Post your VW Driver Gear spring setup.

[Kris12V]

DSG o MT?

 

[njavier03]

DSG o MT?

MT. I have a tiny bit of reverse rake. I might let it settle before adding in the TT pads.


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[nype]

Looks great. How’s the ride?

 

[njavier03]

Looks great. How’s the ride?

If you rode in my car now, you probably wouldn’t notice the difference. It’s ever so slightly stiffer. I’ve actually purposely hit a couple road imperfections, and it felt very close to stock.


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[sherwood]

Here is my 4dr DSG
Before

After

 

[sherwood]

From ground to top of fender, before and after measurements
Front fender 26 3/8 -> 25 7/8
Rear 26 3/4 -> 25 3/4


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[njavier03]

Daytime pic after about 100 miles

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[XeyeL]

Daytime pic after about 100 miles

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Looks good!! Can’t wait to get mine installed.

 

[lokerola]

So my DG springs and stock bearings are starting to squeak more and more over bumps, especially in the cold. Sigh. I don't know what it is about lowering MK7's, but they don't seem to like lowering without squeaking.

I'll probably go back to stock suspension next spring. I can't fucking handle squeaks on my car.

 

[njavier03]

So my DG springs and stock bearings are starting to squeak more and more over bumps, especially in the cold. Sigh. I don't know what it is about lowering MK7's, but they don't seem to like lowering without squeaking.

I'll probably go back to stock suspension next spring. I can't fucking handle squeaks on my car.

Did you replace the bearings when you had the springs installed? If not, how many miles were on them?


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[K.A.I.N.]

So my DG springs and stock bearings are starting to squeak more and more over bumps, especially in the cold. Sigh. I don't know what it is about lowering MK7's, but they don't seem to like lowering without squeaking.

I'll probably go back to stock suspension next spring. I can't fucking handle squeaks on my car.

This is what I feared. A few pages back I asked you how they were holding up, but since then I decided not to mess with the suspension. Stock is fine enough for my commute and the occasional backroads; I have my eye on a used Cayman if I really want something more capable.

 

[XM_Rocks]

This is what I feared. A few pages back I asked you how they were holding up, but since then I decided not to mess with the suspension. Stock is fine enough for my commute and the occasional backroads; I have my eye on a used Cayman if I really want something more capable.

Don’t let this throw you.

Springs should not squeak... there is a problem with the install or they reused the old strut bearings.

BTW I just picked up a low mile 996! So far have done a complete audio build and Fister mufflers. It’s a hoot.

I would look at this before a Cayman.

 

[Gogo GTI]

So my DG springs and stock bearings are starting to squeak more and more over bumps, especially in the cold. Sigh. I don't know what it is about lowering MK7's, but they don't seem to like lowering without squeaking.

I'll probably go back to stock suspension next spring. I can't fucking handle squeaks on my car.

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. Haven't you gone through a few set ups already? You might have to refresh our memory with a quick summary.

 

[Gogo GTI]

Daytime pic after about 100 miles
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Looks good. Are you DSG or manual? DCC?

 

[njavier03]

Looks good. Are you DSG or manual? DCC?

Thanks! Manual and no DCC. There is a little bit of negative rake though. I’m having the TT pads installed tomorrow, if the weather permits. I’d do it myself, but I’m getting an alignment done anyway, so I don’t mind spending $35 to have someone do it for me.


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