thoughts on these alloys

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:36 pm

I believe the Polo GTI was only lowered 10mm than standard, not much really but I guess VW think it must make some difference.

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:05 pm

wishing I had got the 50mm springs now

just wanted my car sitting about my tyres getting rid of the gap.

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:05 pm

sorry, *above* my tyres.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:13 pm

where did you get them from?

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:29 pm

motorworld. they are spax springs, motorworld talked me out of getting the 50mm one cos I would have to change other stuff. can some1 get a pic up off my car on 15'' lowered 30mm if poss??

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:31 pm

havn't got any lowered 30, but you can have one lowered 80! save up and get coilovers!

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:31 pm

carmadaaron wrote:http://www.airspeedshop.co.uk/teamshock ... e/dave.htm

i hope David doesnt mind me putting these links up

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... highlight=

not at all!

flattered! I will fetch some up to date pics.....

still some gap (and it's a mk4 i know) and that's about 50 or 60mm - never been quite sure as the chap who got the springs wasn't 100% sure either!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:38 pm

badboypolo wrote:motorworld. they are spax springs, motorworld talked me out of getting the 50mm one cos I would have to change other stuff. can some1 get a pic up off my car on 15'' lowered 30mm if poss??

cant u get a refund?

I think GMax ones are -60mm

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:30 pm

dunno, got them now, in my boot. went to see a guy about fitting them today, he said Â£120, but think I can get them done for Â£80.

AKs_SlickPolo · Post by **AKs_SlickPolo** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:31 am

Not meaning to put ya off but a mate who got some 35mm eibach springs on his mk5 found that it didnt look too different from how it was as standard

but they do tend to settle a tad bit after a bit of general wear. I was thinking of lowering my mk4 with the same springs, but now i have changed my mind and will save up so i can go for a better drop.

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:18 pm

the boy in my work gor his bora tdi sport lowered 30mm and its sitting just abouve his 18s. said it'll be the same with mine.?

mk5 polo · Post by **mk5 polo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:08 am

sup dude, just fitted Eibach sportline springs 30mm, there sitting over GTI shocks on standard 14" alloys. hope this helps

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:22 pm

tnanks m8. Its hard to see. what do you think about it?where is it sitting? is there still a gap there?

mk5 polo · Post by **mk5 polo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:21 pm

There's still a gap of about 3-4 cm

Definatley looks lower than standard and handles 5 times as better also more comfortable!

Ive heard lowering more than 30mm on standard shocks can result in a harsh ride!

Hopes this helps!

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:44 am

I hears that too. well av bought them now and I've got a guy fitting them next friday. should have my wheels by thursday too.