Aftermarket Suspension for the Mk7

[Wezza]

Got the car back from the workshop yesterday really happy with the results. In terms of comfort (I'm probably not the best judge as my last 3 cars have had coilovers fitted) Its a little stiffer meaning you can feel potholes & ruts in the road slightly more than stock but its really not drastically changed the overall comfort levels inside.

Eibach have done a great job of delivering a decent drop (35mm for TSI's, TDI's & 25mm for GTI's, R's as these already have a slight drop) whilst not compromising ride quality. Handling wise i can't comment too much on this as i lowered the car more for the aesthetics, its not a performance car and i don't drive it like one! Having said that it feels tighter & more poised when turning whilst reducing bodyroll (although there was not much to begin with)

Let me know what you think and i'll do my best to answer any questions. Oh and shout out to 'Elite Euros' in Perth. Great price, clean, professional and efficient. Speak to Joe he'll sort you out a good deal. (I supplied the springs direct from Eibach but he can source them in too)

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After.........

[tomcat225]

nice one mate I've got them on mine too pretty happy with the drive and firmness

Looks great !!

[Jazrod]

I had mine lowered on Eibach springs, too! Definitely improved the handling.

[Wezza]

Wheels look real good Jazrod. Are they GTI reps or originals..... Very nice eitherway.

[Jazrod]

Wheels look real good Jazrod. Are they GTI reps or originals..... Very nice eitherway.

Replicas, mate. Couldn't find genuines at the time haha. I bought the car in April 2013 and wanted them ASAP (wheels in June '13 and springs in July '13).

You car will settle a bit more and drop another 3mm or so - mine did. Sits so well. Loooove it.

[BFPO40]

I'm thinking of dropping mine when it arrives (Sept), also a Highline but with 18" Durbans and VW Sports suspension which I'm sure will still be too high.

I'm not looking for performance so much as reducing that SUV sized gap between the wheel and arch, getting it more concentric and balanced to the eye.

Wezza - it looks good and about where I want to drop mine to, any chance of some more pics?

I'm looking at Eibach, H&R and WVR springs, I have no idea which is better.

[firstvw]

I had mine lowered on Eibach springs, too! Definitely improved the handling.

Hi Jazrod, where did you get yours lowered in Sydney ? Love the look of your lowered golf !

[Jazrod]

I actually had my VW dealership do it ... I purschased the springs and paid them to install them.

Thanks

[Kesh]

I actually had my VW dealership do it ... I purschased the springs and paid them to install them.

Thanks

Was there any positives with installing through the dealership? (warranty etc..)

[Wezza]

Springs don't affect the warranty (I checked at my local)

[Jazrod]

I took it there because when I had the springs installed the Mk7 had only been out a month or two - and Eibach had told me I was the second person to buy them. I figured VW Would have a better understanding of disassembling my car and installing the new springs.

[AdamD]

Springs don't affect the warranty (I checked at my local)

Springs can affect warranty, although you'd be unlucky.

If a modification that you make renders the vehicle unroadworthy (ie too low), or a part fails that can be attributed to the modification, then the manufacturer is within their rights to deny a warranty claim. Depending on the dealer you get, they can be more or less difficult to deal with on such matters.

Changing springs alone, especially on a car without active dampers, shouldn't be an issue - as long as everything's fitted properly. But that's not written in stone.

[Dutch77]

Agreed, I'd say you'd be pretty much voiding anything suspension related, but they're not big ticket items in the overall scheme of things (IMO). I'm assuming this car has active dampers though.

Will be interested to hear an ongoing review of ride quality compared to stock. I am keen to consider a small drop myself, but have no interest in stuffing up the Mk7 ride quality.

[Kesh]

Which dealer did you get this done if you don't mind me asking?

[godzilla_110TDI]

How much camber did this induce? And how much more sunken do the stock rims sit?
Thanks
Trevor