Anyone with problems with springs and shockers combo?

[GTI JOE]

Ok, have had my H&Rs 25/40s installed for well over a year now and I've replaced 2 of the OEM shockers (leaking), same place, left rear. One was done under warranty, the other by my suspension place as the dealer refused on the basis of the modified springs.....expected, as I went under the radar the first time.

Has anyone else had this problem? I'm assuming it's the mismatch of springs to shockers.

I don't want this to keep happening, so I may have to reinstall the original springs or finds shockers to match the H&Rs...opinions? Cheaper to just replace the springs I guess as I don't want to go to more expense and get coilovers.

Cheers guys!

[kaanage]

No one wants to listen to me but I always warn of this when people discuss lowering springs.

Replace the springs with the standard ones and the Polo will ride/handle as VW intended. Or get a set of Koni or Bilstein "sports" dampers and your car will be better for it all round.

[bradsm87]

Bilstein B8's should do the trick. awesomegti.com would be cheapest (They're in UK)

[GTI JOE]

Bilstein B8's should do the trick. awesomegti.com would be cheapest (They're in UK)

Thanks guys, any part#'s for the 2011 Polo GTI 6R?

[kaanage]

Bilstein B8's should do the trick. awesomegti.com would be cheapest (They're in UK)

They seem to have SFA for the 6R. This site may help with part numbers: http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/fra...ck%20Absorbers

[GTI JOE]

I managed to get some part numbers from the Bilstein website.

The Bilstein B8s for a Polo GTI 6R are;
Fronts: 35-168577
Rears: 24-067904

The best I can do in price for a full set was about 495 British pounds delivered at Balance Motorsport - Performance Car Parts Online & Installed

Does this price seem about right? what would installation be? considering the dealership wanted $380 to supply and install ONE damper.

[LunchboxVRS]

My front right was leaking before I changed the shocks. I have koni FSD. And a tip so you don't fall into the same trap I did. The koni sports have adjustable dampening but on there softest setting the are still stiffer/harsher then stock GTI set up so adjusting them will only get worse.

[dening]

Awwwww Come On!

I just bought the same springs 3 days ago! Why didn't I have this to read then!

[ATYPIC]

Awwwww Come On!

I just bought the same springs 3 days ago! Why didn't I have this to read then!

We've all made errors...but we also quickly learn

[gavs]

My front right was leaking before I changed the shocks. I have koni FSD. And a tip so you don't fall into the same trap I did. The koni sports have adjustable dampening but on there softest setting the are still stiffer/harsher then stock GTI set up so adjusting them will only get worse.

That's because it's a wear compensator, not meant for actual damping control adjusting.

I prefer a good spring and damper matched combo over coilovers because unless you get the fully tunable, rebound and compression individually adjustable ones, for the money you spend you can get a perfectly matched spring and damper combo that is lowered to a height that is still useable for handling as well as looks, then pocket your savings and put it towards some other goodies

Bilstein does a 'cup' kit with matched eibach springs. Try and get in contact with H&R to see if they have a matched damper to those springs because even if you get a top notch damper, if its not matched to the springs you are looking at a world of hurt with the ride and handling of the car.