Arin@APR
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- Location
- Auburn, Al
- Car(s)
- B8 S4, MK7 GSW TDI
If you get a chance to drive in one of the GTIs with our springs, I don't think you'll say they are harsh at all.
Yes sir, only springs were changed at the car.
I thought the dampers and shocks needs to be changed as well when you use lowering springs. Cus the dampers and shocks cannot compress and rebound properly, thus affecting their performance.
I thought the dampers and shocks needs to be changed as well when you use lowering springs. Cus the dampers and shocks cannot compress and rebound properly, thus affecting their performance.
If you're doing it "right", yeah, you get a shock/strut combo that is designed for lowering springs. I run the Bilstein B8 with H&R OE Sport and it's a great combo.
Or get a milder drop spring (like the VW DGs) and you should get more life out of the stock components (as compared to lower drop springs.
Still not sure on what combo to go with. Decisions, decisions.
As for new dampers, just know that aftermarket versions such as Koni yellows and Bilstein B8’s are far superior to the OEM dampers. Performance and comfort-wise they are in a different league. Guys are who say otherwise haven’t had them before.
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If you haven't checked out Hammersticks' build thread, you should. There's several different combos there with explantations of each. Having spent some time with him on a couple of occasions, and having driven his car on two different setups, I am comfortable saying he gives a very fair and accurate assessment of the various parts perform.
He got me settled on the B8/H&R combo and I'm loving it 90% of the time. there's still the occasional crash on a bad hit to a pot hole or lip in the road, but overall it's great. While I don't know the spring rates of each, the APR springs at least appear to be about the same thickness as the H&R. By contrast the VWRs I had first, when I didn't really like my ride quality much, were much less beefy.
At the same time, Bilstein recommends Eibach Pro-Kit springs (they make their B12 kit from B8s and Eibach Pro Kit springs) and that's a combo neither of us tried. Eibach claims 1" drop. Also based on some research I found along the way in the last few years, there's a Euro version of the pro kit springs as well that may be different.
As for new dampers, just know that aftermarket versions such as Koni yellows and Bilstein B8’s are far superior to the OEM dampers. Performance and comfort-wise they are in a different league. Guys are who say otherwise haven’t had them before.
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Yeah, I received few recommendations to get the Yellows. But, still looking for more information on them (see my post below).
Thanks, I'll pay a visit to his thread soon. The other set I'm looking at is: KW V2 kit (range of lowering is 0.6-1.8" for the front and 0.8-2.0" for the rear). Just what my Dr. recommended.
What’s your recommendation dampers wise for my setup (DCC and DG springs)?
I’d just want something basic which rides as close to how it does now (just had the springs installed) as possible.
Yep, I've had a number of setups for a number of reasons...experimentation, fine-tuning etc. I'm also really picky, unfortunately.
I would also recommend looking for people who have that kit. The specs aren't always right (as you know). Happened to me with my HPA SHS coils, which are made by KW.
I also picked up a set of yellows recently because I couldn't pass up the deal.
Thanks! So, what was the issue with the HPA SHS coils? And, what do you think of the yellows?
The advertised drop is 10-45mm front and 20-50mm rear. The front is more like 20-25+ and rear is 30+. They make spacers for the rear but bottom line it’s not as advertised.
I haven’t tried the yellows on this car. Still have the HPAs. Will get around to putting them on at some point but not urgently looking to change.
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