T5 Lowering Options

[gantoni_t5]

hey guys,

recently put a set of 20's on my 07 crewvan and now I need to look at my lowering options. I need to drop it between 40 - 50mm. The 20's have raised the height about 1.5" so its not just a matter of looks, its slightly uncomfortable getting in and out now and I want to make sure I can still get into undercover carparks without stressing that I might soon be driving a convertible. I have made a few phone calls to the major suspension shops in melbourne but they have all said they have never lowered one and dont supply springs for them anyway. I have found a mob in the UK which supply a set of H&R springs which are -40mm but they are not responding to my emails for a shipping quote. From some of the research that I have done it seems that you can go 40mm lower while still retaining good suspension geometry and comfortable spring rate.

I have also been told that when these are lowered, due to the IRS, the camber kicks out badly and you cant get a camber kit for them. I accept this as a myth until its proven to me because it was said by the same guy that had never lowered one before. I doubt that 40mm would effect the rear camber dramatically.

Has anyone here overcome this issue? Can anyone point to a company which makes the springs and actually is good with customers?

George

[gantoni_t5]

and just for the guys who are wondering how the wheels fit, the are absolutely perfect. As the speedo was approx 5km's out from factory, the20's have brought it back to be spot on. I tested it with a GPS. The wheels are 20X8.5 with a +42 offset. I get full lock without any rubbing and the turning circle has not been effected. They are flush with guards also they dont stick out. I'll post a pic if anyone is interested.

[mtm tcca]

Hope you don't mind the shamles plug... tcca have H&R springs

We do need the axle weights to supply the correct lowering springs. There is 5 different part numbers available from H&R for this car. Call 02 9436 3668