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Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs
- Thread starter bk3318
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ReflexMK7PP
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Houston,TX
Can you tell us how these springs rode for you? Not many on here have the Eibach ProKit. Thanks.
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
I have them. Check my build(below), go to first page for link. FYI.
ReflexMK7PP
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Houston,TX
Woah! Thanks for the info. Exactly the feedback I was looking for. Question is, besides the looks. Would you do it again? Is the performance benefits worth it?
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
The Eibach springs feel like a higher spring rate. So this helps body roll in turns.
The car is a lot of fun to drive but lighter wheels and summer tires also help this. Would I do again?
Some guys mention VWR springs being just like OE on ride. I find this hard to believe because when lowering you are taking 1-2 inches of travel out. The OE ride is sport like to begin with so take out 1 inch when lowering with the Pro Kit. The ride will change.
On a good road ride the Pro Kit rides very very well. If the road has dips you will now hug them and the GTI will drop with them like a roller coaster.
The ride is not as smooth when you hit expansion joint, poorly built entrance and exits to bridges, etc.
It is a sport improvement and a commitment you must make.
If you accept that then go for it.
If you want a smooth ride better than OE all the time keep looking.
Not sure if cool overs are better or not. Never ran them.
I like the look, like how it drives but know I have to slow for speed dumps more and watch for pot holes.
I also have DCC. At 51 I would not want a GTI without it. Lowered or not.
DCC does not make it a Cadillac but reduces the constant noise and vibration one would have stock. If you are under 25 lower it. If over 25 I hope you have DCC. My thoughts.
Eibach Pro Kit - I like it.
Agree with Sandman. I LOVE my VWR springs, but they're noticeably stiffer. But that shouldn't worry you if you want sport springs, a more aggressive stance or to lower wheel gap. Pros and cons to everything. But honestly, if you wanted a soft ride above all else you wouldn't get a performance hot hatch 
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
I remind myself that the same pot holes and expansion joints I slow down for with lowered springs I also slowed down when running OE springs.
The GTI has a sport suspension. It is something you work with.
If it was a Cadillac ride (older Cadillac) we would have to slow for all turns.
What fun would that be.
The GTI has a sport suspension. It is something you work with.
If it was a Cadillac ride (older Cadillac) we would have to slow for all turns.
What fun would that be.
Free bump. Here are mine installed:
Should have done this mod immediately. The car handles WAY BETTER. Barely any decrease in ride quality; in fact, none in my opinion. Car sits at the perfect height. Not too low (winters here) and not 4x4 either.
Should have done this mod immediately. The car handles WAY BETTER. Barely any decrease in ride quality; in fact, none in my opinion. Car sits at the perfect height. Not too low (winters here) and not 4x4 either.
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ReflexMK7PP
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Houston,TX
Haha. This simple sale thread turned into an educational experience. Awesome!
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
Buy the OP's and it can finish a sales thread.
They are Linear, I believe they fit all MK7 but I would confirm the part numbers the ones I am selling are E10-85-041-01-22
It was a .5 inch drop but might be more for you since the R is lower.