H&R Sport Springs 25/40mm for the current Polo GTI 6R

[ATYPIC]

I'm sure there's a few of you who have purchased these springs already for their GTI. Can anyone tell me which is the correct version of the 25/40mm Sport Springs for the current GTI? I've done a search but not really finding the info.

Do I need to purchase the 929kg or 930kg?

cheers

[JexL]

930 was for diesel I think

[gavs]

According to the owner's manual (yes, funnily enought thay do contain information, not just fill that hole in the glovebox! ) GTI front unladen axle weight is 930 kgs.

[ATYPIC]

According to the owner's manual (yes, funnily enought thay do contain information, not just fill that hole in the glovebox! ) GTI front unladen axle weight is 930 kgs.

Thanks gavs...I did take a quick gander through the manual but obviously missed it.

[way]

Is there a reason why you aren't going with coilovers? Wouldnt the cost of install be much the same so it comes down to cost of spring vs coilovers?

[kaanage]

For really cheap, low end coilovers yes (I wouldn't get either and would save up for a set of decent coilovers or cup kit).

[ATYPIC]

Is there a reason why you aren't going with coilovers? Wouldnt the cost of install be much the same so it comes down to cost of spring vs coilovers?

The reason is simple... I don't want them. Cost is no issue to me as I can get them installed for nothing. I don't need to make the ride any more discomforting and coilovers will do that. I know coz I had them in my R33 skyline and hated it...never again. Where I drive to the folks in northern country Vic the roads are crap.

The H&R springs will affect the ride very little and lower the car just enough for my needs.

[way]

It's a misconception that coilovers are harsh. Don't know what coilovers you have on your R33, but I have had anything from Bilstein PSS9 to KW Clubsport, and I can tell you that even the KW Clubsport which is the most hardcore street suspension you can get from KW, is not harsh. I have a set of H&R monotube sitting in my garage waiting for install, so if you can wait till the 12th July (the first date I can get with Trutrack), I will let you know how they ride. I am expecting them to be ok and certainly get that impression from reading other VAG owners comments with H&R monotube...or at least I hope so given that the missus doesn't know and it's her car! Haha.

[ATYPIC]

It's a misconception that coilovers are harsh. Don't know what coilovers you have on your R33, but I have had anything from Bilstein PSS9 to KW Clubsport, and I can tell you that even the KW Clubsport which is the most hardcore street suspension you can get from KW, is not harsh. I have a set of H&R monotube sitting in my garage waiting for install, so if you can wait till the 12th July (the first date I can get with Trutrack), I will let you know how they ride. I am expecting them to be ok and certainly get that impression from reading other VAG owners comments with H&R monotube...or at least I hope so given that the missus doesn't know and it's her car! Haha.

It's not really a misconception at all, but moreso a subjective matter. We are talking about two very different sets of driving conditions. My opinion was formed from my own experiences and as mentioned above, those country roads where I drive dictate those opinions.

The coilovers on the r33 were Japanese racing spec and certainly not appropriate for the street or crappy country roads as I found out. I'm sure there are good coilovers available for the street which offer a satisfactory comfort but they're just not for me.

I would be interested to hear how you go with the H&R monotubes come July....and you better hide that Trutrack receipt from the lady then eh.

[way]

It's not really a misconception at all, but moreso a subjective matter. We are talking about two very different sets of driving conditions. My opinion was formed from my own experiences and as mentioned above, those country roads where I drive dictate those opinions.

The coilovers on the r33 were Japanese racing spec and certainly not appropriate for the street or crappy country roads as I found out. I'm sure there are good coilovers available for the street which offer a satisfactory comfort but they're just not for me.

I would be interested to hear how you go with the H&R monotubes come July....and you better hide that Trutrack receipt from the lady then eh.

That's fair enough. I have driven in some bad country roads and I can see what you are saying. Something to consider though, is whether the H&R springs alone would be any better? I don't know the answer and certainly not an expert on changing springs only. I'll certainly keep you posted on what the H&R coilovers ride is like.

As for the receipt, if she finds it I'll say it was work done for the track car or one of the other cars lol.