What's up Baka. First off, I've only driven a max of 10 miles at a time. They're buttery smooth on some roads but at speed they will occasionally not bottom but sound close to it (currently on 35 series tires; not sure that can be helped on a Golf R). Despite that they're worlds smoother than stock dampers, the car handles extraordinarily well on the parkway(MUCH better on local streets too). It's just way easier to drive. It wasn't difficult before but I've been pushing it more as I drive and it's been pure pleasure. I drove street cars (70's and 80's Rx's) when I was younger so I'm accustomed to near zero body roll in a street car. The feeling with these combined with the Eibach Pro Springs is not that feeling. There's a little body roll in hard turns and it quickly settles and holds firmly through turns; give a little gas once passed the turn's apex and the car slingshots in a very controlled and predictable fashion. There are a couple of things I'm going to try to increase the car's ability to manage those harsh sharp bumps more smoothly. Ie: 45 series tires and likely a 245 width on 18's. I considered 17's but I just haven't seen any cars that sit right enough with 17x9's. I know 9's may be a lot by some people's opinion but although the car handles really well, more tire on the ground mean's more grip!!! I'm going to do a rear sway bar to eliminate most of the body roll. I just haven't decided on 24 or 26mm yet but afterwards, will provide another "User opinion" on the combination. If anyone that has tried both 24 and 26mm rear sways on an mk7R and is reading this, please share your experience with me.I'd be interested to hear your thoughts once you've got them fitted, considering them myself.
17x9 +45 245/40 on Racingline Springs. Will try picking up a set of Euro Pro-Kit springs to raise it a bit. I went with the 25mm ST rear sway bar.
What wheels & offset are you using? Any clearance issues (especially on right rear)? I'm looking at the Neuspeed RSe16 17x8.5 +45 or comparable from Apex if that buy ever happens. A 255/40-17 RE71 is the biggest tire available in that diameter, and my understanding is that clearance is REALLY tight at that corner- I may have to shift the gas tank slightly to the left to clear.17x9 +45 245/40 on Racingline Springs. Will try picking up a set of Euro Pro-Kit springs to raise it a bit. I went with the 25mm ST rear sway bar.
This look pretty good! May I ask why you want to raise it? Is it looks, ride quality or something else?17x9 +45 245/40 on Racingline Springs. Will try picking up a set of Euro Pro-Kit springs to raise it a bit. I went with the 25mm ST rear sway bar.
It's not too bad, could be a little more squared of a sidewall. Every tire is different.
The Racingline springs are pretty low and I find the car bottoms out more often than I'd like. I also noticed when I ran the tall 235/45R17 Federal RS-RR's I rubbed through the fender liner on the front driver side.
Strange that it was driver side only. Maybe the liner wasn't properly fastened? I can't imagine why it wouldn't happen on both sides... unless the it had something to do with someone being in the driver seat???
200 lbs in the drivers seat and lots of hard left turns at the local track would probably do it
LOL! Yeah. That would do it.200 lbs in the drivers seat and lots of hard left turns at the local track would probably do it
