Help with lowering TDI MKV 2.0 103kw.

[lhennessy]

Looking to lower my TDI

Want to sit just above legal limit for VIC.
Wondering what would be the best option... was thinking Eibach Pro kit or Sportline.
Opinions?
Recommendations?
Do's & Dont's?
Pricing and Experience?

Pics of drop levels would be fantastic!

[TDIESEL]

Looking to lower my TDI

Want to sit just above legal limit for VIC.
Wondering what would be the best option... was thinking Eibach Pro kit or Sportline.
Opinions?
Recommendations?
Do's & Dont's?
Pricing and Experience?

Pics of drop levels would be fantastic!

I have pedders springs in mine...pics in MK5 photography thread. I've had no problems with bottoming out and they have served me well over the last 6 years. I am looking at upgrading my original struts/shocks to Koni Yellows in the near future.

Mind you there are heaps of better options available now and if I were to get new springs again I'd be looking at H&R or Eibach.

[lhennessy]

Im thinking Eibach Pro-Kit, or Sportline but dont know which is better?

also with the struts/shocks how much are they? im guessing it wouldnt be to good to have stock struts /shocks?

[dylan8]

Im thinking Eibach Pro-Kit, or Sportline but dont know which is better?

also with the struts/shocks how much are they? im guessing it wouldnt be to good to have stock struts /shocks?

it would be ideal to get some struts to suit the springs.
it can and is usually done without swapping struts when people do ~30mm springs, but it means the struts will wear quicker

[lhennessy]

Thanks how much would they be?

[Brendan_A]

I bought Bilstien B8 strut and shocks for my mk6 Golf last year and they set me back $1030. I have Eibach pro kit springs.

[lhennessy]

Thanks was hoping they where cheaper

[Brendan_A]

Yeah they're not cheap. The Koni yellows were about $150 cheaper.

[TDIESEL]

Yeah they're not cheap. The Koni yellows were about $150 cheaper.

I don't mean to hijack the thread but how do you find the B8's, I have heard they have a harsher ride compared to the yellows? I'm currently trying to decide between the Bilstein B8's and Koni Yellows and after some helpful advice.

OP....consider buying from overseas for better prices. ECS Tuning and Tirerack are both very reputable and freight to Oz.

[Brendan_A]

My mate has a mk6 gti on 18" and I have 18" wheels too and it does ride a lot harder than the gti stock setup. It's still comfortable to cruise the highways but if the roads start to get rough you know you have sport suspension. The handling improvement is awesome!