Coilovers or find the extra $$$?

[mikepologti]

no worries mate, shoot us a few photos to gloat over

[noone]

Done

Well,

Went with the H&R springs alone (no shocks) in the end.

I'm very happy with the results so far, although I cant comment on the other options and how much better / worse they'd be.

The mechanic commented that the stock shocks to him left the ride more comfortable.

Car is lower, feels more planted and a little flatter in the corners (though I didn't think it rolled much when stock).

Now i'd best go...

[pixl]

Ok, now I'm really confused.

Ever since I was looking at getting the H&Rs, I wanted to make sure that the overall ride comfort would be the same, as comfort and looks are my priority.

The general response was, "Lower car = shorter springs = stiffer suspension = harsher ride" -- Like I said, comfort is at the top of my list. So I lost interest as I didn't want to sacrifice comfort for a lower stance.

Now in the last few weeks, I've read three reports that state since putting the H&Rs in on stock shocks, the ride is bouncier but it's a more comfortable ride than stock springs?

If anyone who has a GTI with H&Rs on stock shocks would like to drive me around so I can get a feel for the ride myself, it would be very much appreciated.

[Y2008]

(though I didn't think it rolled much when stock).

Push it....push it good.

I personally think the stock rolls tooo much

[Buller_Scott]

just out of interest, i've read many many times something along the lines of "20mm lowered sports suspension" and "the gti sits 20mm lower than the other pogs", but does anyone know if the shocks are different in the gti than they are in the others? (i would presume so)

or is it a case of 15-20mm lowering springs in the gti as opposed to stock?

cheers!

[Gti Dave]

just out of interest, i've read many many times something along the lines of "20mm lowered sports suspension" and "the gti sits 20mm lower than the other pogs", but does anyone know if the shocks are different in the gti than they are in the others? (i would presume so)

or is it a case of 15-20mm lowering springs in the gti as opposed to stock?

cheers!

According to the H&R catalogue, springs for the Polo Gti lowers it by 35mm. So I'm assuming another 35mm from the already lowered Gti over standard Polos.

[noone]

Push it....push it good.

I personally think the stock rolls tooo much

Well thats just it. What are you comparing the roll to?

I think for a hatch, it is pretty good. Comparing it to a sports car or vehicle worth much more isn't really a comparison is it...

[gareth_oau]

just be cautious with any lowering. most insurance policies will only allow a certain drop.

check with your policy/provider, becuase if you exceed the limit, your insurance company will be more than happy to reject a claim on a technicality

[VW GTI]

just be cautious with any lowering. most insurance policies will only allow a certain drop.

check with your policy/provider, becuase if you exceed the limit, your insurance company will be more than happy to reject a claim on a technicality

The definition on policies is 'legal modifications' so anything is ok as long as no part of your car is less than 10cm from the ground. (apart from wheels I guess).

[gareth_oau]

The definition on policies is 'legal modifications' so anything is ok as long as no part of your car is less than 10cm from the ground. (apart from wheels I guess).

not necessariily, some policies have an absolute limit, mines 35mm if I recall