lowering the R36

[Gipper]

Speaking of scraping, one thing that is giving me the sh#ts is the underneath of the R36 front bumper scraping on high gutters when parking. As the parking sensors dont detect the gutter, the underside of the bumper is scatched to hell. You cant notice it unless you look but I get a tear everytime i hear it.
I could leave more gap at the front but the other problem is the Passat's ass then hangs a fair way over the end of teh car spot.
Maybe the only solution is to reverse in to all car parks.

[Rocket36]

Maybe the only solution is to reverse in to all car parks.

Been doing that in all my cars over the last 10 years or so. Reversing in is safer for the car and easier (as well as safer) when leaving.

[111]

Did anyone at all manage to lower the r36, ive been told many mixed things about the wagon and that it cant be lowered, then others tell me no problems???? ANYONE

[Rocket36]

Of course it can be lowered....

Personally with the .:R36 it's not worth the hassle as it's already nice and low (too low for a lot of driveways and gutters). It's got a good balance of low and practicle where it comes from the factory and I have heard of people RAISING them.

If you're wanting different suspension that performs better then there are better springs and shocks out there - just depends how much you're willing to pay and how low you go depends on how much every day street driving practicality you're prepared to lose.

a decent set of coilovers would be the best but be prepared to fork over a lot of dollars. You can leave it at daily drive ride height and lower it for track days. The stock setup performed well enough for me on the track and considering it's not more than twice a year, then there's not a lot of worth in me spending money on suspension.

[111]

Of course it can be lowered....

Personally with the .:R36 it's not worth the hassle as it's already nice and low (too low for a lot of driveways and gutters). It's got a good balance of low and practicle where it comes from the factory and I have heard of people RAISING them.

If you're wanting different suspension that performs better then there are better springs and shocks out there - just depends how much you're willing to pay and how low you go depends on how much every day street driving practicality you're prepared to lose.

a decent set of coilovers would be the best but be prepared to fork over a lot of dollars. You can leave it at daily drive ride height and lower it for track days. The stock setup performed well enough for me on the track and considering it's not more than twice a year, then there's not a lot of worth in me spending money on suspension.

Not really going for track use, i just want it to look better on the 19's

[Rocket36]

My advice in that case would be to get the 19's (which will fill out the arches a lot better) and see what you think. Make sure you have a full tank of juice too. Load it up with four adults some weight in the back as well and then try and imagine how it would be to drive under the same circumstances, lowered.

If it's just for looks, it's my opinion (and each to their own on this), that 19's with the standard ride height looks AWESOME! Yes, 1 inch lower looks a tiny bit better but you lose a LOT of practicality. If the looks is worth it to you, go for it.

[gead]

Did anyone at all manage to lower the r36, ive been told many mixed things about the wagon and that it cant be lowered, then others tell me no problems???? ANYONE

i was looking at a set of secondhand PSS9 coilovers from a friend, and whilst they will fit the standard passat and the R36 sedan, they will not fit on the R36 wagon...we got this feedback from the bilstein wholesaler...

[Rocket36]

yeah wagons are usually different but you should still be able to source the specific hardware required for them.