Eibach Sportlines + Stock shocks (120,000km)

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Hi team,

I am currently looking for a quick way to drop my car for looks only.

I do not race, or go to track. I do not want to spend more than X, but I also dont want to have my car break down.

I am looking at some Eibach Sportlines for my Golf GT TDI (2008, mk5). They seem to have the agreeable drop of 35mm on stock. Same as the H&R ones.

Will this be okay? Will my shocks just give way in a few weeks? Does anyone have experience with these springs on stock shocks?

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[sports racer]

You will get people saying you must upgrade the shocks when fitting aftermarket springs but in the real world it isn't necessary as long as your existing shocks are in good condition.

I have lowered almost every car I've owned in the past 40 years and have never had problems with sports springs fitted to standard shocks. It's the 2nd most cost effective way of lowering a car and keeping a comfortable ride. 1st is cutting down your existing springs but you wouldn't believe how many people have read somewhere that it's not safe and shouldn't be done. I've done it on over a dozen cars ranging from MK1 Golfs to V8 Fords to 400hp kit cars but who am I to advise because I don't hold a degree or work for a suspension company.

PM me if you want more info otherwise this thread will go to a dozen pages with people telling you why you shouldn't listen to me.

Cheers

Paul

[brad]

@120k your OEM dampers will be near the end of their life (IMO).

I have a 2007 Octavia (same suspension as your car). I fitted Eibach Sportlines at 103,000km. I then fitted Koni Sports dampers at 113,000km as I couldn't stand the lack of spring control.

Don't forget to cut 25mm off your bump stops when you fit the springs.

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You will get people saying you must upgrade the shocks when fitting aftermarket springs but in the real world it isn't necessary as long as your existing shocks are in good condition.

I have lowered almost every car I've owned in the past 40 years and have never had problems with sports springs fitted to standard shocks. It's the 2nd most cost effective way of lowering a car and keeping a comfortable ride. 1st is cutting down your existing springs but you wouldn't believe how many people have read somewhere that it's not safe and shouldn't be done. I've done it on over a dozen cars ranging from MK1 Golfs to V8 Fords to 400hp kit cars but who am I to advise because I don't hold a degree or work for a suspension company.

PM me if you want more info otherwise this thread will go to a dozen pages with people telling you why you shouldn't listen to me.

Cheers

Paul

I agree. with this. Been there, done that a million times.. back in my day you would cut the springs, say a few prayers & act like you had a race car

Also if they are worn out, your car is not likely to break down as you put it, but your ride comfort & control might suck a bit..
Having said that most people who drive on worn out shocks & wouldn't have a clue, unless there is a definite knock of something.