Wagon Lowering Springs

[65F100]

Any suggestions on Lowering springs for a wagon.

Just recently purchased first VW so not too familiar with what brands etc are better than others.

Would like to purchase local if possible.

Thanks.

[Guest001]

Buying a wagon to carry stuff in and then lowering it is a bit of an oxymoron isnt it

[Lucas_R]

034 Motorsport is an American brand but being sold in Australia by one of their distributors. Im not sure if these suit the wagon though (you will need to check) as i believe the wagon has different rear suspension to the hatch: 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Lowering Springs – MK7 Volkswagen Golf R – AutoInstruct

H&R is a German brand but being sold in Australia by one of their distributors: H&R MK7 R Lowering Sport Performance Spring Kit – V-tech Australia | Engineered Performance

These ones definitely do suit the wagon: Racingline Sport Springs (ACC Compatible) - MK7 R Wagon - Harding Performance

Some other info here: Golf R Wagon Springs

[Dutch77]

Buying a wagon to carry stuff in and then lowering it is a bit of an oxymoron isnt it

It is, and as a result they make very sexy beasts indeed when done correctly.

You should tune in to Wagon Wednesday on the Mk7 Wheel Thread.

[Dutch77]

034 Motorsport is an American brand but being sold in Australia by one of their distributors. Im not sure if these suit the wagon though (you will need to check) as i believe the wagon has different rear suspension to the hatch: 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Lowering Springs – MK7 Volkswagen Golf R – AutoInstruct

H&R is a German brand but being sold in Australia by one of their distributors: H&R MK7 R Lowering Sport Performance Spring Kit – V-tech Australia | Engineered Performance

These ones definitely do suit the wagon: Racingline Sport Springs (ACC Compatible) - MK7 R Wagon - Harding Performance

Some other info here: Golf R Wagon Springs

As always Lucas is on the money, but I will add:

1. I wasted a lot of time researching springs for my retired Wolfsburg and came very close on Eibachs, these seemed overall to get the best review on ride quality (across Aus and UK forums). This is I think echoed in the vwgolfnet thread above.

2. H&R tended to get a rap for being pretty rough riding, but each to their own.

3. I had VWRs (aka today's Racingline) on my Mk6 and they gave the right height drop, but were far from the advertised 'ride like stock'. I was disappointed in this aspect, although the Speaker thought they were alright, go figure!

[Umai Naa!!]

You could try lowering springs with Polyair inserts?

Just air them up when you want to carry a load.

[shauno]

I bought Eibach springs for mine, but sold them without fitting as I went for wider wheels & was
concerned about rubbing... but they seemed like a good choice!

[Dutch77]

Rub is always a risk with wider wheels; sticking with stock or near stock wheels with mainstream springs should generally be ok.

The R gets away at its height with after market wheels (just), but anything else generally looks stilted.

[Dutch77]

Just to show wagons sometimes do go up - Alltrack with lift kit:

[65F100]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will look around and compare pricing.

Buying a wagon to carry stuff in and then lowering it is a bit of an oxymoron isnt it

Not really. My two dogs weigh 60kg combined. So I am sure if it is lowered it will handle it.

[Dutch77]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will look around and compare pricing.

Let us know how you go, there are often second hand sets that come up in the classifieds here and on vwgolf which would be worth keeping an eye on.

If you bite the bullet would love to see the results and some feedback.

[65F100]

Finally got around to installing new springs and wheels -

Before and after -



Hopefully one day I can afford R Wagon!

[shauno]

Looks great, huge difference with the wheels & springs!

[Dutch77]

I second shauno - but why is this also not posted in the wheel thread.. it's Wednesday for crying out loud. Fate.

[65F100]

ha ha.. forgot it was Wagon Wednesday!!