New Springs.

[Steve88]

Just a silly question i have no idea but by me installing the H&R 30-35mm springs does it stiffen up the car... i know coll overs will do the trick but i dun have the cash.

just thinking them and the RSB and FSB might give it the right stiffness for my buck.

any feed back would be nice.

[noone]

I have H&Rs (plenty of us do) with RSB.

Car sits lower and the springs have less travel, making for a 'tighter' ride.

There are 2 issues with this:

1: Can make the front sway bar (there is one in the stock design) make some knocking noises, fixed with droplinks.

2: Springs and Shocks being mismatched (ie stock shocks with H&R springs) won't be as good as coilovers or both parts being replaced. The result is not catastrophic and personally is better than stock, but don't expect hot lap times and speeds of 70 and over can be bouncy on some roads.

Cant comment on the FSB, I'm thinking about getting one.

If you are not planning on spending big money, the RSB is a great place to start.

If you want it to look lower (I know I did), the H&R's give you some drop, better handling, etc on a budget.

If you think you might have the money later, get the RSB, wait and get good coils.

My 2c.

[Steve88]

did everyone install the springs themselfs cuz thats what i was gonna do just save some cash and some time to get dirty.

[AcoustiK]

make sure you have the tools to do it e.g. compressor

[noone]

hell no! I don't have the experience or talents to try that...

Does not mean you cant...

[Steve88]

you can do anything, just need to put your mind to it

[BRU51N]

you can do anything, just need to put your mind to it

i wouldnt think it'll be a hard job, theres a diy guide on the diy section.

if you've done it on any other car, it wouldnt be much different.

[Steve88]

only thing i learnt is i need to make some spring compressers...

i have a design but gonna see if it works/doesnt if works ill post the pics

[AcoustiK]

only thing i learnt is i need to make some spring compressers...

i have a design but gonna see if it works/doesnt if works ill post the pics

Errr highly disadvise on making your OWN spring compressors unless your some tool maker by trade or something, if you compress and the tool gives way and goes Boing!! you can get seriously injured...

[Steve88]

Errr highly disadvise on making your OWN spring compressors unless your some tool maker by trade or something, if you compress and the tool gives way and goes Boing!! you can get seriously injured...

I am a 3rd year fitter and turner, gonna make my tools tomorrow at work

[G-VW-PGTI]

sup guys ... im considering changing my eibach 35mm springs ... i want to go lower ... does H&R have anything in 40 or 45mm ???

[team_v]

sup guys ... im considering changing my eibach 35mm springs ... i want to go lower ... does H&R have anything in 40 or 45mm ???

H&R have an Ultra low coilover that drops to 40mm.

Might want to Pm GTI Dave to see if he knows anything, especially since he has a Polo GTI himself.

[Blitzen]

It took me about 3 hours to fit the all 4 springs myself, although, I used a 2 post hoist and had all of the tools.
Rear springs take about 20 min to fit.
Front springs were a bit more of a hassle.
I found that removing the drive shafts from the hub, and undoing the 3 bolts that hold in the lower ball joint(13mm bolt) to be easier. you then need to remove the bolt that hold on the drop link, then the Tie Rod to the Hub Carrier, undo the center nut on the drive shaft(about a 30mm socket I think), remove the locating bolt where the strut goes into the hub carrier, then try and slide out in one motion. You will swear, and you will neen some Lanolin spray, or WD-40, as the parts can be stuck.

[noone]

sup guys ... im considering changing my eibach 35mm springs ... i want to go lower ... does H&R have anything in 40 or 45mm ???

Something like these are your best option: http://www.apcoilovers.com/ap_coilov...ils.php?id=216 They will go very low, cost about $1200.

Apparently AP are similar quality / make to Weitech.

[seangti]

the front is a PITA as others have suggested. It's not as straight forward as other vehicles, do your research before getting to the point of no return. There's a tool to get the strut out of the hub thing, make sure you have that, as banging with the hammer won't suffice and won't make life easy getting it all back together. (i tried, than gave up, remember point of no return)

Also remember the subframe changes all castor settings, so could steer like a pig once done until you get an alignment.

Most people have paid around $200+ from someone else to do it, for the grazed knuckles and cursing involved, it's money well spent IMO.