CarolinaPanthers
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Bethlehem, PA
- Car(s)
- 18 GTI 6mt
Hi guys! I've been lurking on here for a while trying to soak up knowledge and info since I got my 2015 1.8 Golf. Recently just upgraded to a 2018 GTI and I'm stoked! But I got a bit of the mod bug...
I know this topic has been beaten to death, but what's our consensus for springs that lower an inch, preferably less. Why? Because I'm going to cheap out and reuse my OEM shocks while I save up (probably) for a set of coilovers. I know I'm looking to have my cake and eat it too, but I'm looking for slightly stiffer than stock without overworking and subsequently blowing up the shocks too quickly and/or having a terrible harsh and bouncy ride. So, this is primarily a cosmetic mod. I will likely add for a RSB to limit body roll a little more. And yes, I know stock shocks with lowering springs will always kill shocks more quickly. Just looking to prolong their untimely death as long as possible!
Of course we have DG springs. I want to love them, but I really can't tell much difference from stock when looking at pictures. Though some of the more recent DG pics appear slightly lower on the 18 GTIs. Or Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Lately I've been hearing some not so positive comments about the ride (bouncy, mushy).
H&R OE Sport. Depending on the day of the week, I feel like going with these. The drop looks lovely for .75", but maybe because it's not a true .75" and in reality, it's a little more. A couple members have them installed and have good things to say. Both are on upgraded shocks, if I'm not mistaken. So maybe I wouldn't have the best things to say if I installed them.
Eibach Pro-Kit Euro. I obviously love the drop the most on this. Linear springs sounds like a decent match for the OEM shocks, but I also could just be making things up. After numerous reports of shocks dying very prematurely and also a bouncy ride quality due in part to progressive springs and a 1.2" with VMR, I'm trying to convince myself my shocks would be much better off with .2" less drop and linear springs. Realistically, the Pro-Kits probably aren't the best match for OEM shocks out of the options listed, but they sure do look pretty.
I have a 6MT S model. Not sure how the lack of DSG and sunroof play into the equation here.
Despite pages and pages of information already posted, are there any new thoughts/comments/experiences/revelations for the minimal drop crowd? Particularly regarding ride quality and shock longevity when using the H&R OE Sport springs.
The GTI is super fun and a big upgrade from the 1.8 Golf, and I'm really enjoying it. But the wheel gap does make a little sad, and slightly improved handling is always a nice. That is, if slightly improved handling and stock shocks can even be in the same sentence!
I know this topic has been beaten to death, but what's our consensus for springs that lower an inch, preferably less. Why? Because I'm going to cheap out and reuse my OEM shocks while I save up (probably) for a set of coilovers. I know I'm looking to have my cake and eat it too, but I'm looking for slightly stiffer than stock without overworking and subsequently blowing up the shocks too quickly and/or having a terrible harsh and bouncy ride. So, this is primarily a cosmetic mod. I will likely add for a RSB to limit body roll a little more. And yes, I know stock shocks with lowering springs will always kill shocks more quickly. Just looking to prolong their untimely death as long as possible!
Of course we have DG springs. I want to love them, but I really can't tell much difference from stock when looking at pictures. Though some of the more recent DG pics appear slightly lower on the 18 GTIs. Or Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Lately I've been hearing some not so positive comments about the ride (bouncy, mushy).
H&R OE Sport. Depending on the day of the week, I feel like going with these. The drop looks lovely for .75", but maybe because it's not a true .75" and in reality, it's a little more. A couple members have them installed and have good things to say. Both are on upgraded shocks, if I'm not mistaken. So maybe I wouldn't have the best things to say if I installed them.
Eibach Pro-Kit Euro. I obviously love the drop the most on this. Linear springs sounds like a decent match for the OEM shocks, but I also could just be making things up. After numerous reports of shocks dying very prematurely and also a bouncy ride quality due in part to progressive springs and a 1.2" with VMR, I'm trying to convince myself my shocks would be much better off with .2" less drop and linear springs. Realistically, the Pro-Kits probably aren't the best match for OEM shocks out of the options listed, but they sure do look pretty.
I have a 6MT S model. Not sure how the lack of DSG and sunroof play into the equation here.
Despite pages and pages of information already posted, are there any new thoughts/comments/experiences/revelations for the minimal drop crowd? Particularly regarding ride quality and shock longevity when using the H&R OE Sport springs.
The GTI is super fun and a big upgrade from the 1.8 Golf, and I'm really enjoying it. But the wheel gap does make a little sad, and slightly improved handling is always a nice. That is, if slightly improved handling and stock shocks can even be in the same sentence!
). Mostly love the idea of the install - pop out the unit in the car, throw in the coilovers. A spring tht plays nicely with the OEM shocks, if a set exits, would be a nice placeholder.
