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Offline LaserBlue

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any pix of lowered GTI?
« on: 15 March 2008, 06:13 »
has anybody got any before and after photos of there GTI lowered?

Really thinking about doing mine but dunno if it will be usable like it is now with the bumps, roads around here?
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Offline block

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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #1 on: 15 March 2008, 08:02 »
This is how low im runnning mine and it clears all the speedhumps round here and deals with the crappy country roads ok too.
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Offline duffy78

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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #2 on: 15 March 2008, 08:39 »
that looks good block,

are you running just springs or coilovers?
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #3 on: 15 March 2008, 10:12 »
....

BEFORE:




AFTER:




KoniFSD + Eibach Pro-Kit + Eibach Anti Roll Bars = Very practical for fast road use :cool:

My car looks soooo different before all the mods!! :shocked:
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #4 on: 15 March 2008, 10:30 »
@ Red rob...

Is it also wearing 18s in the after pic?
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #5 on: 15 March 2008, 11:24 »
Quote from: PabloGTI on 15 March 2008, 10:30
@ Red rob...

Is it also wearing 18s in the after pic?

....Yes, but the overall wheel+tyre circumference remains the same. The lowering difference can be seen in the tyre to wheel arch gaps. It's not a lot when you use KoniFSD's because otherwise they won't function properly - It's 'real-world ride' versus 'lowered look', and much as I loved the lowered look, I much prefer the handling I've got. :smiley:
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #6 on: 15 March 2008, 13:24 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 15 March 2008, 11:24
Quote from: PabloGTI on 15 March 2008, 10:30
@ Red rob...

Is it also wearing 18s in the after pic?

....Yes, but the overall wheel+tyre circumference remains the same. The lowering difference can be seen in the tyre to wheel arch gaps. It's not a lot when you use KoniFSD's because otherwise they won't function properly - It's 'real-world ride' versus 'lowered look', and much as I loved the lowered look, I much prefer the handling I've got. :smiley:
How do you know have you tried one as low as mine? :rolleyes:

Mines on coilovers btw theres a thread about them a page or so back. :wink:
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #7 on: 15 March 2008, 15:05 »
Quote from: block on 15 March 2008, 13:24
Quote from: RedRobin on 15 March 2008, 11:24
It's not a lot when you use KoniFSD's because otherwise they won't function properly - It's 'real-world ride' versus 'lowered look', and much as I loved the lowered look, I much prefer the handling I've got. :smiley:
How do you know have you tried one as low as mine? :rolleyes:

Mines on coilovers btw theres a thread about them a page or so back. :wink:

....Yes, I have - An 05 build 270 bhp road and track Mk5 GTI on Bilstein PSS-9 height adjustable coil-overs, but only dropped 30mm for the road, resulting in a more comfortable ride for the road - Pic :-




All I'm saying is that I prefer a less rock-hard ride for the road, especially in my neck of the woods. Also, my driving style prefers to avoid tyre rubbing (and wheelspin). Do you do trackdays, block?

Btw, in my opinion you should always do a 4-wheel laser alignment after changing tyres or suspension, if you can.

:smiley:

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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #8 on: 15 March 2008, 15:09 »
You got anymore pictures of the blue mk5 Red?, liking them rims :smiley:
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Re: any pix of lowered GTI?
« Reply #9 on: 15 March 2008, 15:10 »
Before:



After:



Still completely useable and comfortable, obviously a bit stiffer but the suspension doesn't crash on its stops and the handling is much improved.
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