Springs on Stock shocks, Good Idea???

HotLanta MKfizzle · Mar 10, 2006

I've read alot of good info on this site about balancing performance and looks when it comes to suspension. However no one has a clear ansewer as to whether or not, just putting springs on the stock MkV shocks is a good idea. And if it's ok, which ones are the best suited for the job? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Best Option - Coilover's (good looks, good performance,adjustable, but expensive)

2nd Best - Spring and Shock Kit (cheaper, no adjustablity, increase performance/looks, but still pricey)

Worst - Springs w/ stock shocks (all looks, performance decrease, will shorten life span of shocks)

let me know if I got this right?:iono:

vDubr · Mar 10, 2006

If you go with a subtle drop, you'll be okay with the stock shocks, i.e. Eibach Pro-kits.

Our stock shocks are already designed to handle the Euro-spec -0.6" drop; I don't think another -0.7" drop will do any harm to them. It will look nice, it will increase your performance, and it's the lease expensive option.

HotLanta MKfizzle · Mar 10, 2006

Auf Wiedersehen! said:
If you go with a subtle drop, you'll be okay with the stock shocks, i.e. Eibach Pro-kits.

Our stock shocks are already designed to handle the Euro-spec -0.6" drop; I don't think another -0.7" drop will do any harm to the stock shocks. It will look nice, it will increase your performance, and it's the lease expensive route.

so your saying a total of -1.3'' is safe for the stock shocks? Eibach is a trusted name. If i can get the look and performance going this route, why would people invest in such expensive suspension packages? Must really do wonders on the handeling for that amount of money.

TeknoGroover · Mar 10, 2006

The pro-kit gives a 1.2" drop front and back. Also, from my brother, he's been working on street racing cars for over 7 years now, tells me this:

Best Option - Spring and Shock Kit (expensive, no adjustablity normally, increase performance/looks)

2nd Best - Springs on Stock shocks (Best if not too low, great performance, clean look, but shortens shock's life a little)

3rd - Coilover's (good looks, okay performance,adjustable, but rough ride)

Worst - Cut stock springs (worst for ride, and okay all around, but cheapest, basically free)

Accel · Mar 10, 2006

Eibach is using my car as a test mule next week, I'm quite excited, I'll keep ya guys up on what happens.

onthevirg · Mar 11, 2006

Accel said:
Eibach is using my car as a test mule next week, I'm quite excited, I'll keep ya guys up on what happens.

Nice! I live in the same area, any way you can talk them into needing another test bed? LOL :bow:

Whafrodamus · Mar 11, 2006

After I get my TSW 19"s, I'm gonna see if picking up some Eibachs are needed. I don't want hte car too low, I live in New England. Low car=ouch

HotLanta MKfizzle · Mar 11, 2006

Thanks for the Great info... I'm probably gonna go with the Eibach option, but I want to drive the car around for a week or two before I make my final choice.

koreaniverson · Mar 30, 2006

im thinking of going with H&R sport kit: 1.5 front and 1.4 rear with stock shocks... if you want more drop go with H&R race kit: 2.0 front and 1.75 rear, but highly recommend that you get new shocks...

i rode on eibach for last 7 years on my 1999 honda civic with stock shocks... it wasnt all that smooth for last couple of years or so... now the honda is gone and got my v-dub this week...

Kurupt · Mar 30, 2006

get the prokit and then when your stock shocks go in like 50 billion years get performance shocks... its f*ckin simple

coolme187 · Mar 30, 2006

edit:found the eurospec springs.

those springs are expensive! Its not much of a drop though. Does anyone have the H&R Sport springs? Its a 1.5in drop instead of the 1.2in drop from Eibach

AxMan · Mar 31, 2006

i got the neuspeed springs, should have them here shortly hoping today but i doubt it, they shipped tuesday from california ground to VA. i'll get some pics and post them when i get the springs installed and let you know how they ride.

TheGr8Scuda · Mar 31, 2006

TeknoGroover said:
The pro-kit gives a 1.2" drop front and back. Also, from my brother, he's been working on street racing cars for over 7 years now, tells me this:

2nd Best - Springs on Stock shocks (Best if not too low, great performance, clean look, but shortens shock's life a little)

I'm thinking about going this route but how little and how short are we talking about here when you say this "shortening the shocks life a little"?

coolme187 · Mar 31, 2006

im planning on getting the H&R Sport springs w/ stock shocks. They should last me enough until i get some koni's

XM_Rocks · Apr 1, 2006

I have the H&R/Konis coming in next week.

IMO its better to do it all at once... We are talking an extra $500 on our $25,000 cars. The install is a pita... why do it twice? :iono:

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