested in going any lower, but I'd be interested to see if ride is improved with these. I have both DCC and 18's, yet the ride is harsher than I expected.

I would have thought that if you have both 18” wheels and DCC then the ride should be pretty good for a performance hatch, although I accept that ride quality is quite subjective and what’s good or acceptable to some may not be for others.

Could it be that it’s your tyres that are contributing towards a harsher than expected ride quality? Some tyre brands have quite stiff sidewalls (e.g. Bridgestones) that will contribute to a firmer, less compliant ride quality than tyres with less stiff sidewalls. Also, VW’s recommended tyre pressures might also be a factor in the ‘harsher than expected’ ride; VW set their recommended pressures settings quite high to reduce the tyres rolling resistance with the primary objective of improving CO2 emissions rather than to improve ride quality.

[Watts]

I am not interested in going any lower, but I'd be interested to see if ride is improved with these. I have both DCC and 18's, yet the ride is harsher than I expected.

Could it be that it’s your tyres that are contributing towards a harsher than expected ride quality? Some tyre brands have quite stiff sidewalls (e.g. Bridgestones) that will contribute to a firmer, less compliant ride quality than tyres with less stiff sidewalls.

When I last swapped tyres (previous car) from Pirellis to Michelins there was a distinct improvement in ride quality. Worth thinking about.

[245PS]

I am not interested in going any lower, but I'd be interested to see if ride is improved with these. I have both DCC and 18's, yet the ride is harsher than I expected.

I would have thought that if you have both 18” wheels and DCC then the ride should be pretty good for a performance hatch, although I accept that ride quality is quite subjective and what’s good or acceptable to some may not be for others.

Could it be that it’s your tyres that are contributing towards a harsher than expected ride quality? Some tyre brands have quite stiff sidewalls (e.g. Bridgestones) that will contribute to a firmer, less compliant ride quality than tyres with less stiff sidewalls. Also, VW’s recommended tyre pressures might also be a factor in the ‘harsher than expected’ ride; VW set their recommended pressures settings quite high to reduce the tyres rolling resistance with the primary objective of improving CO2 emissions rather than to improve ride quality.

I have Michelins upfront and Bridgestone on the rear. The Bridgestones although they have good tread, they look old, so I am going to change them anyway so I have the same tyre all round. Will do this and see whats what! Thanks guys. Edit: Tyres booked for Saturday!