Changing polo tsi Springs to gti springs

[subsonic]

Hey guys
just wondering if anyone has done this and if it can be archived by a novice.. I've watched a few YouTube vids and it looks do able but I don't have Spring compressors. Or should I let a wheel joint put them in?
And would I gain a slightly lower ride and the car feeling a bit stiffer? I want to lessen body roll
i don't want it low just sit nice with some 17" eventually
thanks

[alexaescht]

If you want to change the front springs and keep the current shocks, you need spring compressors

[Polo GTI]

I have complete GTI suspension for sale if you are interested. No need for spring compressors. Just bolt in

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[subsonic]

I have complete GTI suspension for sale if you are interested. No need for spring compressors. Just bolt in

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how much? Plus if your in NSW gonna need it to get sent over to melboune

[subsonic]

Basically I'm looking at changing all 4 springs so yeah I'm gonna need a spring compressor.. Anyone have one spare

[Polo GTI]

how much? Plus if your in NSW gonna need it to get sent over to melboune

Send me a PM and we can work something out.

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[subsonic]

Pm sent

[The_Hawk]

Basically I'm looking at changing all 4 springs so yeah I'm gonna need a spring compressor.. Anyone have one spare

They are pretty cheap (for cheaper ones):
Toledo Coil Spring Compressor Macpherson - 311285 - Supercheap Auto Australia

...even less on eBay...

sure you're probably only going to use them once though

There is probably someone around that could lend you a set... probably?

[Dan199]

Dont change to the gti springs, they are too hard for a road car.... I love the gti but at 110 on the freeway it can get rough! Pretty sure thats why VW have put adjustable sus as standard now.

[Polo GTI]

Dont change to the gti springs, they are too hard for a road car.... I love the gti but at 110 on the freeway it can get rough! Pretty sure thats why VW have put adjustable sus as standard now.

I agree the GTI suspension is firm.
But thats why you buy a GTI for a sports version.
If you want a family car you buy a commodore.

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[brad]

The dampers in polo are absolute rubbish. The barely control the spring oscilations.

You are better off changing the dampers to Koni or Bilstein.

As a DIY you need the spreader for the hub joint and the correct tool to undo the top nut of the strut.

You need to be a bit imaginative if you don't want to undo the drive shaft bolts.

The rears are a doddle and take about 15m per side. The fronts take about an hour per side.

You can do the dampers & leave the existing springs in and it will transform the car. If you do just the springs on the existing dampers it will be even more over-sprung / under-damped.

[subsonic]

I don't drive that far most days for work and I don't mind it a little firmer

[brad]

I don't think you understand what under-damped is. It's not about firmness - it's about the body bouncing like a pogo stick

[subsonic]

Hmm never thought of that. Thanks for the idea. I'll check prices but I have found a full set of gti springs and shocks for a very good price in which I will end up getting. Unless the price for the shocks are at the same price