Stellio78 - Changes 2 My GTI

[stellio78]

Had the car for about 10 months now and I've made a few small changes so thought I'd start a thread to discuss possible future changes and through up a photo every now and then.

Changes so far:

Tinted windows
VW wind deflectors up front
VW boot liner
Boot compartment LED
VMR V710 18x8.5
VWR panel air filter
Clutch spring and bleed valve delay removal

And a pic from this arvo after a bath

[stellio78]

I'm thinking I might like to lower my GTI a little.

These seem to be what I'm after Emmanuele Design “eMMOTION” Lowering Spring Kit (MK7 / 8V) – AutoInstruct

I've never lowered a car before so what needs to adjusted on the MK7 after the lower springs are installed?

[AdamD]

I've never lowered a car before so what needs to adjusted on the MK7 after the lower springs are installed?

They're good springs; I have them on my S3.

You need to do a full wheel alignment after lowering. That should be it.

[stellio78]

Thanks
So you didn't need to make any headlight adjustments? Thought I read somewhere that people do.

[AdamD]

No, as long as you've got factory bi-xenons, which include self-levelling hardware (mandated by law). I'm not aware of anyone in Aus who's needed to have them adjusted after lowering (and these springs are only a modest drop anyway).

[Olle]

Dumb question time: Lowering with springs doesn't affect the dynamic ride stuff does it? My understanding is that that is all related to the dampers.

[AdamD]

You don't want to drop too far, as the dampers may be damaged. They're designed to operate at a certain ride height; by lowering, the dampers are no longer operating in their optimum range so ride quality and damper performance may be affected. However a modest drop like that provided by the ED springs is usually fine. Just bear in mind that any changes to springs is likely to void the warranty on your dampers (and potentially other suspension components).

[Olle]

Sweet. Thanks heaps mate, some good food for thought. 👍🏻

[stellio78]

Thanks for the info Adam, the ED springs are on my wish list