Lowering springs

[GazEP3]

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

Was the same on my Mk4, seriously stiff, handled well but the ride quality was awful

 

[markmeus]

I started this thread almost a year ago
But I am pleased to say I have finally got the car lowered.

Went for the 20mm Eibachs in the end as I really didn't want to mess up the ride quality.

Here's a before:

And the after (also with the 17" wheels)

Ride is pretty much the same - maybe a tiny bit firmer, and a little better in the corners.

I'm really pleased with them, didn't really want the car to look like it was lowered, but didn't like it being on stilts either. So I think the Eibachs are a great choice for improving the looks without makeing the ride harsh.

 

[RLyons]

I'm thinking about getting some eibachs for my FR. Is it necessary to do a 4 wheel geometry re-alignment afterwards?

Has anyone put these on their FR? Wouldn't mind seeing the drop!

Markmeus - are your tyres 225/45/17 (leon fr tyres) as your arches seem well filled compared to normal wheels!

 

[markmeus]

Yes they are 225/45/17 - look great, but the rub a bit when there are people in the back so I'll be downsizing them to 215/40/17 when I get new tyres in the near future.
Speedo is also way out with the 225s!

 

[RLyons]

Think I'm going to go with eibachs, I don't want to ruin the ride with h&rs, and cannot afford dampers!

 

[Copey]

Eibach are known for producing some aof the best spring set-ups with compromising ride quality, its what il be geting i think when i get round to it.

 

[robloake]

Think I'm going to go with eibachs, I don't want to ruin the ride with h&rs, and cannot afford dampers!

I had the H&R's on the BOC, looked great, ride awful!!!!!!!!! Go with the Eibach's

 

[MARKG_BOC]

I've just brought some eibach springs so soon as I get them fitted I'll post some pics up

 

[blackmagicibiza]

I have the JOM coilovers fitted to mine. They are right down as well so I'm guessing around 70-80mm drop all round.

Here is a pic of the car now

 

[Fleshers Boc]

I have the JOM coilovers fitted to mine. They are right down as well so I'm guessing around 70-80mm drop all round.



What sized wheels have you got on? I'm just wondering because I was looking at the JOM coilovers but went with V-maxx and still have room to drop the car more but I wouldn't be able to drive it, and I'm on 17s

 

[blackmagicibiza]

What sized wheels have you got on? I'm just wondering because I was looking at the JOM coilovers but went with V-maxx and still have room to drop the car more but I wouldn't be able to drive it, and I'm on 17s

they are 17" wheels but can't remember what tyre size off hand

 

[blackmagicibiza]

They are 205/40/zr17 tyres

 

[char_baby]

I have the JOM coilovers fitted to mine. They are right down as well so I'm guessing around 70-80mm drop all round.



What sized wheels have you got on? I'm just wondering because I was looking at the JOM coilovers but went with V-maxx and still have room to drop the car more but I wouldn't be able to drive it, and I'm on 17s

Ah i've got V-Maxx waiting to be fitted. How much did you go down by if they aren't all the way down yet?

Got 17s on mine too.

 

[Fleshers Boc]

Ah i've got V-Maxx waiting to be fitted. How much did you go down by if they aren't all the way down yet?

Got 17s on mine too.

Iv gone 55mm on the front (I think) and all the way at the rear 50mm (again I think).
Iv uploaded some pictures tonight if you want to see it lowered.

 

[char_baby]

Yeah that would be good thanks!

 

[Fleshers Boc]

 

[nightflight]

bit too low for my tastes, but with the bonnet bra and white allloys that looks mean as owt!

 

[WJs]

I cant believe how ridiculous a bonnet bra looks.

The white wheels make the car look very clean tho, looks nice.

 

[Fleshers Boc]

I cant believe how ridiculous a bonnet bra looks.

The white wheels make the car look very clean tho, looks nice.

There is a genuine reason for the bonnet bra but what do you have against them?

 

[markmeus]

Looks nice - have you thought about the spoiler and skirts, that would really finish it off IMO