Lowering the Car

[maxamus]

Right i want to lower my car. BUT im a noob so what parts do i need, how much is it looking at costing, should i use VW?, how much should i lower by....etc?

Im thinking of lowering it 20mm.
Car has 18" alloys

[Komenda]

If you just want to lower it then some aftermarket springs are the best and most cost effective option. Best (IMO) and I'm sure some others will agree are Eibach Pro Kit. They will drop the car to the height you want and won't cost the earth to buy or fit. They will also have the added bonus of improving body roll.

Linky - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=7655&xSec=850

[maxamus]

Does that Eibach Pro-Kit include 4 springs?

And is that all i'll need interms of parts?

Also, how expensive a job is it interms of labour?

[08micsta]

Hey

You can lower the car pretty low even with the 18's. I would suggest Koni Springs as they are apparently pretty good from what I have heard. Or the Eibach Pro Kit. Not sure where you get them though? Try awesome?

I think I must stop telling people what to do you should try the maintenance section. There is a lot of info there.

Mike

[Komenda]

Yep 4 springs in the box and its a straight swap. VW will more than likely want a kidney and left nut to do it, so if you have a local garage you're friendly with I would ask them. Most you should pay for fitting is an hour labour £30 to £50, its an easy job. Or if you are mechanically minded its not hard to do yourself.

[maxamus]

Thanks

Would i need to get my tracking / wheels aligned once its lowered?

[Komenda]

Yep, any change to the suspension its wise to get the alignment checked.

[maxamus]

so probably looking at £300 all in.....

[Manu_R32]

Maxamus! I have a pro kit lying around the house if u want...i bought it but didnt fit it as my dad agreed to get me the R32 so i couldnt  play around with the GTI...here are some pics.

[maxamus]

How much do you want for it manu ?