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Mike_1 · 11-09-2009, 09:26 PM

i have like 3,000 kms, only complaint is theyre stiff but i have construction all around me so im pretty sure all cars arent comfortable

UberJAY · 11-09-2009, 09:31 PM

theres a shit load of construction going on in my area too. and roads are geting pretty bad. i dont see how someone can fix/pave a bump on the road and have it come out worse than it actually was to begin with. i see this everywhere.

are these people hungover like "that shit'll do" or what?

Mike_1 · 11-09-2009, 09:55 PM

lol well in my area theyre basically redoing all the streets, stripping them an repaving them from the start... its retarted my cars covered in tar an crap... but the roads are smoother where they repaved so i dont mind that much.

JoeyDaBomb · 11-10-2009, 01:22 AM

I have 5k on mine and the only thing that bugs me is the creeping I get from my front passenger side during real slow right turns, I know there's a fix but I'm just to lazy to pull it off and do it.

bigbadvoodooguru · 11-10-2009, 03:10 AM

I have about 9-10k on mine now. Still rides exactly the same. No noises.

HyeWarrior · 11-10-2009, 03:15 AM

I'm really considering getting a set of these... Anyone wanna update some new pics?

frank15032000 · 11-10-2009, 03:19 AM

I would have been getting these but instead i got some used ( MSRP $1475.00 ) coils from a member of this forum. I could not wait that long till they got them back restocked... I need MOAR LOW!!

Electricalbox · 11-10-2009, 11:34 AM

Got the fronts almost done, quick question though.

When inputting the axle splines into the hub, should it slide in like butter? I pulled off the passanger side and it was still had some grease, but I added some more and when inserting on reinstallation it was perfect. The driver's side came out bone dry, I added grease but it is not budging, and I am hesitant to use a dead blow.

Also, are the axle bolts torque to yield because I always see people say to get new ones...I have the 24mm 12pt for reference. Thanks, and so far I am impressed with the quality of these pieces.

BoostedThrills · 11-10-2009, 12:55 PM

Electricalbox - Yes, the axle bolts are stretch bolts, you will need to replace them. Try ECS.

Electricalbox · 11-10-2009, 03:57 PM

Sweet thanks, I am going to the dealership tonight only like 4 bucks each.

Electricalbox · 11-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Finished late last night but I like the stance, the rear end drop doesn't look to be enough, but the front is decently low for daily driving, and I still have about 6 more threads to drop.

I got a whirling noise this morning while doing 50-70mph, sounds like wheel bearing, but there is no clanking or anything. I am thinking it may be the brake dust shield is slightly touching the rotor or something is not aligned properly. Anyone else have this issue? I did put new axle bolts as well...

Pictures hopefully tonight, and for anyone hoping to do this install it is not that bad. Just be sure to get the spreader so the shock body can come out so much easier.

ShadowGLI · 11-11-2009, 03:31 PM

your not running 235 tires on vw classix are you? you might be hitting tire to perch.. lol

Electricalbox · 11-12-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowGLI

your not running 235 tires on vw classix are you? you might be hitting tire to perch.. lol

Nope I am running 225/45/17 on a 17x7.5 +45 wheel, butt I am thinking it is the type of tire I am running. I have Falken Fk452s, and I think it may be tread noise & I just never noticed it. :( Hopefully pictures today :)

ShadowGLI · 11-12-2009, 12:07 PM

you could be rubbing fronts on the screw if you haven't removed it or you could just be cupping the tread from the fuxored alignment, you adjust it since lowering?

g_berserk · 11-12-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electricalbox

Finished late last night but I like the stance, the rear end drop doesn't look to be enough, but the front is decently low for daily driving, and I still have about 6 more threads to drop.

For what I have read in this thread, they will go lower once the springs settle

and also you can allways remove the rear perches if it's still not enough

gti2008 · 11-12-2009, 12:59 PM

Not my pictures, but my car on Racelands:

About 10k miles on them so far and zero complaints.

Electricalbox · 11-12-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowGLI

you could be rubbing fronts on the screw if you haven't removed it or you could just be cupping the tread from the fuxored alignment, you adjust it since lowering?

Car has not yet been aligned, all seems well, but I will definitely be taking it. Which screw specifically are you referring too...thanks for your help :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by g_berserk

For what I have read in this thread, they will go lower once the springs settle

and also you can allways remove the rear perches if it's still not enough

Yep, they started to get a little bit lower, I rub on bad intersections when I have to turn. :( Fender rolling time and slam it more I guess :).

Cybe · 11-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Read the thread :)

There's a screw in the fender lip that attaches the liner, it protrudes a bit.

Electricalbox · 11-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybe

Read the thread :)

There's a screw in the fender lip that attaches the liner, it protrudes a bit.

Thanks I will find it, I have read this thread a while back but don't remember seeing it. Thanks :)

UberJAY · 11-12-2009, 06:44 PM

my boy just bought these for his mk1 and he can go low enough to basically lay on the frame.

Electricalbox · 11-12-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberJAY

my boy just bought these for his mk1 and he can go low enough to basically lay on the frame.

They remind me of the Vmaxx coils I had for my NB miata, I was about 2/3rd of the way down and it became unsafe LOL. Easily can put it on the floor, the ones on the Mkv application go low, but no where near it.

These are the same as the one stratmosphere produces right? They seem very similar...

Electricalbox · 11-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Some quick point and shoot pictures... maxed out with perches in the rear, fronts have 6-7 more threads...

11-09-2009, 09:26 PM	#1233
Mike_1 sublime,civilized,insane Drives: 2007 DSG 2D RS, 2009 audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississauga,ON Posts: 1,785 View Mike_1's Garage	i have like 3,000 kms, only complaint is theyre stiff but i have construction all around me so im pretty sure all cars arent comfortable __________________ [iDub]

11-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#1235
Mike_1 sublime,civilized,insane Drives: 2007 DSG 2D RS, 2009 audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississauga,ON Posts: 1,785 View Mike_1's Garage	lol well in my area theyre basically redoing all the streets, stripping them an repaving them from the start... its retarted my cars covered in tar an crap... but the roads are smoother where they repaved so i dont mind that much. __________________ [iDub]

11-10-2009, 01:22 AM	#1236
JoeyDaBomb FIA GT Champion Drives: 06 GTI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,077 View JoeyDaBomb's Garage	I have 5k on mine and the only thing that bugs me is the creeping I get from my front passenger side during real slow right turns, I know there's a fix but I'm just to lazy to pull it off and do it. __________________

11-10-2009, 03:10 AM	#1237
bigbadvoodooguru LAKERS THREEPEAT Drives: 2009 CW 2door 5speed Rabbit Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 457	I have about 9-10k on mine now. Still rides exactly the same. No noises. __________________ 2009 CW 2door 5speed Rabbit \| VMR 18x8.5 VB3's \| Homemade intake, custom exhaust, racelands, gloss black roof, puddle lights, 4 circle tails/brakes, amber signals, custom HID retrofit, cupra lip LAKERS CHAMPIONS 2009 ...... THREEPEAT! LAKERS CHAMPIONS 2010! GOOOOOO 2011!

11-10-2009, 03:19 AM	#1239
frank15032000 frank15032000 Drives: GTI MKV(BLK)08' 6spd (Houston) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Victoria TEXAS (Houston) Posts: 535	yeah I would have been getting these but instead i got some used ( MSRP $1475.00 ) coils from a member of this forum. I could not wait that long till they got them back restocked... I need MOAR LOW!! __________________ APR STAGE 2 ANd a few other unknowns , LOL ( Im Frank from Victoria, TX ) 23.5 in FRONT 23.8 in REAR LoVe RoCkIn no center caps

11-10-2009, 11:34 AM	#1240
Electricalbox Cool Beans... Drives: 08 UG GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 91016 Posts: 2,116	Got the fronts almost done, quick question though. When inputting the axle splines into the hub, should it slide in like butter? I pulled off the passanger side and it was still had some grease, but I added some more and when inserting on reinstallation it was perfect. The driver's side came out bone dry, I added grease but it is not budging, and I am hesitant to use a dead blow. Also, are the axle bolts torque to yield because I always see people say to get new ones...I have the 24mm 12pt for reference. Thanks, and so far I am impressed with the quality of these pieces. __________________ Enkeis FS http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129511

11-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#1242
Electricalbox Cool Beans... Drives: 08 UG GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 91016 Posts: 2,116	Sweet thanks, I am going to the dealership tonight only like 4 bucks each. __________________ Enkeis FS http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129511

11-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#1243
Electricalbox Cool Beans... Drives: 08 UG GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 91016 Posts: 2,116	Finished late last night but I like the stance, the rear end drop doesn't look to be enough, but the front is decently low for daily driving, and I still have about 6 more threads to drop. I got a whirling noise this morning while doing 50-70mph, sounds like wheel bearing, but there is no clanking or anything. I am thinking it may be the brake dust shield is slightly touching the rotor or something is not aligned properly. Anyone else have this issue? I did put new axle bolts as well... Pictures hopefully tonight, and for anyone hoping to do this install it is not that bad. Just be sure to get the spreader so the shock body can come out so much easier. __________________ Enkeis FS http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129511

11-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#1244
ShadowGLI Sandy Vagina Rinser Outer Drives: 2006 VW GLI w/ DSG Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leominster, Ma Posts: 3,309 View ShadowGLI's Garage	your not running 235 tires on vw classix are you? you might be hitting tire to perch.. lol __________________ Before you PM me about how my COUSINS car is so low on racelands click HERE

11-12-2009, 12:07 PM	#1246
ShadowGLI Sandy Vagina Rinser Outer Drives: 2006 VW GLI w/ DSG Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leominster, Ma Posts: 3,309 View ShadowGLI's Garage	you could be rubbing fronts on the screw if you haven't removed it or you could just be cupping the tread from the fuxored alignment, you adjust it since lowering? __________________ Before you PM me about how my COUSINS car is so low on racelands click HERE

11-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#1248
gti2008 FIA GT Champion Drives: 2008 GTI MkV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,154	Not my pictures, but my car on Racelands: About 10k miles on them so far and zero complaints. __________________

11-12-2009, 04:35 PM	#1250
Cybe GolfMK5 Graduate Drives: 10GTI, 97JET Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,881	Read the thread :) There's a screw in the fender lip that attaches the liner, it protrudes a bit. __________________ MKVI GTI

11-12-2009, 08:06 PM	#1254
Electricalbox Cool Beans... Drives: 08 UG GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 91016 Posts: 2,116	Some quick point and shoot pictures... maxed out with perches in the rear, fronts have 6-7 more threads... __________________ Enkeis FS http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129511

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