Lowering springs

[GazEP3]

Just fitted a set of the Eibach springs to a friend's 1.6TDI.
Unfortunately didn't get a chance to take any pictures so don't have much to show. However I'd be more than happy to sort you a set out for £142 all in!

Regards, Al.

would they suit the 1.4 sc? Sounds like a good price to me, delivery to NI extra?

 

[DEAN0]

Just fitted a set of the Eibach springs to a friend's 1.6TDI.
Unfortunately didn't get a chance to take any pictures so don't have much to show. However I'd be more than happy to sort you a set out for £142 all in!

Regards, Al.

Strange that Eibach don't offer a spring kit for the FR SC 2.0CR TDi.

The SC 1.6TDi is showing 940kg front axle & 820kg rear axle

The SC 2.0TDi is showing 950kg front axle & 800kg rear axle

Must be some other reason that the 1.6TDi kit is not approved for the 2.0TDi

 

[N1cky wood]

I just dropped mine 40mm on springs, it's just the right amount. Still has about 1" above the tyres but it looks nice and squat now

 

[craig247]

dropped my 1.6tdi 35mm with springs direct from seat much better

 

[char_baby]

thought seat only do 25mm springs?

 

[N1cky wood]

I used eibach springs. A good buy

 

[robby71]

I used eibach springs. A good buy

I thought Eibach were -35mm?

 

[GazEP3]

I thought Eibach were -35mm?

Nope they're 25mm according to Eibach but from my experience with Eibachs they always drop more than quoted.

 

[N1cky wood]

I measured it up before and after, and it was about 38mm drop. So, il go with 40.
They ride really well thow, keeps the car much more level.

 

[GazEP3]

Need to start saving for springs next methinks

 

[T72]

I put Eibach springs on my cupra but unfortunately I'm not too happy with them. I know most people seem to love them but I like neither the new ride height nor the ride.

I took before and after measurements and the rear end dropped almost 40 mm but the front only about 10 mm. With the stock springs the rear was about 20 mm higher than front, so now the front is sligtly higher than the rear... Also the ride is IMHO rather choppy at the rear.

I guess there are some production variances with springs and perhaps this is just a set that is a little off?

I liked KW springs on my previous car (golf V) so I might try them out later.

 

[5509433]

Is there an easy way to measure what drop you need?

Im currently on 16" rims, and will eventually go to 17".

Not sure on 25, 30 or 35. Ive seen 45 but i don't want to take that big of a risk!

 

[char_baby]

Just measure what you've said?

30 is the safe option for just above the tyre.

 

[5509433]

Just measure what you've said?

30 is the safe option for just above the tyre.

Measure from the inside arch to the tire? Or outside arch?

 

[char_baby]

My guess, if I was to do it would be outside. As its standard now and you'd be changing it from standard to say, 30/35mm lower.

 

[5509433]

Has any one tried Pi springs? There rather cheap..

 

[Robban]

I have the H&R springs that lower 25 mm in front and 40 mm in the back (have the 1,2 TSI ST).
Eibach is more comfortable for sure but will not be lowering as much as H&R.
Had the H&R on several cars and also on my Mercedes SLK.
For sure the H&R springs ALWAYS lower what they are stating......I mean it not so fun to have made all the work and effort to see it drop 10 mm.....go for well known brands !

Rob

 

[5509433]

I just dropped mine on Apex 35mm. Not a massive drop to be honest. I was put off by the H&R springs because they only offered 25mm at the front. I couldn't find 40 all round. So I went for the 35mm. See the drop in my RR thread.

 

[GazEP3]

Has any one tried Pi springs? There rather cheap..

Yes once, took them out a week later.... nuff said

 

[robloake]

Got mine on the 25/40mm H&R's, drops the rear a bit more so the car sits with really nice stance, ride is teeth shattering !! Does hang on well in the bendy bits though, Go for it