Golf-V Aftermarket Suspension Guide

[aegis08]

thanks the explained alot for me.

 

[AznRac3rPOI]

thanks the explained alot for me.

No problem

 

[06gtimk5]

so, in theory, if i went with coilovers and say only lowered them 2" instead of slamming then at 2.5", would they ride decent?

 

[Jax$MkV]

Please PM him instead

 

[KkSc]

hi guys, does anyone that is running Eibach Sportline along with stock shocks that tells me how is the ride quality of this springs??will it be really bouncy??and is it too low for DD??

 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

hi guys, does anyone that is running Eibach Sportline along with stock shocks that tells me how is the ride quality of this springs??will it be really bouncy??and is it too low for DD??

Hi KkSc,

I've been running sportlines with stock shocks on my GTi for the past 6 or so. Drops the car nicely and give it a nice stance.

It's a great cost effective option. The ride is worlds apart from the stock springs - braking response, handling, cornering are all improved noticeably.

As a bonus ride quality is not adversely affected. From what I have read I suspect the shocks will not last as long due to the extra work and loads they are exposed to during spirited driving...but when that time comes, I plan to go for KoniFSDs.

Hope that helps. :23:


Some photos to show what it all looks like:

 

[g60_corrado_91]

Off topic, but that's a very nice color on your GTI. That's a rare color in the states; I've only seen a few Jetta's with it. It's not even offered on the Golf's/Rabbit's.:frown:

Edit: Your antenna is interesting too... It's a whip antenna as well as the shark fin.

 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Thanks mate! Incidentally, the shark fin is GPS receiver for the OEM sat nav unit installed in the car...

 

[goldn]

very cool color ^.

 

[gti survivor]

Just got my set of Bilstein Sports...

Update: the part # for the front has changed to H2 at the end instead of H0

 

[wronghand]

where did u get urs from

Just got my set of Bilstein Sports...

Update: the part # for the front has changed to H2 at the end instead of H0

 

[ApexTwin]

Here's mine on Sachs Performance Coilovers...

 

[snobrdrdan]

^^^
that's lookin' good man :thumbsup: x2

 

[Red-2009-GTI]

I read through this whole thread again looking for something that tell me about the stock ride heigth for my 2009 GTI. Are these cars same heigth as the 2008 GTI or lower like the 2006 and 2007 GTI?

I want to lower my 2009 about an inch in back and about 1.5" in front to get rid of the 4x4 look and level it, yet still have a comfortable ride as this is used for daily driver. Because the car has only 2,000 miles on it I would like to keep the stock shocks and am looking at the Eibach Pro Kit springs. But for the life of me I cannot figure out what amount of lowering to expect on this 2009 GTI.

 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Hi mate...based on experience my 2008 GTi appeared to have a lower ride height than earlier models.

I installed eibach sportlines and I was ocassionally scrubbing my wheels inside the front arches during "spirited" driving and hard turns. Everyone I spoke to on forums with earlier cars did not have the issue.

The car was brand new... done under a thousand miles. Issue was resolved by fitting a White Line Antio Lift kit.

Hope this helps....