lowering the R36

[gead]

I am sorely tempted to lower the R36 after seeing Alfies....i don't want to go the full coilover route, so was thinking of some eibach pro-kit springs...they would likely drop it around an inch...thoughts?

[Rocket36]

Got to weigh up looks vs practicality. I was thinking the same thing when I bought my R36.

Then after a week, the two low points on the outside edge of the front spoiler lightly scraped on a driveway that really wasn't that steep. The front overhang can be bad for driveway clearance with the standard ride height. So I decided not to lower it at all.

BUT, that said... You can compromise. After all, once lowered you would be so much more aware of it and be careful. If in doubt, don't try to clear something. Back into right angle parking spots etc..... Would look AWESOME 1 inch lower I think. If you want the look, go for it!

[gead]

i guess i am already hyper sensitive to the low kerb steep driveway thing, my previous liberty had the black sti lip, that was quite pronounced and made a terrible sound when scraped, the r36 feels quite high in comparison...decisions decisions....

[Lance B]

i guess i am already hyper sensitive to the low kerb steep driveway thing, my previous liberty had the black sti lip, that was quite pronounced and made a terrible sound when scraped, the r36 feels quite high in comparison...decisions decisions....

Mate, don't do it. I have already lipped my front spoiler and I was very careful in my approach to the driveway, coming in at an angle etc. It wasn't even a steep driveway either! No big deal as it is underneath, but I know it's there, so I shall probably get it touched up with one of those mobile touch up guys.

If you get it lowered, you won't even be able to go up a *normal* driveway/speed hump without scraping and you will be paranoid about lending your car to *anyone* as they won't remember or possibly care so much about your front spoiler.

Personally, I think that the R36 is low enough and look fantastic as they are and are a reasonable compromise. Many of these lowered cars start to look wrong (IMHO) and their springs need to be so hard that they jiggle along the road and look ridiculous. The occupants look like they are getting their fillings rocked out of them.

[isaw]

Having just installed a set of Eibach springs/Koni FSD's on my gti I'd say coils or nothing. There is far too much bounce/float in the shocks for my liking, and this caught me out when leaving a set of lights on a hill, nasty front chunk missing from the bumper. If we had awesoem flat roads like america sure, but we dont, and you want all the play in the suspension you can get.

[gead]

i wonder what the stock dampers are on the r36....i wonder if they would be uprated ones (i would assume so)

[gead]

it appears that H&R have an R36 specific spring ;

Passat R36 Variant/SW Typ 3C, 4WD 2007> 20-25 VA 29162-2 VA 29162-6 £202.06

i note that the total drop on the r36 is lower than the standard passats due to its lower starting point no doubt

haven't been able to find anything specific for the R36on the eibach website, but there are plenty of Americans who have the eibachs on vortex....

[r-btype]

hmmm...what to do hey

If the eibach spring isn't wagon specific, then get the H&R. Cancel Ralph until you have them. Dollar is pretty good - I know.

[Black R36 Sedan 09(alfie)]

gead.. give evolve technik a ring and ask for springs.. they have multiple aftermarket companies that supply their suspensions

[R36]

I am sorely tempted to lower the R36 after seeing Alfies....i don't want to go the full coilover route, so was thinking of some eibach pro-kit springs...they would likely drop it around an inch...thoughts?

I have upgraded the suspension and lowered most of the cars that I have owned - until the R36 which would not even make it up my driveway without scraping the front bumper. Lowering it would look great, but it would not be practical to drive on normal roads.