GTI springs on Tiguan

[Bakks]

Does anyone know if you can put GTI springs on a Tiguan? Will it lower the car?

[tigger73]

I think you'll find GTI springs will drop it too far and you have to replace the shocks as well. Depends what look you're after or what you're trying to achieve.

Both Eibach and H&R do lowering springs for Tigs and will drop between 35 and 50mm. You can still use the stock shocks. Quite a few Tigs are running these with varying reports.

Some people have reverted back to stock and some prefer the firmer ride. Comes down to personal preference and where you do most of your driving.

[team_v]

A lot of the Tig's on vortex are using GTI springs and they are working fine for now but not sure how the shocks would hold up, probably better to go with dedicated Tiguan springs.

[Naresh]

Both Eibach and H&R do lowering springs for Tigs and will drop between 35 and 50mm. You can still use the stock shocks. Quite a few Tigs are running these with varying reports.

Some people have reverted back to stock and some prefer the firmer ride. Comes down to personal preference and where you do most of your driving.

Hi do you know what these varying reports consist of? Do they include any negative effects such as mechanical problems or is it down to how the car feels afterwards? I was considering Eibach sport springs for the later this year as they give a nominal 25mm drop. (from what I was told that is)

[tigger73]

Hi do you know what these varying reports consist of? Do they include any negative effects such as mechanical problems or is it down to how the car feels afterwards? I was considering Eibach sport springs for the later this year as they give a nominal 25mm drop. (from what I was told that is)

There's been a few people revert back mainly due to stiffer ride from lowering springs.

Again like I said it's personal preference and probably also depends on what roads you drive on if the stiffer springs are going to be a pleasure or a pain in the backside - literally.

[Transporter]

I agree and in Adelaide it would be pain, if you like a quiet car. Mainly because of our third world country road condition, it's like after the war around the Flagstaff Hill and down south, I can see the grass growing in the bitumen and when raining it gives you impression that you're driving through the river beds. It will be harder and harder to pick up the track for the tour down under as the time progresses.

[Bakks]

Thanks for the feedback. I've got a pair of springs from my GTI sitting around, hence the idea. I'll have a look around vortex.

[Tiggy1]

Hi Bakks,
I put the Eibach Pro-Kit springs on mine about 18 mnths ago (leaving original shocks on). Main reason (in my case) was to get rid of the jittery ride over our crappy roads (you think yours are bad Transporter - you should see ours ). They are a progressive rate spring, so the theory was that they would be softer initially than stock springs to soak up more of these small bumps, but firm up more on the bigger stuff. I'd say I am 80% happy that they achieved this aim. The added benefit is that because of the slight lowering and stiffer ride when cornering, the little beast handles like it is on rails
My original shockies appear to be holding up OK (done about 18000km on Eibach springs) however my front upper strut mounts have failed prematurely (they are to be replaced under warranty, so possibly a common fault). I also have a rattle/knock from RH/rear somewhere, which could be something in the rear suspension but is yet to be determined. I'm sure it was there before getting springs changed, but has steadily been getting worse. Hopefully they can find it once they have replaced the strut mounts up front to get rid of the noise from them!
Cheers