Well after my Bilstein B4, Eibach Pro kit, top mounts, arb drop links, Clubsport GTi rarb had been sat in the garage for nearly 9 months now for my VRS. They were finally fitted to my car today and what a transformation. It feels like a new car and the road noise has decreased massively. I have only driven it a mile but what a difference. The car is not bumpy and feels very compliant over the bumpy roads. The car turns in more keenly and feels a lot more positive. Money well spent!

what top mounts and drop links have you used out of interest?

1 hour ago, tunedude said:

what top mounts and drop links have you used out of interest?

I purchased bilsteins own top mount and bearing kit along with TRW drop links through autodoc.

Did you do anything on the rear?

1 hour ago, RoddersUK said:

Did you do anything on the rear?

Yes fitted Sachs top mounts and Clubsport GTi rear arb with TRW drop links. Again from Autodoc as they were the cheapest place to get them from.

This sounds good, something I've thought about. How much was it all, must be wrong side of £1k?

2 hours ago, RoddersUK said:

This sounds good, something I've thought about. How much was it all, must be wrong side of £1k?

All the parts from Autodoc cost £440 give or take so not too bad.

Oh wow, that's much less than I thought!

So tempting....lol

Well after a few miles I can say this is how the car should have been setup from the factory.

The ride is very compliant and actually rides over the bumps better. The car feels like it is gliding almost it is so smooth. Both acceleration and braking are improved as there is less shift in weight transfer. It corners nice and flat with plenty of grip and makes the car feel nimble.

My wife has been in it today and did not complain at all. So the setup passed the wife test 🤣.

It also sits just right for my eyes. Not too low the tyre touches the arch but just high enough for a nice gap between the arch and tyre.

Most notable is the huge reduction in nvh through the tyres. The cabin area is a much quieter place to be.

All in all a nice modest upgrade to the car.

Edited 10 October, 20223 yr by Ecomatt

Are you on 19s?

Hi , Obviously you mentioned how much the parts cost , could I ask how much you paid for fitting or did you do it yourself?

I like the sound of this myself, the fact you have kept the Bilstein B4's as an OEM part, and used the Eibach springs to lower it, sounds like a really good idea.

Love the way it passed the wife test🤣

Any chance of a picture?

That's basically the entire list of parts I want to go for, except for the RARB. Glad to hear it rides well, any photos with the Pro Kit? I think rather than making it overly low dropping the front down makes sense. 

I am on 19s with Goodyear Asy 5 tyres run at manufacturer pressures.

I do not have any pictures yet as they can take a week or so to fully settle down. I will get one tomorrow to show how it looks 👍

I planned to fit them myself but ran out of good weather and time, as we have a 3.5yead old daughter and 10 week old son. So pretty much no free time.

I also have obdeleven to reset the headlight level but am going to get an alignment done.

Info on headlight settings would be useful. I have some springs I'm planning on getting so will have the same to deal with.

This is the stance and looks spot on to me.

 

12 hours ago, MarkyG82 said:

Info on headlight settings would be useful. I have some springs I'm planning on getting so will have the same to deal with.

Make sure the car is on a level surface.

Access the headlight regulation control unit 55.

Select Basic Headlight Setting and run the setting.

Then select Acknowledge Basic Setting and run the setting. 

You might get asked for a security login and the one I used was 20103.

It is as simple as that. If you find tge headlights are still a bit low they mat need raising manually. I am going to get mine checked when I get the alignment done to make sure they are spot on.

10 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

This is the stance and looks spot on to me.

 

Very nice. I like the look of that, not to extreme. Definitely tempted myself. Possibly on my Christmas list.

@Ecomattas a few people are interested, are you able to post a shopping list of the parts, with links? Only if not too much trouble.

41 minutes ago, RoddersUK said:

@Ecomattas a few people are interested, are you able to post a shopping list of the parts, with links? Only if not too much trouble.

Yes cause I can. I have screenshot the parts I used from Autodoc on my invoice. I purchased the Clubsport rear anti roll bar when they were £92 on offee from Darkside. But even at the higjer price of £132 is still a bargain.

 

With the top mounts you need to add 2 for each, as I thought they came in pairs.

 

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/genuine-21-7mm-x-3-6mm-vw-mk7-golf-clubsport-s-rear-anti-roll-bar-upgrade.html

Edited 13 October, 20223 yr by Ecomatt