17" wheels on ED30?

[RedRobin]

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Hi Hotrod

17's will definitely fit the Mk5 GTI whether Ed30 or not. I started off with Monza 17's (still have them) but now run on Monza 18's White Worm Special Edition (soon to be powdercoated to banish the worm forever!!).

I found the difference in ride on the Monza 17's and 18's to be negligible and most others have reported the same - Perhaps a little firmer but certainly not harsher. Going 18" to 17" isn't likely to be hugely felt imo.

Subject to what VW Racing advise on my slightly bouncy front end, I may be selling my Koni FSD's - So far, they reckon it's my springs and not the KoniFSD's.

hi red , if you decide to sell the fsd s i m more than interested , cheers 

....But only if I can establish that the FSD's are okay. If they've gone 'soft' or something, the last thing I want to do is sell them on. I'll be using VWR to sort it all out. I've just noticed that my Eibach Pro-Kit springs box says "Golf V TDI" on it!!! Fecking Awesome better not have got it wrong!

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^^whats the part number on it RR , as the 1.9tdi shares the same part number as the GTi

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10-85-014-06-22  should be the number for both i think

[RedRobin]

10-85-014-06-22  should be the number for both i think

....You're a star!

10-85-014-07-22 and "VW GOLF V 2.0 TDI" is what's written.

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hmm your dsg though aren't you ?, perhaps the 7 is for the dsg, it's listed for 1.9 dsg and the 2.0 sdi and 2.0 tdi , no mention of the gti , I'm sure awesome will have got it right

[RedRobin]

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But why would the springs be different for a DSG car? - If it's weight related, then there's a difference between the 3-door and 5-door versions.

[SteveP]

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But why would the springs be different for a DSG car? - If it's weight related, then there's a difference between the 3-door and 5-door versions.

Heres a list I of part numbers I found for the pro kit: -

1.4, 1.6, 1.6 FSI - Eibach Part No. E10-85-014-05-22

1.4TSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI automatic gear box, 2.0 FSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0SDI - Eibach Part No. E10-85-014-06-22

1.9 TDI DSG, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI DSG - Eibach Part No. E10-85-014-07-22

GTI 2.0 TFSI, GTI 2.0 TFSI DSG - Eibach Part No. E10-85-014-06-22

2.0 FSI 4Motion, 1.9 TDI 4Motion, 2.0 TDI 4Motion - Eibach Part No. E10-85-014-16-22

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But why would the springs be different for a DSG car? - If it's weight related, then there's a difference between the 3-door and 5-door versions.

well, at a guess and i'm no expert they either put a different spring on the DSG because the weight is aimed more towards the front of the car hence needing a different spring to allow for this so the car can sit right as well as handle correctly, or they have a slightly different strut on DSG cars (although i doubt it)

[RedRobin]

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I've just spoken directly with Eibach and have now disarmed the Exocet missile pointing towards Awesome in Manchester!

The serial # Eibach springs I've got are absolutely fine for my DSG GTI - The TDI labelling doesn't make any difference according to Eibach - It's the front axle weight which is the important factor and the Pro-Kit springs I've got are ok up to 1,130 Kg.

The new Eibach coilovers are expected to be available in early December. They are stainless steel and adjustable.

We are now thinking that the extra grip being delivered with the VWR/Quaife diff is exposing the Koni FSD dynamics as not being up to my mods, but we need to investigate further.

Hotrod - I'll email you about my FSD's.

[Hurdy]

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But why would the springs be different for a DSG car? - If it's weight related, then there's a difference between the 3-door and 5-door versions.

well, at a guess and i'm no expert they either put a different spring on the DSG because the weight is aimed more towards the front of the car hence needing a different spring to allow for this so the car can sit right as well as handle correctly, or they have a slightly different strut on DSG cars (although i doubt it)

DSG has different diameter mounts to Manual. So I'm told.