@Hammersticks, great thread and a good read!
I’ve got a 2017 Golf S that I’d like to lower about 1.5” and give improved pitch control under cornering and braking. Its primary mission is traveling in a straight line over broken pavement in the Midwest, though I’d like to improve its handling and I’m willing to sacrifice a little on ride, but not too much. I already have an NB Miata that I drive when I need an ultimate corning machine.
My current setup is stock shocks and springs, 25mm RSB, and 225/45R-17 Continental ExtremeContact Sports on 17” BBS wheels. Springs and shocks are next. I’m thinking of getting the VW DG springs to get the drop. I’ve also looked at the Eibach Sports and H&R Sports, but I’m concerned that they’ll either drop the car too much or make the ride too harsh. Is that valid or would either be better than VW DGs for what I want to accomplish?
For shocks, I’m looking at the Koni Special Actives, but apparently they shouldn’t be used with lowering springs. I’ve read somewhere (here, I think) that they can handle the VW DG springs. Is that true? If I can’t use the Koni SAs, are Bilsteins the next best option?
Thanks in advance.