Lowering bog standard 1.6TDi

[Psyclist]

I've had my Leon a couple of years now, and I've been considering dropping the suspension on it for a while, but also had my head up my arse for a while, so never really looked into it.

Anyway, MOT last week flagged leaks on the rear struts, so I'm going to have to replace them, and just wondered if I'm as well just getting a full kit while I'm at it.

What kind of heights have people managed to lower to without hitting the bodywork or having to mess about with other parts of the car too much, and can anyone recommend any particular sets?

Cheers all!

K

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[BigJase88]

Koni FSD shock absorbers and Eibach Pro Kit springs

Look no further

 

[SuperV8]

I've had my Leon a couple of years now, and I've been considering dropping the suspension on it for a while, but also had my head up my arse for a while, so never really looked into it.

Anyway, MOT last week flagged leaks on the rear struts, so I'm going to have to replace them, and just wondered if I'm as well just getting a full kit while I'm at it.

What kind of heights have people managed to lower to without hitting the bodywork or having to mess about with other parts of the car too much, and can anyone recommend any particular sets?

Cheers all!

K

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Was it just an advisory for damper misting? or did it actually fail on leaking dampers?
VAG have an 'allowance' for some misting of the dampers so if just an advisory just clean it & keep an eye on it.

 

[DamianPM]

You can go to 40mm without any problems. What kind of drop were you thinking?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Psyclist]

40mm would probably me more than adequate I reckon.

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[DamianPM]

AP and ST offer 40mm kits. If you can confirm your front strut diameter and wether you have independent or non-independent rear suspension we can provide links to them.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Psyclist]

Definitely a cross member on the rear, but I'll have to check the front struts and get back to you.

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[BigJase88]

Definitely a cross member on the rear, but I'll have to check the front struts and get back to you.

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They will more than likely be 50mm but worth checking with a caliper

 

[Psyclist]

Definitely 50mm struts!

Apologies for the delay. The Mrs had hidden my verniers

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[DamianPM]

AP - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ca...19-16tdi-18tsi-nonindependent-rear-suspension

Koni - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ca...19-16tdi-18tsi-nonindependent-rear-suspension

ST - https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ca...9-16tdi-18tfsi-nonindependent-rear-suspension

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Psyclist]

What a legend! And local too!

Cheers man!

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