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The Official Driver Gear/VWR Spring Thread
- Thread starter snobrdrdan
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hbrown0509
Go Kart Champion
Looks like they changed the VWR springs...also what do think about the VWR kit?
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95tequesta
Passed Driver's Ed
Aren't these them? https://www.hstuning.com/vw-driver-39s-gear-springs.html
manol
Professional Jerk
Yes, quite positive. You might find a couple of kits laying around, but remember there are different versions for DSG 5dr/3dr, manual etc....
Yes, but I'm not sure what variant of the car they're for. The Driver's Gear springs changed depending on if you have a 3 or 5 door, DSG or manual etc.
eldiablo1
Ready to race!
DG springs specifically built for 4 door vehicles are widely available (manual and DSG).
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...010-2014/steering-and-suspension/springs.html
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...010-2014/steering-and-suspension/springs.html
manol
Professional Jerk
Wildly available, and the last remaining stock for 4 doors from 1 specific website are 2 very different things.
eldiablo1
Ready to race!
True enough. Members have been stating that these springs are no longer available, or limited in availability for the past 3 years. I referenced only 1 website (where I buy my parts from) but others have referenced other sites that are selling them. Let's see when they actually run out...
A quick search will show you where else you can buy them.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=5K4071677A
Deathbyart
Go Kart Newbie
Ever get an answer? I am wondering if I can just use 4 door on my 2 door (6spd). Not sure why there would be a difference
eldiablo1
Ready to race!
4 door DSG model is about 130 lbs heavier than a 2 door 6MT. Based on this your vehicle may ride a but higher on these springs vs. those designed for 6MT.
I know people with DSG were installing springs for 6MT to get the lowest ride height out of these springs.
These springs may negatively influence the rake of your car. You might find more info on this topic if you scour this thread.
kitoyskie1285
Ready to race!
Going to Install dg springs 4door dsg pair up with koni str.t.. ecs heavy strut mount and refresh hardware
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snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
PM'd you back
I had a set of the ECS mounts, and they squeaked like crazy right out of the box. Skip them and stick with OEM.
hbrown0509
Go Kart Champion
Anyone have used the Sachs OE equivalent strut mounts?
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They're probably identical to what's put on at the factory. Sachs is a Tier 1 supplier and they make the OEM shocks for these cars (that's what mine had from the factory, anyway).