)Hey Tamer,
I agree, they don't want to take any risk and they probably haven't
spent much time on the matter, e.g. by comparing part numbers and
corresponding specs.
I did a quick research, say reading the German TUV certificate, which
uses to come with the VW/DG spring kits, and had a visit on the VWZ
website (also German), which is another proper reference. Fortunately
I was right with my former suggestion.
There are two DG/VW Zubehör spring kits that will work on the GTI
incl. Clubsport nicely (which I know for certain from other members
who have tried them):
1.
5G3 071 677 E - rated for up to 1050 kg front weight - 2-door - IRS
https://shops.volkswagen.com/de_DE/...y!4252:904_VWZ_OZ:Category&channel=904_VWZ_OZ
This kit is technically the most correct, since my manual Clubsport
is rated at 1020 kg and DSG Clubsports will certainly weigh slightly
more (say, 1040 kg or something like this). Both are still below the
offcial limit. Personally I would go for these (and I likely will) as I
don't want to go too low and I love having some safety margin.
2.
5G3 071 677 D - rated for up to 1010 kg front weight - 2-door- IRS
https://shops.volkswagen.com/de_DE/...y!4252:904_VWZ_OZ:Category&channel=904_VWZ_OZ
This kit will also fit any GTI including the Clubsport, since the physical
fitment is the same across the platform (with the exception of torsion
beam rear axles on the 'lesser' Golfs), but it's rated for less weight and,
as a consequence, will lower the front slightly more. While I personally
would prefer the 'E' version, I'm still convinced you wouldn't do any big
mistake with the 'D' springs if you want to lower the front a little more.
The difference is still marginal. Remember there are other kits rated for
just 930 kg (designed for smaller engined Golfs).
As mentioned there are also kits designed for 4-door Golfs, but these
would result in a higher ride height on rear, since they come with rear
spings that are slightly longer. I strongly believe this isn't necessary,
and the two-door springs do work better even on four-door Golfs/GTIs.
If you want your rear sitting closer to stock you could also use the 4-
door springs. However, instead of this, you could also swap the rear
spring seats/pads for Audi TT ones, as these are slightly thicker and
thus would raise the rear a tad.
Interestingly the TUV certificate does not exclude the GTI. It just says
'Golf', IRS or torsion beam, door count, weights and EC type approval.
My GTI Clubsport meats this type approval, probably any GTI will. So
the springs are even road legal on any GTI in Germany and Austria etc..
Pretty amazing. Anyway, a GTI is pretty much the same weight as a
similarly equipped Euro spec Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hope this helps.
One last note:
These kits are European market offerings. Sadly these two - as very
most of the range - are not sold in the US.
btw
IRS = independent rear suspension (won't fit cars with torsion beam rear)
)Hey Tamer,
I agree, they don't want to take any risk and they probably haven't
spent much time on the matter, e.g. by comparing part numbers and
corresponding specs.
I did a quick research, say reading the German TUV certificate, which
uses to come with the VW/DG spring kits, and had a visit on the VWZ
website (also German), which is another proper reference. Fortunately
I was right with my former suggestion.
There are two DG/VW Zubehör spring kits that will work on the GTI
incl. Clubsport nicely (which I know for certain from other members
who have tried them):
1.
5G3 071 677 E - rated for up to 1050 kg front weight - 2-door - IRS
https://shops.volkswagen.com/de_DE/...y!4252:904_VWZ_OZ:Category&channel=904_VWZ_OZ
This kit is technically the most correct, since my manual Clubsport
is rated at 1020 kg and DSG Clubsports will certainly weigh slightly
more (say, 1040 kg or something like this). Both are still below the
offcial limit. Personally I would go for these (and I likely will) as I
don't want to go too low and I love having some safety margin.
2.
5G3 071 677 D - rated for up to 1010 kg front weight - 2-door- IRS
https://shops.volkswagen.com/de_DE/...y!4252:904_VWZ_OZ:Category&channel=904_VWZ_OZ
This kit will also fit any GTI including the Clubsport, since the physical
fitment is the same across the platform (with the exception of torsion
beam rear axles on the 'lesser' Golfs), but it's rated for less weight and,
as a consequence, will lower the front slightly more. While I personally
would prefer the 'E' version, I'm still convinced you wouldn't do any big
mistake with the 'D' springs if you want to lower the front a little more.
The difference is still marginal. Remember there are other kits rated for
just 930 kg (designed for smaller engined Golfs).
As mentioned there are also kits designed for 4-door Golfs, but these
would result in a higher ride height on rear, since they come with rear
spings that are slightly longer. I strongly believe this isn't necessary,
and the two-door springs do work better even on four-door Golfs/GTIs.
If you want your rear sitting closer to stock you could also use the 4-
door springs. However, instead of this, you could also swap the rear
spring seats/pads for Audi TT ones, as these are slightly thicker and
thus would raise the rear a tad.
Interestingly the TUV certificate does not exclude the GTI. It just says
'Golf', IRS or torsion beam, door count, weights and EC type approval.
My GTI Clubsport meats this type approval, probably any GTI will. So
the springs are even road legal on any GTI in Germany and Austria etc..
Pretty amazing. Anyway, a GTI is pretty much the same weight as a
similarly equipped Euro spec Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hope this helps.
One last note:
These kits are European market offerings. Sadly these two - as very
most of the range - are not sold in the US.
btw
IRS = independent rear suspension (won't fit cars with torsion beam rear)
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