lowering the leon 1.9 tdi

[Bowen]

hi,

Looking to lower my 04 leon about 30mm? is lowering a diesel diffrent to petrol due to weight of the engine? it is with some/ most cars.

if anyone can recommend what make springs (yes springs not coilovers had them on my last car, not good) they use?


Thanks

 

[DamianPM]

Yeah you'll need the correct springs for your car. For a 30mm drop I'd say go for the Eibach's...

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ei...di-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-1199-p-119.html

Damian @ DPM

 

[Bowen]

nice, thanks for the help mate.

how much is postage?

 

[Black TDI Turbo]

Ive just lowered mine 40mm with a jom springs and shocks kit off ebay cost me £140 delivered and are great sits exactly how i wanted them too.

 

[DamianPM]

nice, thanks for the help mate.

how much is postage?

£9.95 for springs.

Damian @ DPM

 

[DamianPM]

We also do the JOM 40mm kit for £139.95 delivered...

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/jo...i-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-0199-p-1184.html

Damian @ DPM

 

[S3 AKR]

Get it 4-wheel aligned after fitting mate. Mine felt rubbish until it was set up properly. My car sits on Eibach Pro-line springs/shocks - probably not low enough for you. Pics in sig link.

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

i want to make mine sit a little lower not much would say 15 20mm , whats the 30drop like

had 40mm on my old car and was too low for bumps n stuff ,

also dont want to compromise ride quality its pretty stiff/good handling now ,

in the past mates have droped cars on std shocks and it was awfull ride , bouncy etc , would this still be same or are the cupra shox better

cheers

 

[DamianPM]

It's always best to get matched springs and shocks and it'll alwyas give you a better ride quality and a better hadling car.

Damian @ DPM

 

[jonjay]

My H&R Cup Kit lowered the car 35mm. Although I was pleased at the time looking at it now I wish it was another 15mm lower so a 45-50mm drop wouldnt be so bad.

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

reason for not going too low is , bumps / lanes dont want any stiffer than oem

as i have alittle one my old car was decked on spax adjustables and even on softest his head was bouncing all over the place (plus rear passengets were getting winded

i think the oeam setup is pretty good /frim , just wanted a little lower

 

[jonjay]

reason for not going too low is , bumps / lanes dont want any stiffer than oem

as i have alittle one my old car was decked on spax adjustables and even on softest his head was bouncing all over the place (plus rear passengets were getting winded

i think the oeam setup is pretty good /frim , just wanted a little lower

Spax RSX are notoriously hard coilovers.

H&R do feel pretty OEM but leagues in front in terms of handling vs OEM. Might be a good option for you?

 

[BenO]

I've been considering the Weitec Highcon coilovers, the few posts i've seen seem to be positive. Never lowered a car before and its those 'drive over' middle of the road speed humps that worry me. If i get them i'll defo be getting the train when i go back to Shef though!

 

[DamianPM]

Well we have them on special at the moment so it's the perfect time to buy them...

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/we...i-19tdi-cupra-19tdi-fr-19tdi-0999-p-1587.html

Damian @ DPM