These are 100% new springs. Totally new from the ground up. Here are the specs:
Specifications:
US 2018 MK7.5 GTI (DCC) Front:
362 mm (OEM) vs 340 mm (APR) or a 22 mm reduction in CF Height
215 lbs/in (OEM) vs 323 lbs/in (APR) or a 50% increase in Spring Rate
US 2018 MK7.5 GTI (DCC) Rear:
370 mm (OEM) vs 333 mm (APR) or a 37 mm reduction in CF Height
226 lbs/in (OEM) vs 362 lbs/in (APR) or a 60% increase in Spring Rate
US 2017 MK7 GTI (Non-DCC) Front:
368mm (OEM) vs 350 mm (APR) or a 18 mm reduction in CF Height
184 lbs/in (OEM) vs 323 lbs/in (APR) or a 76% increase in Spring Rate
US 2017 MK7 GTI (Non-DCC) Rear:
367 mm (OEM) vs 335 mm (APR) or a 32 mm reduction in CF Height
250 lbs/in (OEM) vs 362 lbs/in (APR) or a 45% increase in Spring Rate
Features:
- Lowers 22 mm or -0.87 in Front / 37 mm or -1.46 in Rear (DCC)
- Lowers 18 mm or -0.71 in Front / 32 mm or -1.26 in Rear (Non-DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 50% or +108 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 60% or +136 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (DCC)
- Increases Spring Rate 76% or +139 lbs/in at 323 lbs/in Front / 45% or +112 lbs/in at 362 lbs/in Rear (Non-DCC)
- Dual Rate Spring (185 lbs/in to 362 lbs/in Front)
- Dual Rate Spring (155 lbs/in to 323 lbs/in Rear)
- Operates as a single rate “linear” spring during loaded usage
- Greatly improves vehicles stance and appearance
- Remains comfortable on the street
- Lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces body roll
- Improves handling
- Does not easily bottom out dampers
- Does not constantly compress or ride on the OEM progressive bump stops
- Designed for use with DCC and Non-DCC OEM dampers
- Direct plug-and-playI'
- Made from a high tensile chrome silicon steel that resists sagging and failure
- Powder coated red finish protects springs from corrosion
- Made in the USA