matth76 1 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I own a Golf VR6. I am thinking of lowering my car but not spending a lot of money on coilovers as I'm on a budget. I am thinking of a decent quality set of 30mm lowering springs. Will 30mm lowering springs make the ride much worse or improve the handling? Also will it look noticably lower with just 30mm? I was thinking about Eibach, Koni or H&R or a similar good quality make. Please can anyone recommend any other good makes (or makes to avoid!!) and how has your car been since adding the lowering springs? Link to post Share on other sites
vr6matt 0 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hi mate,My car is lowered 35 all round on koni adjustables. It looks much better from the front now its lowered, handling is also much better sticks to the road a lot more and the front end is a easier to control around corners. It handles 10 times better than standard VR's, my mates VR is standard and when i race him round the twistys leave him standing!Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 It will look a little bit lower as the standard vr suspension is monster truck styleee.....comical really.It will help with handling....definately.....stiffen it uo a bit and it will be much more enjoyable to drive. Link to post Share on other sites
richievr 1 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 i had some boge 30 mm springs on mine and it was AWFUL . . . .they were on my car about 3 months before i could stand it no longer . . . . Link to post Share on other sites
jonvr6highline 0 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I had lowering springs with the standard shocks.It looked good but driving wise, it was very wallowy - not very enjoyable.Now got lowered shock & springs. Much better as same length and stiffness. 8) Link to post Share on other sites
vr666 1 Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 you get what you pay for, i went for a budget kit last time ( apex ) and it didnt last the pace at all, 29k and the whole thing was ready for the bin im currently running bilstein sprints and eibach springs ( 35 to 55mm drop(?), sits quite low and the handling is tight but not as bangy as the last over the bumps, if your not going for coilovers id recommend this set up, the springs cost 125 and the shocks i cant remember ,around 300 from eurocarparts Link to post Share on other sites
vr6highline28 0 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 recently had eibach springs and koni sport adjustable shocks added - lowered by 30mm - car handles superbly now and sticks to the road especially around bends - also looks better lowered though have kept the standard appearance - wasn't cheap but well worth it ! Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 two words! coil overs!! ../../e107_files/public/1125593241_2067_FT75988_102_0233_.jpg' alt='1125593241_2067_FT75988_102_0233_.jpg'> Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Thanks for your replies. Seems as though the general consensus is don't get lowering springs on their own. How much would a set of eiback or koni coilovers cost (or any other good quality makes) and how many hours labour would I be looking at getting a garage to fit them? Is there any decent garage in the south east including around london that will supply and fit them for a reasonable cost? Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 i got my FK Highsport coilovers from venom for Link to post Share on other sites
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