DG Springs on MK7

[XM_Rocks]

Again, with the ED Springs I have not rubbed once. Ride feels pretty much like stock. And It still doesnt really look like i'm driving a "lowered" car even with the 1.2 inch drop.

DG springs.... lol just look at the massive wheel gaps in pics posted above. Doesn't even look like suspension was changed whatsoever.

To each his own, not everyone wants to replace struts/dampers.

ED springs have a somewhat sketchy past in my eyes. The first batch of A3 springs sent wheels up into the wheel well, there’s also been binding/paint flake issues and currently some people are reporting sagging after a year.

I have been skeptical of ED since they never refuse to release spring rates when launched. Doesn’t seem they approach R&D like others and might have rushed their product to market. No one wants to be a beta tester when paying full price.

For a drop similar to ED, I would personally go with VWR, MSS Kits or Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (the linear euro ones).

I’ve been researching this to death and will be leaping soon.

 

[Junebugz_GTI10]

To each his own, not everyone wants to replace struts/dampers.

ED springs have a somewhat sketchy past in my eyes. The first batch of A3 springs sent wheels up into the wheel well, there’s also been binding/paint flake issues and currently some people are reporting sagging after a year.

I have been skeptical of ED since they never refuse to release spring rates when launched. Doesn’t seem they approach R&D like others and might have rushed their product to market. No one wants to be a beta tester when paying full price.

For a drop similar to ED, I would personally go with VWR, MSS Kits or Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (the linear euro ones).

I’ve been researching this to death and will be leaping soon.

So you're Team DG? I'm VWR when I think I want the "more Low" look then I'm DG when I think about the wear and tear on the stock suspension. I'll be leaping soon as well.

 

[demi9od]

So you're Team DG? I'm VWR when I think I want the "more Low" look then I'm DG when I think about the wear and tear on the stock suspension. I'll be leaping soon as well.

Don't forget about H&R OE Sports. DG like drop but better handling. Bit stiffer is the trade off.

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[Ominous Idle]

To me the MK7.5 seems to lower more on these springs... can’t figure out if that’s visual or real.

I have been thinking the exact same thing! It sure seems that way to me. I am having this same internal debate euro pro-kit vs DG. As such I am obsessively looking at the pictures in the noted threads. I am trying not to let it influence my decision as I have a mk7.

 

[BMAN]

I just lowered my GTI Sport with H&R springs and I'm surprised how low it is.

 

[demi9od]

I just lowered my GTI Sport with H&R springs and I'm surprised how low it is.

H&R Sport Springs are low, like VWR or a hair lower, https://www.urotuning.com/H-R-Sport-Springs-Mk7-GTi-2-0T-p/54787.htm

H&R OE Sport Springs are like DG, 3/4 inch, http://www.urotuning.com/H-R-OE-Sport-Springs-Mk7-GTi-2-0T-p/54787-55.htm

 

[TJN]

I put DG on my 2018 GTI. After installation and settling my fender to wheel center distances are: F 347.6mm and R 344.4mm.

Measure your stock FTC distances and compare to mine to get a feel for where your fender lips would end up after DG installation.

To put in perspective, I have 2017 1.8T Golf with ED springs. Had them on since 300 miles, now 36k. Here are my current measurements: F 330mm and R 335mm

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[demi9od]

Here's the skinny, to help you decide.

.75 drop and OE ride: DG
.75 drop and tighter ride: H&R OE Sport
.75-1.0 drop and OE Ride: Eibach Pro-Kit Euro
1.0 drop and tighter ride: Eibach Pro-Kit NA
1.0 drop and tighter ride: 034 Dynamic+
1.1 drop and in between: Neuspeed Sport
1.2 drop and OE ride: VWR
1.2 drop and OE ride: ED
1.3 drop and tighter ride: H&R Sport

That isn't everything, but it's most of them. When I say OE or tighter ride, I don't mean they all ride the same, just that they are on that side of the spectrum. Correct me if I am wrong anyone and I can update.

OE ride just means more plush and more bounce. Tighter means less bounce and more more feedback.

Anything below the first three will need the struts and shocked replaced sooner or later, the lower you go the sooner you need to replace them. I got all these drops from specs, real world experience varies some.

 

[Tooly]

demi9od, when are you installing the Eibach Euro Pro-Kit you bought? Looking forward to pics.

 

[demi9od]

demi9od, when are you installing the Eibach Euro Pro-Kit you bought? Looking forward to pics.

Tomorrow.

 

[c72k]

It's all a matter of opinion. Personally I like the look of a gap on top that is equal to the gap in front and behind the tire. There is a symmetry there that I find appealing. Not everyone wants a tucked or nearly tucked look.

Not a tucked look, just a no wheel gap look. Car looks awkward with the top gap

 

[TJN]

Here's the skinny, to help you decide.

.75 drop and OE ride: DG, Pro-Kit Euro
.75 drop and tighter ride: H&R OE Sport
.75-1.0 drop and OE Ride: Eibach Pro-Kit Euro
1.0 drop and tighter ride: Eibach Pro-Kit NA
1.0 drop and tighter ride: 034 Dynamic+
1.1 drop and in between: Neuspeed Sport
1.2 drop and OE ride: VWR
1.2 drop and OE ride: ED
1.3 drop and tighter ride: H&R Sport

That isn't everything, but it's most of them. When I say OE or tighter ride, I don't mean they all ride the same, just that they are on that side of the spectrum. Correct me if I am wrong anyone and I can update.

OE ride just means more plush and more bounce. Tighter means less bounce and more more feedback.

Anything below the first three will need the struts and shocked replaced sooner or later, the lower you go the sooner you need to replace them. I got all these drops from specs, real world experience varies some.

These are maybe accurate for GTI but not for 1.8T OP has. ED springs gave me a good 1.6 drop. I wish though it was 1.2

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[demi9od]

These are maybe accurate for GTI but not for 1.8T OP has. ED springs gave me a good 1.6 drop. I wish though it was 1.2

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I think OP can just add about .3 to all these numbers.

 

[Junebugz_GTI10]

Too many choices... This has got me thinking of just going with Solowerks Coilovers and calling it a day.

 

[AdamGTI2]

To each his own, not everyone wants to replace struts/dampers.

ED springs have a somewhat sketchy past in my eyes. The first batch of A3 springs sent wheels up into the wheel well, there’s also been binding/paint flake issues and currently some people are reporting sagging after a year.

I have been skeptical of ED since they never refuse to release spring rates when launched. Doesn’t seem they approach R&D like others and might have rushed their product to market. No one wants to be a beta tester when paying full price.

For a drop similar to ED, I would personally go with VWR, MSS Kits or Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (the linear euro ones).

I’ve been researching this to death and will be leaping soon.

I did a shit ton of research beforehand too and generally found people had better reviews of ED in terms of ride quality. Only thing that made me choose ED is reviews were more consistent, whereas VWR had a LOT of people saying they ride amazing and a bunch of people who said they are way too bouncy as well.

Agreed though I think earlier revisions of ED had a lot of issues. Looks like they have all been solved though.

No regrets with ED so far. TBH If I knew I wouldn't scrape whatsoever I would have gone even lower. Toronto roads are fine on the ED springs.