H&R VW Polo 6R Sports Springs

[llai8501]

Can anyone point out the differences between 25/40 and 35/55 springs? (For my own learning). I've always wondered and how much is the drop
And is scrubbing an issue with springs?

Everyone tends to go H&R but TS have you considered the VWR springs made for the Polo?

http://goapr.com.au/products/springs_vwr_vaga5_au.html

[nomadx38]

Most people go for the H&R springs for the price and sizes available compared to the VWR springs - though I would expect the VWR springs to be better matched to the dampers for a smoother ride, which brings me on the next point...

Don't ever get the H&R 35/55 springs for use with OEM shocks. The ride is just unbearable, rock hard and it bangs over every small bump, speed humps become a nightmare - only plus is that the car is as tight as anything...

Also even with stock 17" you get (very little) scrubbing on the front under tight cornering over decent sized bumps - nether the less it scrubs so with 18" it would probably be pretty bad.

H&R 25/40 springs are definitely the way to go, most people get them, and it's a excelent balance between low, comfort and stability

[llai8501]

Most people go for the H&R springs for the price and sizes available compared to the VWR springs - though I would expect the VWR springs to be better matched to the dampers for a smoother ride, which brings me on the next point...

Don't ever get the H&R 35/55 springs for use with OEM shocks. The ride is just unbearable, rock hard and it bangs over every small bump, speed humps become a nightmare - only plus is that the car is as tight as anything...

Also even with stock 17" you get (very little) scrubbing on the front under tight cornering over decent sized bumps - nether the less it scrubs so with 18" it would probably be pretty bad.

H&R 25/40 springs are definitely the way to go, most people get them, and it's a excelent balance between low, comfort and stability

Thanks for clarifying! Excellent post!

What you described I presume is for the 25/40? So despite balance and comfort you get occasional scrubbing in certain circumstances?

[MrDeathLad]

Also even with stock 17" you get (very little) scrubbing on the front under tight cornering over decent sized bumps - nether the less it scrubs so with 18" it would probably be pretty bad.

If it only scrubs occasionally with the 17s then 18s with the right tyres (215/35 or 205/40) would only scrub occasionally as well. For instance, when I fist had my coils installed and wasn't super low, even with 18s and oversized tyres (225/40) it wouldn't scrub more than the boas, and that was only very rarely.

[LD_mart]

Where's the cheapest place to buy a set?

[MrDeathLad]

Where's the cheapest place to buy a set?

google is your friend, use it to research
sure, there are local resellers but sometimes cheaper to buy from the uk and have posted over....


H&R VW Polo 6R Sportfedersatz 25/40mm (ABE) Audi Tuning, BMW Tuning, VW Tuning, Opel Tuning, Mercedes Tuning, Mini Tuning
H&R 25mm/40mm Lowering Suspension Springs Polo 6R 1.2, 1.2T Si, 1.4 06/09> - £131.50 : The premier online mail order VAG suspension and performance specialists. We offer a wide range of all the best branded suspension and performance parts for all VA
Volkswagen Polo 6R Tuning, Parts and Servicing with Sub Part: Lowering Springs
H and R 28977-1 Lowering Springs Volkswagen Polo 6R 6/09- 25/40Mm Plus Gti 10/10- 20/30-35Mm Va 929Kg: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
H&R Lowering Springs / Spring Kit for VW - larkspeed.com
H&R VW Polo 6R upto929kg 06/09> 25/40mm Lowering Springs - Motamec.com

And straight off the H&R site

East Coast Suspensions
35 Alexandar Ave Tarren Point NSW 2229
PH: 02-9531-8966

Capital Steering and Suspension
3/75 Wollongong St Fyshwick ACT 2609
PH: 02-6280-5243

Peak Performance
80 Macarthur St Parramatta NSW 2151
PH: 02-9683-5577

Chris Bale Automotive
4/5 Grattior Pl Toronto NSW 2283
PH: 02-4959-7174

City Performance Centre
2/39 Hotham Pde Artarmon NSW 2064
PH: 02-9437-6077

[LD_mart]

google is your friend, use it to research
sure, there are local resellers but sometimes cheaper to buy from the uk and have posted over....

Or you are my friend for doing the work for me
Im guessing people have gotten sets before so im sure they would of found the cheapest place. Saves me doing all the work

[Hail22]

Or you are my friend for doing the work for me
Im guessing people have gotten sets before so im sure they would of found the cheapest place. Saves me doing all the work

LD Deathlad accepts skittles if you're more than happy to send some his way

[MrDeathLad]

Or you are my friend for doing the work for me
Im guessing people have gotten sets before so im sure they would of found the cheapest place. Saves me doing all the work

yeah... i get bored alot....

LD Deathlad accepts skittles if you're more than happy to send some his way

charitable donations are accepted

[VEEEUU]

I have fitted H&R 35/55 springs initially with OME shocks. Agree whole hearteldly that this is an awful mach. Car was dangerous to drive. No rebound control made every bump feel like the car was pogo stick jumping.

Fitted KONI sports struts and rear shockers (both adjustable for rebound). Made an incredable positive difference. Still bumpy, but controlable.

I have not experienced any tyre rubbing with 18x7.5 et 35 amd 215/35.

I would imagine the 25/40 springs are not as firm as the 35/55. I had a series 4 Golf lowered to that speck and always wished it was lower. Hence, this time around I have gone the "full monty". Eaven though it is a bit harder to live with.

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