Golf MK6 GTI aftermarket Parts > Golf R aftermarket Parts?

[stephen8512]

Hey guys

Just wondering, are parts that are available for the MK6 GTI from ECS Tuning be fitted to the MK6 Golf R? Im talking about stuff like Suspension, sway bars etc, amongst other things

IM interested in the Bilstein PSS10's or the KW V3's but since the US dont have the Golf R yet, ECS tuning onyl has it available for the Mk6 GTI. But would there be any issues if I were to fit this on the Golf R? Spring rates any different?

[peedman]

Hey stephen!

Im sorry to say but they are different due to the 4wd setup. Its like how the mk5 r32 is different to the mk5 gti.

They say that mk6 gti is the same as the mk5 gti so perhaps the mk6 r is like the mk5 r32 (spring rates will be different tho due to heavy v6)?? In any case u should also look at s3 part numbers as they should hopefully be the same from my guess.

[stephen8512]

pedro

that was my guess as well....dammit.....
ECS currently has a sale on the PSS10's.....for 999 USD!!! for the MK6 GTI (do eeeeeeet pedro!!)

[peedman]

It must have ended already? Its showing up as $1999!

In any case ive already got coilovers

[WhiteJames]

For a cheap set of sports orientated coilover suspension, it may pay to have a look at the ST coilovers. ST coilovers are the poor cousin of the KW Variant – 1. KW has a warranty centre in the USA and a research centre in Canada, where they do development work with HPA Motorsport. ST coilover does not have the Inox chrome coating or lifetime warranty and are not made in Germany like the KW Variants. ST coilovers are Nickel coated & have a limited 5 year warranty and are made in North America. HPA Motorsport sell them for @ USD$800 atm for the Mark 6 Golf (add USD$350 shipping + @ 15% local taxes). ST coilovers appear to be good value compared to the KW V1.

HPA Motorsports Inc. Holiday Specials 2010

HPA KW SHS comfort/sports coilover are also now available for the Mark 6 Golf GTI/R for @ USD$1K.

HPA KW SHS coilover are the same kit for the Jetta, Golf R32 and GTI in the MKV model range. Sachs has the same product code for GTI and R32 for the MKV range as are some earlier Bilstein PSS10 coilover kits for the MKV Golf's. Not sure about the MK6 range for each of those products.

KW coilovers distinguish between GT/GTI/R models for product code for each particular model and also offer different product codes for the manual –v- DSG Golf’s due to the DSG adding another 20kg up front.

Cheers
WJ

[Big_Dave]

Anoter stupid question.....
What's a coil over.
In laymans terms , please.

[pologti18t]

APR are having a sale as well... APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW Porsche and Skoda Vehicles.

[Mr_Bob]

Anoter stupid question.....
What's a coil over.
In laymans terms , please.

It's basically just a shock absorber with a coil spring around it
They're standard in many cars, particularly upfront (left side of this image)

Coilover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

When we're referring to an aftermarket part they're often adjustable,
under the spring is a platform which is threaded so you can adjust the ride height
often the shock damping itself is adjustable too, so you can change the suspension behaviour.

non-coil over, is where the shock is mounted separately to the coil, as in many offroad 4WDs, and the rear of the golf.

[PeDiES]

Hey stephen!

Im sorry to say but they are different due to the 4wd setup. Its like how the mk5 r32 is different to the mk5 gti.

They say that mk6 gti is the same as the mk5 gti so perhaps the mk6 r is like the mk5 r32 (spring rates will be different tho due to heavy v6)?? In any case u should also look at s3 part numbers as they should hopefully be the same from my guess.

mk5 r32 and mk5 gti both take the same coilover kit, mk6 gti and mk5 gti however are different, irrelevent for this topic but just thought it might be useful

[sebastianwebber]

Those are quite a handful of car parts for a VW, hope the buyer got a hold of these parts for their mods.