Lowering springs.

[audi-tone]

Hey fellas. Just picked up an my08 jetta 2.0t.
Done head of research but can't find definitive answers.
Looking at lowering the jetta just a touch with either the h&r sports or eibach pro kit. Using stocks shocks at this point.

Can anyone give a clear answer on how much firmer it'll be? (I've come from kw v1 coilovers in a mk4)

Other question - anyone in Brisbane running either of these springs? If so, keen on showing me how they go?

[Martin]

I've got the H&R springs (and roll bars) in my Octavia (similar weight to the Jetta)
It feels a fair bit stiffer to me, but nobody who's been in my car has made any comment
In my case, it was very hard for a week, and then seemed to settle/soften (imagination?)
You really notice the firmness in cornering - very nice - and on very poor roads

The 20mm~25mm drop is just perfect any lower and the front bumper will scrap on parking sleepers

This blue Octavia has stock springs - look at the front wheel - fender down over the wheel


My grey Octavia - fender sitting higher under cornering load

[audi-tone]

Lowering springs.

Thanks for the info dude.
All it needs is 20-25mm I reckon.

I'm sure it'll be nowhere near as harsh as coilovers but I need to be able to please the boss with a bit of comfort too. Haha

[Dutch77]

Martin.. thought you had the VWR springs?

[Martin]

Yeah - I do - but people have corrected me saying they are actually rebranded H&R
I really don't know, other than they have greatly improved handling

I do feel that the stock shocks are not entirely a good match for the stiffer springs,
(Could just be the long wagon swinging from the rear)
I can feel an itch coming that will result in a full coil over kit being purchased

[Dutch77]

Funny.. all the US forums were plastered with claims they were Eibach. Perhaps all will be revealed one day.

Interesting comment about how they mesh with the stock shocks, given the advertising blurb that accompanies them. I'm not fussed, for my purposes I think they will still be the best option, albeit an expensive one.

[Andypants]

Hey mate,

I've just put Eibach Sportlines in my MKV Pirelli, the drop in height is ideal. I've not noticed a massive amount more in ride firmness but TBH the stock Pirelli suspension felt super stable already, perhaps a little more rigid in corners but that said I haven't been pushing it and also my last two cars both had TEIN Coils so I'm used to a super hard ride.

[audi-tone]

Lowering springs.

Any pics Andy?

[Andypants]

Any pics Andy?

Yep sure. Here's a before and after. No scrapes as I go over speed humps, but I'm definitely too low the front lip to clear parking sleepers or a car park kerb. The wheel gap is now just a bit less than one finger

Before


After



Check out MKV photography thread for more

[audi-tone]

Lowering springs.

Looks great dude.
Thanks.

[Buckets]

I am currently running the Eibachs and stock dampers on my TDI Jetta. Ride isn't too bad (harsher than stock which is to be expected after all, I'm now about 45-50mm lower than stock), cornering is fun (in a good way) the only problem is the added weight of the Diesel motor means it sits about 10-15 mm lower than ideal. Looks good but speed humps are not very user friendly with more than one person in the car. Apart from that, go for it, the Jettas stock dampers have been fine with the lowered springs for the past eight months which has given me the idea that, as much as they are a good spring, they aren't a long term option for the oil burner. Coilovers are now on the shopping list, but no hurry, just fewer passengers.....and no fat chicks! lol

[Martin]

I do feel that the stock shocks are not entirely a good match for the stiffer springs,
(Could just be the long wagon swinging from the rear)

I should probably clarify this
90% of the time I'm completely happy with the lower/harder springs on the stock shocks
I've had some high speed experiences on poor road surfaces and the rear did not cope all that well
This is nothing to hold back on going down the VMR/Eibach lowering exercise, they greatly improve cornering performance
As they are progressive springs, a little soft to start with but get a lot harder as the wheel rises,
they are able to provide a nice (but firm) ride around town and deliver sure footed performance corning when you are having fun

[audi-tone]

Lowering springs.

Great info fellas, thanks.

Ill probably go for the eibach pro kit opposed to the sport lines as I don't want to go to low (came from an uncomfortably low car)
Pro kit lowers about 20-30mm

[Andypants]

Re: Lowering springs.

Cool mate, you'll be happy with the quality of the Eibach spring either way... But I still believe you should drop that bitch like its hot !!!