Lowering The Rapid

[Deeky007]

Just looking for a bit of advice regarding lowering the Rapid Sport.

 

I'm picking it up on Friday, and overall really pleased with how it looks and drove, except the massive gaps in the arches.

 

Been having a look online and the 2 that seem to crop up most are the Eibach's and the H&R's. 

 

Anyone running them and any problems with either?

 

Cheers 

[SytekSam]

I had mine lowered on OEM lowering springs before delivery. I like them; it's a decent compromise.

[Deeky007]

3 minutes ago, AutoScholar said:

I had mine lowered on OEM lowering springs before delivery. I like them; it's a decent compromise.

 

How much did the OE ones lower the car by? 

[SytekSam]

Not sure exactly. 25-30mm maybe? Not too radical, but a vast improvement in appearance.  There are pics of it around the place for you to check out.

[SytekSam]

If you want something a bit lower, @Copey is your man!

[camelspyyder]

OEM is a 30mm Eibach drop.

 

Skoda kits only suitable for heavier motors 1.6TDi and 1.4TSi -

 

However the correct spring rates for the 1.2 are available from Eibach online.

 

@Stormchaserhad the SKoda Approved kit on a 1.2TSi and ended up with the nose in the air and messed up handling.

@JonBRapid has an unknown lowering setup (from his pictures its clearly not stock) which gives horrendous tyre wear.

 

H&R do 35mm drop springs.

 

Someone in the "a pic of your rapid" thread has gone for a bigger drop at the back to level the Spaceback off 35/40 I think.

 

In Rapid Projects:

 

@Copey has shorter struts too giving 60mm-ish I think.

@RiderXXL went for coilovers in the end and adjusted the height to what he needed.

 

 

[JonBRapid]

Eibach's... Official ones for the car and engine (insurance told about it) and your right hurendous tyre wear - will be checking them the end of this month!

 

I do live on an estate with huge speed bumps! It looks like it should have to begin with... Although the next car will have to be a Q7 or a defender!!!

 

Edited 7 June, 2017 by JonBRapid

[Copey]

Dont go my route.... Thats all i can say 

[charles]

I was going have Eibachs fitted but if it causes tyre wear I'll not bother..

why would lower springs cause tyre wear?

[Copey]

6 hours ago, charles said:

I was going have Eibachs fitted but if it causes tyre wear I'll not bother..

why would lower springs cause tyre wear?

 

Tracking not been done right after i guess

[RMurphy195]

Whenever you change the ride height of a vehicle you must get the alignment done - changing the ride height changes the alignment. On my MX5 this would be all 4 wheels, might be only the fronts on the Rapid!

[liveseytowers]

Does anyone have a link to the eibach springs that are right for the 1.2 110bhp model? If the tyre wear is caused by the alignment not being done then that is a quick fix, just get them fitted at a place that can do the alignment. I'm still tempted to get the Revo remap and the eibach springs on my Rapid.

[JonBRapid]

On 19/07/2017 at 20:47, liveseytowers said:

Does anyone have a link to the eibach springs that are right for the 1.2 110bhp model? If the tyre wear is caused by the alignment not being done then that is a quick fix, just get them fitted at a place that can do the alignment. I'm still tempted to get the Revo remap and the eibach springs on my Rapid.

Have a look on the eibach website ... ...I'm waiting for the record discount to come back round (it was really good offer for black Friday - I should have got it done then really!!!)

 

I'm convinced that it's just where I live putting the tracking out...

[Taz1987]

What springs did you go for in the end? Also looking to lower mine. I've recently just purchased 2017 1.6tdi. 

 

Would like a remap but there is so many to choose from

[DunDunFather]

Is there anyone who has lowered their Rapid with 18s fitted? Be good to see some pictures and experience of any issues like rubbing etc. This is what I'd like to do eventually.

[camelspyyder]

Member @BossFox had a very early Rapid on 18s and lowered springs. Pictures were on here.

 

I think searching the Rapid forums for "Yellow" would find it way back in 2012/13.

[camelspyyder]

2 minutes ago, camelspyyder said:

Member @BossFox had a very early Rapid on 18s and lowered springs. Pictures were on here.

 

I think searching the Rapid forums for "Yellow" would find it way back in 2012/13.

 

The "A pic of your car" thread also had pictures of a silver Rapid Connect on 18 inch Rotas and OEM 30mm drop spings,

and a Spaceback on 8.5x18 BBS LM with a 35mm/40mm drop F/R.

Edited 16 November, 2020 by camelspyyder

[DunDunFather]

Many thanks - I've not been on here for a while and found the car pics thread just after posting. I couldn't tell which ones were 17s and which were 18s though but this will help.

[camelspyyder]

Remember this from 7 years ago?

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/272938-yellow-peril/?do=findComment&comment=3336009

[DunDunFather]

15 hours ago, camelspyyder said:

Remember this from 7 years ago?

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/272938-yellow-peril/?do=findComment&comment=3336009

No, but just read through it. Very nice car, not a fan of black wheels in general but the stance and the size is what I'm planning to do.

[NGG]

@whoop_whoop Here is my rapid with Eibach springs and oem 17s.  No rubbing  with 17s, i am sure 18s could fit although i actually ended up down 15s because the ride was too harsh for my taste :(

 

 

[DunDunFather]

Finally got mine done, came across someone on eBay selling a brand new OEM Eibach 30mm kit. Some side-by-side before and after pics. The pics don't do it justice, it's a definite upgrade option IMO as it (like others say) should have been that height to begin with ...