I am afraid that with a couple hundred more miles, they will settle another 1/4 inch which would put me at that height of eibach pro-kit, if I wanted a pro-kit thats what I would have bought.
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I am afraid that with a couple hundred more miles, they will settle another 1/4 inch which would put me at that height of eibach pro-kit, if I wanted a pro-kit thats what I would have bought.
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
If the dealer is doing it...they'll remove the axle bolts
And you definitely should replace the strut pinch bolt & the rear lower control arm bolts.
They're only like $2-3 each or something anyways....costing maybe $10-12 for all 4 bolts + the cost of the axle bolts
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Wow....I envy your setup actually. Your car looks perfect man!
I prefer the lower look in the front.
A couple things to point out...these springs won't really settle much. They're linear.
Progressive springs will settle though because they're softer with the dead coils and all.
Also...I don't get why you'd be paranoid. The Pro-Kits do give a big drop (but look nice).....BUT (ideally) you need after market dampers with them.
With the DG springs....you don't. They pair up with the stock dampers perfectly.
Also you get a better ride with the DG springs too.
Did you get an alignment yet?
That WILL affect your drop height as well. You need to find a reputable shop that'll get it correctly into spec. I had my dealer do it and the guy knew what he was doing (has a slammed MK5 Rabbit) and shifted the subframe to get it into spec. That also made my drop (and camber) almost perfectly even on both sides.
Before the alignment, my driver's side sat a little higher than the passenger side!
You'll be fine
eevolution3
Passed Driver's Ed
Hi guys,
Im from Malaysia and this thread's got me super interested in these set of DGs.
Can anyone help to verify the total weight (of the springs) and dimensions of the packaging that the springs came in? Im thinking of importing them in and would like to check the charges for freight.
My GTI is equipped with DCC but heck it shud work fine wit it..Just wanna lower it a tad coz wit my BBS 19s it looks like a mini SUV..haha..:laugh:
Hope to get some help from the bros here..cheers
Im from Malaysia and this thread's got me super interested in these set of DGs.
Can anyone help to verify the total weight (of the springs) and dimensions of the packaging that the springs came in? Im thinking of importing them in and would like to check the charges for freight.
My GTI is equipped with DCC but heck it shud work fine wit it..Just wanna lower it a tad coz wit my BBS 19s it looks like a mini SUV..haha..:laugh:
Hope to get some help from the bros here..cheers
I did get an alignment day of install, and every parameter was almost dead center after some adjusting.
I always thought drivers side was suppose to sit slightly higher with no driver, then when you add driver weight, it normalizes.
I guess I am overreacting, I just didn't think I would get nearly 1.5" drop, which is what it is on the front, only .75" in rear. I suppose if I used the DSG versions, the drop would be very slightly less on front.
I just ordered the strut spreader bit from metalnerd.com, this $15 tool probably would have saved me close to an hour in labor cost.
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Carbon Steel
Go Kart Champion
^^^^^ Very nice, closed the gap up front, looks good.
^^Wow!!! I agree it looks great! You are not going to get any sympathy with photos like that. It looks pretty symmetrical to me and the drop looks significant for the DG springs. I hear what you are saying about it being 25" front and 25.5" rear, but man oh man it looks darn good in the photos.
isons429
Ready to race!
I have this exact same question, as I have a 4 door 2010 2.5 and REALLY want these springs. In the first page, the parts numbers don't indicate which springs to order for a 4 door 2.5. I also just put on my 18" OZ Ultraleggera's and the gap is making me want these even more. Any ideas?:iono:
I have a 2 door DSG as well and bought the ones for the DSG. I'm having them installed Thursday so I'll let you know how the turn out. Pray for no front rake!
michal
Go Kart Champion
Ha ha! Thanks.
EvilBoffin
Passed Driver's Ed
Michal & Shatooi -
PLEASE keep us updated when you've got them installed!!
I'm another 2dr DSG guy, and really want to hear about your results with the DSG and Manual DG springs. Before & after measurements - and PICS will be most appreciated. :w00t:
I have a new set of Koni Yellows sitting at the house just waiting for the right springs to go with them. It's down to the DG's right now - just have to choose the right version...
Thanks guys.
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PLEASE keep us updated when you've got them installed!!
I'm another 2dr DSG guy, and really want to hear about your results with the DSG and Manual DG springs. Before & after measurements - and PICS will be most appreciated. :w00t:
I have a new set of Koni Yellows sitting at the house just waiting for the right springs to go with them. It's down to the DG's right now - just have to choose the right version...
Thanks guys.
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snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
You should've waited to do the alignment, IMO...like at least 100 miles or so...ideally like 500 so everything can settle
Regardless, your drop looks good.
You gotta remember (I started this thread), and I posted it before, that the manual transmissions seem to sit lower than the DSG's from the factory
So if you throw on a lowering spring that lowers it the same amount on both cars....the manual is gonna be lower obviously since it started lower
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
I don't think your reverse thinking will work
They drop the same amount...the springs rates are just different to compensate for the different weights
The difference in drop heights, like I just posted, is because the manual transmission cars sit lower from the factory