lowtdi's mk5 build

[jamie88]

its a toss up between h & r race srpings, and eibach sportlines. see forcefeds tdi, he said his handling is better and it looks awesome ! i have decided not to go any lower than that. h & r are 45mm up front and 35 out back.

[benough]

Go with the eibachs then as they'll be a touch softer/comfortable ride.

[Transporter]

Hey guys.
The springs and handling discussion would be better in the Wheels and suspension section or rename the thread (I'd preffer), so more people can join the discussion and potentially benefit from it. Hence

Unless you get uprated dampers to match, lowering springs reduces your car's performance.

[mikinoz]

I don't think it is off topic, it is an introduction all the same.

As for the exhaust. I removed my rear pancake muffler on my TDI and found it to be a little more nimble, but the best part about it was adding some chrome tips.

All numbers are pie in the sky until your on a dyno.

[jamie88]

eibachs it is, not getting them reset as i cant afford to replace them or the shocks anytime soon. well i can afford to, but im saving for a holiday. damn cars.

as for the muffler i plan on doing the same soon.

[kaanage]

see forcefeds tdi, he said his handling is better

I didn't see that anywhere in his thread (just went through it).
And with his combination of springs, wheels and tyres the ride would be awful and handling, when seriously pressing on, would be severely compromised, especially in bumpy corners.

Hey guys.
The springs and handling discussion would be better in the Wheels and suspension section or rename the thread (I'd preffer), so more people can join the discussion and potentially benefit from it. Hence

Shouldn't this thread actually be in the Intro forum since it is just that (+ the mods list is not just diesel stuff hence the 'OT')?

[jamie88]

maybe handling is better was an exxageration

eibach sportlines will be low enough. to get themr eset is $200 bucks which is getting me closer to coilover territory. which i want to avoid for a car that goes to uni and work and thats it.

[jamie88]

bump! pics up soon

[ForceFed]

Can't wait to see it.

[jamie88]

pic on page 1 of this thread. will add pics / build thread when suspension arrives from uk. im thinking of getting gti rear shocks i found for $100 bucks for the pair installed for better handling.