Hi,

 

Has anybody lowered there rapid?

 

Considering lowering 30mm. 

 

Wondering if anybody can recommend any springs. Seen a few options. Would like similar ride in comfort. But just lower. 

 

Eibach do -30mm. Used to be Skoda UK recommended parts too. Make sure you get the correct ones. The TDIs and 1.4TSI need stronger front springs than the 1.0/1.2TSI.

 

Eibach list 2 different part numbers for the fronts to take account of the weight difference, around 100kg.

 

Search in these forums for other options. H&R do -35mm but I couldn't find different part numbers for the lighter and heavier models.

 

 

 

Edited 13 September, 20205 yr by camelspyyder

Yeh seen a few posts. But nobody really says how the ride is afterwards. Black eibach springs is probably what I will try no more than 30mm. Not to expensive either.

 

Would love to see some lowered pics if anybody has any. 

In the first few years of Rapids, posters on here thought the ride wasn't really affected by the shorter eibach pro-kit springs, some even said it smoothed it out a bit - but the handling was way better.

 

The tyres you have fitted probably make more difference to the ride. 

I've had 3 different sets of OEM tyres on these and one of them was way nicer riding than the other two. 

Edited 14 September, 20205 yr by camelspyyder

There are lowered cars pics on here in "Rapid Projects" section.

 

Also a thread in this section " A picture of your Rapid..." 

 

Not this section, just noticed you posted in "Rapid Guides", rather than the normal one.

Edited 14 September, 20205 yr by camelspyyder