Lowering springs

[TerryVRS]

Basically I want to lower my VRS estate and I'm undecided on make of springs.

 

I did toy with air ride but I'd rather spend the money on a bigger turbo, Then I wanted Coilovers but I don't want the ride too firm.

So I've now decided on shocks and springs, I will be fitting Bilstein B8 shocks all around but can't decide on springs.

 

It's a VRS estate on 19's. What make and drop are others using on here? Pics would be good.

 

Edited 21 March, 2016 by TerryVRS

[Damian@DPM]

How low are you wanting to go?

 

Damian @ DPM Performance 

[MarioVrs]

im running eibach 20mm drop on standard shocks, nice and subtle and ride quality is spot on

[stubunce]

I too am running the eibach pro kit (20mm) and I wouldn't really call it 'low' but boy oh boy does it handle nicely now!

Edited 21 March, 2016 by stubunce

[DarrellGB]

Eibachs and Bilsteins are designed to go together and work perfectly, I've got Bilstein B6's and Eibach pro kit 30mm drop. 

[TerryVRS]

I'm not too sure yet. I intend on parking on flat ground and measure the front and rear arch gaps to see how low I think it needs to drop.

I'd guess maybe 40mm front and 30mm rear.

[Damian@DPM]

I'm not too sure yet. I intend on parking on flat ground and measure the front and rear arch gaps to see how low I think it needs to drop.

I'd guess maybe 40mm front and 30mm rear.

 

To get that kind of drop on the RS you'd need to go for coilovers.

 

Damian @ DPM Performance

[TerryVRS]

What's the lowest I can go on springs?

[VrsStebuzz]

What about the h&r 50/40 kit.

[Damian@DPM]

Around 50mm but the VRS is lowered from factory so you would need to take this off any quoted drop unless the kit is specifically for the VRS only.

 

Damian @ DPM Performance 

[dakar]

Eibachs on mine,still a nice comfy ride

[KR MAN]

I've had experience of; Eibach, H&R monotube, and KW V1 coilovers and all give near standard levels of ride comfort even with a decent drop (the 40mm) you're looking at. They aren't cheap but you get what you pay for.

 

People seem to think that coilovers automatically mean a rock hard ride, but if you do a bit of research and are prepared to pay for a quality manufacturer you'll get a good quality comfortable ride.

[JaminWales]

Ap Coilovers give a nice ride too

[MrTacoSWFC]

Anyone had any experience with vmaxx coilovers for mk2 FL?

[Damian@DPM]

Anyone had any experience with vmaxx coilovers for mk2 FL?

 

One of the more comfortable mid range coilover kits.

 

Damian @ DPM Performance 

[FatblokeVRS]

We have the H&R -50mm Cup Kit and a Whiteline RARB (both from Damian). The VRS lowered around 20mm and has good handling and ride quality. Great to drive.