Eibach coils advertised at $295 AUD

[beefa]

Hey all,

Eibach coils advertised on special $295 AUD

http://www.carshine.com.au/index.htm?http://www.carshine.com.au/VW%20Polo%206N%20Styling.htm

Reduced from $560 to $295 ... !!

[shaneth]

mate i think they may be for 6n. Not sure if they are the same for both versions as we have 9n3 (im sure you already new that ) Hopefully someone would be able to let us know the difference.

[beefa]

Oohh didnt notice that they were for the 6n....

Got this reply from the site:
Hi Ben,
Sorry but please advise me where we are advertising Eibach springs for $295.00 ????
Polo Gti springs will cost $595.00 plus

Regards
Gary Barker
Car Shine P/L

[shaneth]

ah well. it was nice while it lasted. I was wishing it were true.

[gpk_gti]

funny,,was talking to milna ages ago about the 6n and he said he only ever sold one set of coilovers for that car in all of these years!! hahaha

[mitch_gti]

Eibach coils

Almost had a heart attack when i read the title of this thread you bastard.


Seeing as two weeks ago i picked my eibachs up for 575.


On this topic, they are fantastic springs. drops the car a little bit, rides very comfortably and has more roll resistance through corners

[shaneth]

mitch whats the comfort factor like compared to stock. Do you have pics?

[mitch_gti]

Eibach

To be quite honest the car rode pretty firmly as standard.

I dont think it has made it any more comfortable or uncomfortable than standard.

Pictures will come tommorow, washing car after work. then pictures

[Spec83]

Is there any problems with lowering a polo and the shocks developing issues due to being lowered (e.g. early wear, "blowing out" etc...)

I do note the standard shocks are sachs so should be ok i am thinking... let me know cause i am keen to get some eibachs in

[mitch_gti]

Eibach coils advertised at $295

Yes there are problems involved in lowering the GTI.


When you lower the GTI the standard front swaybar knocks on the drive shafts over bumps. Which has marked the drive shafts and overtime could cause damage, plus its a VERY loud knocking noise.

So, if you want to lower the GTI you have to get a whiteline adjustable front swaybar because it has a different position setting which pulls the swaybar up which creates more clearance over the drive shafts.

Problem is changing the front swaybar is NOT an easy task.

To change it you have to undo and lower the whole front suspension subframe whilst you have engine supports (obviously this needs the use of a hoist)

Then you will need an alignment. So the true cost of lowering is probably $1200 including fitting.

[MACCAA]

I have Eibach Pro Kit springs fitted to my car.No problems whatsoever-nothing rubs or touches anywhere-even at the track.All cars are different,but I'm just reporting what happened with my car.

[Flaps]

Yes there are problems involved in lowering the GTI.


When you lower the GTI the standard front swaybar knocks on the drive shafts over bumps. Which has marked the drive shafts and overtime could cause damage, plus its a VERY loud knocking noise.

So, if you want to lower the GTI you have to get a whiteline adjustable front swaybar because it has a different position setting which pulls the swaybar up which creates more clearance over the drive shafts.

Problem is changing the front swaybar is NOT an easy task.

To change it you have to undo and lower the whole front suspension subframe whilst you have engine supports (obviously this needs the use of a hoist)

Then you will need an alignment. So the true cost of lowering is probably $1200 including fitting.

I just put in coilovers sitting at 25mm lower and its fine. This rubbing issue was a common occurance with the MK4 GTI i believe.

[Timbo]

Mitch, sounds to me like you might want to check your install

[Guy_H]

On our car with about 20 mm drop - no rubbing - when our original coil overs sagged to about 30mm they rubbed - seems like a fine line between clearance & none!

maybe cars with red paint & sunroof are heavier & sit lower

[fuzion]

On our car with about 20 mm drop - no rubbing - when our original coil overs sagged to about 30mm they rubbed - seems like a fine line between clearance & none!

maybe cars with red paint & sunroof are heavier & sit lower

funny you say that, someone put the weitec 30/30s in and he had no problem with rubbing at all .. bit odd!