Question for Driver Gear spring owners

[seanmcd]

Bump stop part number on larger ones:
1K0 511 353 N

Bump stop part number on smaller ones:
770165

Rear: 1K0 511 353 N (taller ones)

Front: 1K0 412 303 F (shorter ones)

 

[Simmsled]

Rear: 1K0 511 353 N (taller ones)

Front: 1K0 412 303 F (shorter ones)

So does this confirm oe part #, or are they different from stock?

 

[seanmcd]

So does this confirm oe part #, or are they different from stock?

Those are the part numbers of the buffers/bumpstops that come with the Driver Gear springs. They are different from the stock ones, at least on the Rabbit.

 

[KiwiKawaii]

I just got the drivergear springs at the dealer, and they also included these suspension limiters. They said that it's required when installing the springs for cars with 17" and 18" wheels. Are these definitely required? I don't really remember many people installing these while putting springs on.

 

[VancouverGTI]

I don't know why you wouldn't, especially on stock suspension. They were definitely installed on mine.

 

[KiwiKawaii]

It's not that I don't want to install them but just from the thinking I've been doing, it doesn't seem to make much sense.

By installing the drivergear springs (which are shorter than stock) already reduces suspension travel.
Putting on these suspension limiters which I suppose are installed under the bumpstop, therefore raising the height of the bumpstops, thus causing the suspension to make contact with the bumpstops more often? :iono:

Maybe it's to prevent the stock dampers from wearing out prematurely?

Btw hows the stock dampers doing with the springs VancouverGTI?

 

[VancouverGTI]

Well, you've got me there... I thought suspension limiters and bump stops were the same thing!

The stock dampers are doing really well though. The car's still nice and tight, without a hint of wiggle, and rebound is perfectly controlled. Makes me think I'll get at least another year or two out of `em, and anything after that'll be a bonus. :biggrin:

 

[KiwiKawaii]

After some looking around online it seems these suspension limiters are only required when installing 18x8 wheels.
http://www.cmgestore.com/vw08/SKUDetailsVW08F000071501.Asp
Stock Huffs are 18x7.5 so I don't think I'll need these.

 

[VancouverGTI]

Ah... good to know!

 

[rba]

My GTI is at Capilano getting the springs installed, and my Huffs back on. I won't miss the Altimax snow tires ploughing through the corners. I am looking forward to seeing how different it feels. I have a Golf MK6, automatic, as a loaner.

By the way, Capilano is doing it for $440 including alignment.

 

[rba]

Looks great! Feels a bit tighter, slightly firmer, and the nose doesn't lift up when you accelerate.

Me happy!

 

[VancouverGTI]

Awesome! It'll settle a bit over the next few weeks, too. Enjoy!

 

[snobrdrdan]

Looks great! Feels a bit tighter, slightly firmer, and the nose doesn't lift up when you accelerate.

Me happy!

Add a bigger rear sway bar & it'll handle even better!!! (I promise)


I used to have these springs, but wanted to go lower & so I went with the Eibach Sportlines.
Perfect height now, but since they're progressive springs....the handling is soft at first

I love how the DG springs handled, but just weren't low enough

 

[Mudkicker]

Anybody know the part number for VW Driver Gear Springs for a 2007 4 Door Manual Rabbit?

thanks

 

[vandub]

I just ordered the DG springs and will be having them installed the same time I put my 18" Detroits on in a couple weeks. I have 225/50/17 winter tires on the car right now, should I be worried about them rubbing when I put them back on next winter? Thanks

.....and sorry for resurrecting this old thread