Lowering Springs

[Brian]

WHere can I get a set of lowering springs for the car. I thought about coilovers, but honestly I NEVER adjusted them in the 3 years I had my SI so i doubt i'm going to now on this car. What's a good drop to go with for a nice clean look?

Thanks guys

[Tsunami]

Just looking at the car I'd go no more than 1.5". Don't want it to be "slammed", just have a nice tuner look.

[nolimitsoldier]

If you want a minimal drop, get the H&R sport springs. You can use the stock VW sport shocks on your car too, and it'll still ride ok. How firm of a ride do you want? I know where to get a killer price on the springs too...

[Brian]

Hmmm whats the next lowest after the H&R's? Do you know where I can see some pictures of vw's with them? I just want to tighten up the soft handling and get rid of this wheel gap.

[nolimitsoldier]

I'll post some picts in a minute. The H&R sport are 1.5 front and 1.4 rear. I'm getting the race springs, which are 2.0 in the front and 1.7 in the back. The sport are about 15% stiffer, and the race are about 100%.

[nolimitsoldier]

Here's a couple:

This has a 2.0 in drop:

http://www.gti18t.com/images/dynogtg3-9/adrock_gti.jpg

this is 1.8 ( I think?)
http://roadsleeper.vwmafia.net/images/pside.jpg

H&R race springs
http://www.chicagovw.org/memb_cars/cars/a4golf/Conrad/connie_rims.jpg

[Brian]

mmmmm the 2 inch drop looks nice :D. Thanks for posting those up for me.

[02GTI1.8t]

i think im going with the h&r cup kit when i get it done. if you go much lower than 2" youll need an aftermarket front sway bar cause the stock one will rub.

[Brian]

Do you know if it rubs with the H&R Race springs?

[nolimitsoldier]

The race springs shouldn't be a problem. They've always suggested that with H&R springs, but not really with other companies. I've also heard that it's not a problem with 1.8T's, more with VR6 and 2.0's. I know a lot of people that have gone lower than 2.0in and haven't heard a problem, not like upgraded sway bars are bad, tho...

[Brian]

Is the ride as harsh as some say or are they just being weenies...lol. I had a good 2.x drop on my SI with ground control coilivers and that didn't really bother me. SOunds like i'm probably going to go with the race springs. parts4vws.com has a pretty good price on them. Anywhere else I should price before I go for them?

I had bigger sway bars on my last GTI, they made a huge difference. I just want to get the engine up to [par before I dip into the handling much.

[nolimitsoldier]

Get them from www.optionsautosalon.com

They have the best price. The Potters (Parts4vws.com) are really good too, but options is cheaper.

[BoraTurbo]

I'm going with the h&r race springs.

[BoraTurbo]

Brina. Have you gotten your springs yet?

[BoraTurbo]

Not brina...brian. i need to learn how to type.

[Brian]

lol.... I just got them in an hour or so ago. I have to go to work now though :(. I already got the rear set installed. It was super super easy. Not looking forward to the front though. Man does the car ever look better. I can't wait to get the front done.

[BoraTurbo]

Did you get your motor mounts?

[Brian]

no, I ordered today. He said they would be here by friday though

[hi2u]

Do you have to get new motor mounts when doing springs?

[BoraTurbo]

No, they just help with wheel hop on the track. 1.8t's have mad wheel hop.

[hi2u]

Do you guys think it would be better to wait to get shocks and springs at the same time?

Or would I be alright with just springs and the stock shocks for about 6 months?

I'm looking at getting Billstein shocks and the H&R race springs.

[Brian]

I bet the wheel hop isn't as bad as my civic ;). Man I actually had pieces of the dash fly apart in that car .

If you can afford to get the shocks at the same time it would be better. I decided not to and will just see how long the stock ones hold up. WIth a 2 inch or lower drop it would probably be a good idea to go ahead and get a set. Not to menion that the front springs are a freakin bitch to do.......

[BoraTurbo]

Did you get the front ones on yet?

[nolimitsoldier]

How does the rear feel so far? Bouncy, etc...? I also found out on the front how you're supposed to have a spreader, you could take like a hex or something and file it down so it's flat like a screwdriver, stick it in and turn it to spread that part. Good luck!