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what 40mm lowering kit?
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:39 pm
by GMANGTI
which kit would ppl recomend, i am looking at the full springs and shocks kit. any ideas?
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:29 pm
by Si_GTi
If your original dampers are in good nick, then you could match them with Eibach Sportline springs as some others have done on the forum. This is the path I intend to take (unless I come into some money before then and buy coilies) and will match the springs to my existing OE dampers, as long as they are in good condition...
I don't actually know of a shocks and springs kit for the GTi, most go for springs alone or full-on coilovers! Try shopping around the usual suspects, R&A Design, Awesome, JBS, Tuningwerkes?
Cheers
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:04 pm
by GMANGTI
cheers for quik reply mate, i'll look into it, i have got a set of 50mm eibach springs that i dnt want, if u want them?
cheers
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:53 pm
by PhilGTi
Id have to agree, i love my sportlines.
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:29 pm
by Si_GTi
GMANGTI wrote:cheers for quik reply mate, i'll look into it, i have got a set of 50mm eibach springs that i dnt want, if u want them?
cheers
The Sportline ones? For a GTi? Yeah, I'd be interested mate. If you want to PM me pictures and an idea of price, that would be great
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:35 pm
by Si_GTi
Found some springs and dampers you might like incidentally, Awesome GTI are offering a Koni kit for the Polo which will fit the GTi:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20polom ... nsion.html
Koni Sport Adjustable Suspension Kits
KONI serves sporting drivers with a carefully designed range of sport shock absorbers and suspension kits with lowering springs. This line focuses on exceptional road-holding and handling properties, combined with an acceptable level of comfort.
These kits will give the car absolutely superb road-holding qualities and the looks of a real sports car. With lowering springs the centre of gravity of the car is lowered. Combined with a firmer suspension this will result in even better steering qualities and reduced body movement.
# KONI's product range offers you complete suspension kits consisting of matching springs and dampers. Of course, the lowering is limited to such an extent that the car will still remain suitable for normal street use. Kit contains 4 Adjustable SPORTS shock absorbers
# Most Shock Absorbers are Top Adjustable
# Perfectly matched Lowered coil spring Kit to ensure superb handling
# Lowers up to 35mm depending on the model
# FREE Bump Stop Kit included
# LIFETIME WARRANTY
Koni Sport Kit Polo 6N2 1.4, 1.7TDI, GTI: £310
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:24 pm
by GMANGTI
cheers for your help guys. not sure how much i can afford to spend, gmax do a kit for £220, mite be ok, cuz im not gona do track days or anyhtin, any body had any experience with theses springs?
i am selling my 50mm sportline eibach springs in box with bout 1000miles on them for bout £100, as i paid £160 for them!lol
cheers
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:28 pm
by loud
if you already had it lowered 50mm why are you only wanting to go 40mm?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:38 pm
by Randall
polosilver wrote:Id have to agree, i love my sportlines.
Yeah sportlines are TOPS if your taking that route
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:53 pm
by loud
i got a set of sportlines for £128.29 including vat and delivery from
www.dcdezign.com
cheapest i could find and they beat any price if you find better
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:06 am
by cyhliu
I've had my Sportlines for over a year and a half now and I'm pleased with them although I've kept the original shocks and because of this I believe they are on their way out...
Nice handling although can be harsh at times but then you can't really have both the comfort and the handling, you are going to have to sacrifice one or the other!
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:13 am
by GMANGTI
i only want to lower it 40mm because i want to fit sum 16 by 7.5 wheels on it and im thinking 50mm is jst to low for this size of wheel.
what do you think?? anybody done this?
cheers
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:46 am
by loud
hehe comfort schmomfort, i prefer having a hard right to be honest, i hate feeling bouncy
i'm sure alot of people have it lowered 50+ with 16x7's but someone else will need to confirm that 7.5's would be ok at that lowerage