H&R VW Polo 6R Sports Springs

[Cainus83]

Just received my 25/40 springs from Orange Tuning Germany. Cant wait to get them fitted!

Doing a little paint work over christmas.. painting the boavista wheels satin black and the calipers red (red polo).

Should look pretty sweet all fitted.. I will update the pics thread when its all done

[sekas]

Yep mine are on the way from a guy on here. Getting them put on next thursday at bridgestone when i get 4x bridgestone RE002 put on aswell. Cant wait


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[6316]

Had decided to go for the 25/40 springs for the GTI, but was quoted ~NZD$800 down at Precision Wheels for them to source it in and have them fitted :|

Just a weird question, does anyone know what the dimensions of the box is so I can calculate the shipping costs from UK to NZ? I've got a UK address which works wonders with NZ Post so I could get free shipping then from that address the volumetric size and weight towards the shipping bill...

Would be choice to source them in myself at a way way cheaper price and have them fitted in for just NZD$150...

[sekas]

If i remember i have the box at home and will measure later. Its roughly 40cm x 20/25cm


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[HRDNTS]

Hey 6316, I just had my springs done by Platinum Wheels a few weeks ago. I ordered my 25/40 springs from Orange Tuning (guy called Frank). Was easy as and really happy with the service.

The outer box is: L455 x W290 x H260mm
Inner box is: L355 x W240 x H225mm

Weight on the shipping doc was 11kg but that included some OEM mudflaps that were bundled together in one package. So maybe 7 or 8kg at a guess.



I measured before and after with a tape measure from ground to the top of the guard and I had a 28mm drop in the front and 35mm drop in the rear.

Went to Taumarunui and back over Xmas and the ride was ok... occasional 'bouncyness' and the odd thump through the chassis but overall it was ok. Its no stock ride though.
I just wish we didnt have to cert coilovers or thats what I'd do straight away.

Actually, I just re-measured and its 625mm from ground to guard now for the rear which means a 38mm drop and 605mm at the front for a 33mm front drop (my car only has 6000km on it still).

EDIT: Forgot to say I paid NZ$420 to my door for the springs and OEM F&R mudflaps FYI. And I paid $180 @ Platinum Wheels. Just watch how you get the details done on the shipping docs so you don't get pinged $100 or so in duty


cheers

[Cainus83]

I'm soon to install my 25/40 springs myself as I've been quoted 400 for the job and it's not hard to do.. anyone know if the gti rear shocks would fit the 77tsi? I'd imagine they are upgraded? I've done 22000 km on these tiny shocks and they might be worth replacing

appreciate any suggestions.. cheers

[6316]

Hey 6316, I just had my springs done by Platinum Wheels a few weeks ago. I ordered my 25/40 springs from Orange Tuning (guy called Frank). Was easy as and really happy with the service.

The outer box is: L455 x W290 x H260mm
Inner box is: L355 x W240 x H225mm

Went to Taumarunui and back over Xmas and the ride was ok... occasional 'bouncyness' and the odd thump through the chassis but overall it was ok. Its no stock ride though.
I just wish we didnt have to cert coilovers or thats what I'd do straight away.

EDIT: Forgot to say I paid NZ$420 to my door for the springs and OEM F&R mudflaps FYI. And I paid $180 @ Platinum Wheels. Just watch how you get the details done on the shipping docs so you don't get pinged $100 or so in duty


cheers

Hey man thanks for that! Will probably look into that and see what happens next! And good to know what the rides would be like over the local roads around NZ too - so the "thump" you're talking about... is that when the tyres hurt the top inside of the wheel arches?

I so agree with the coilovers, I would have gone straight into that if not for that low volume cert :|

As for the duty, I was pretty sure I don't get pinged on anything as its' below that $60 threshold or some s--t

[HRDNTS]

Hey mate,

Wheels didn't hit inner guards at any point during the drive so that's all good. The thump was when it hit a sharp depression or bump in the road (like a really average join in a bridge or a railway crossing) which would jolt through the whole car.

For the duty make sure it doesn't say car parts on there... This link was handy Duty Estimator

[Cainus83]

Hey mate,

Wheels didn't hit inner guards at any point during the drive so that's all good. The thump was when it hit a sharp depression or bump in the road (like a really average join in a bridge or a railway crossing) which would jolt through the whole car.

For the duty make sure it doesn't say car parts on there... This link was handy Duty Estimator

I experience the same bump/shudder as you described and i have'nt even put the springs in yet.. i do have the sports pack however, 15mm lower apparently.

[alexaescht]

I experience the same bump/shudder as you described and i have'nt even put the springs in yet.. i do have the sports pack however, 15mm lower apparently.

That happens to everyone. Our Polo has no sports pack but it still thumps it's way over bumps. Even our Megane does it over bad joins in the road. Suspension can only do so much.