what coilovers/springs do you have ?

[seatleon2012]

yeah and im running 17 gold askaris with 215/40/17 tyres on them....are apex springs any good

 

[DamianPM]

What offset?

Yes for the money the Apex springs are a good option and very popular.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[seatleon2012]

ill get some of them then offset is 35

 

[seatleon2012]

basically im running 5x100 7x17 et35

 

[Deleted member 49882]

after lowering would i benefit from having my traking done also or spaing the wheels out

Yes...get it done. I didn't and the inside tread of the tires wore down very quickly. Two new tires = just under £300! Best to spend the £25 or whatever on getting the tracking done. Remember, after lowering, the OEM tracking specification will not be valid...I had to get the best 'guestimate' done ... seems to be ok so far.

 

[Chris.griz]

Hi, not too sure if i have the right thread, i have a ibiza bocanegra, getting bored of the height of the car, any idea what springs i can buy, dont really want it dropped too low.

Cheers.

 

[t.oldaker]

Hi, not too sure if i have the right thread, i have a ibiza bocanegra, getting bored of the height of the car, any idea what springs i can buy, dont really want it dropped too low.

Cheers.

mine after christmas when i get coilovers 35mm apex springs give decent drop but a pretty firm ride but im used to it

 

[DamianPM]

Hi, not too sure if i have the right thread, i have a ibiza bocanegra, getting bored of the height of the car, any idea what springs i can buy, dont really want it dropped too low.

Cheers.

Did you have a drop in mind?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Nutkin]

I have a set of Eibachs in the garage doing nothing, Brand spanking new.

 

[Chris.griz]

probably thinking around 40mm. not sure what make or anything, looking for some ideas.

cheers

 

[Aron247]

Its a little harsher than standard but handles and looks fantastic

 

[DamianPM]

probably thinking around 40mm. not sure what make or anything, looking for some ideas.

cheers

If you're looking for around 40mm then coilovers may be your best option.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[vRSy]

Im running VWR springs with H&R front/rear ARBs and superpro poly bushes, and the ride quality is as good, if not better than stock, and the handling is absolutely sublime.

I was considering AST coilovers which are pretty much the only kits i have tried which are what i would call acceptable for road use as well as track, and have the pedigree as well, but in all honesty, its so good now, im not even going to bother. ill just be adding some Bilstein B8 dampers and thats it.

 

[lucifer666]

I'm using k w coilovers. Very good drop and handling. Ibizaracebreak also has them. Ott on normal roads though

 

[darkwizard]

Hello guys. I am thinking to change the springs of the FR TDI for the H&R one's.
Do anybody know if they are softer/harder/same than the original one's? I feel OEM one's are hard enough although a bit more won't disapoint me.
What about the side skirts? I use wheel spacers (17mm in each wheel) and have installed side skirts. I am a bit worried about the -40mm in the rear.
Cheers

 

[dan_2491]

I have a set of Eibachs in the garage doing nothing, Brand spanking new.

How much u looking for them?

Actually ive only just realised im in the mk5 forum sorry guys

 

[darkwizard]

 

[dan_2491]

Picked the link up off google not realising it wasnt the mk4

 

[Stevoz03]

I've got a set of KW V1 Inox-line coilies and would recommend them, very stiff but you get used to them, make the car handle well and gives the car a nice drop to whatever height you want.

 

[darkwizard]

Guys, I have a question about this, I have side skirts and wheel spacers and I am worried about dropping too much will make the wheel touch the skirt or the side of the car.
I thing 25/40 of H&R is too much at the back and TDI's aren't supposed to be highier at the back?
Are APEX -35mm good quality springs? And what about Weitec?
I think Eibach -2.5 are not dropping enough to notice it...
Any help =P ?