DG Springs on MK7

[Deleted member 137012]

Hello all! This is my first post on this forum!!

I just picked up my SEL MK7 2015 with 20K miles on it CPO and want to keep my warranty while looking good.

I have done 25% Tints, OEM roof rack, DeAutoKey Led's all the way around and OEM splash guard kit.

DO YOU think DG OEM springs are the next best mod for me?

I saw the pics but over time have they given you any issues?

Does the drop warrant the $200+ pricetag?

Let me know what you guys think

 

[_cruster]

You haven’t explained anything much about what you’re hoping to accomplish - but, without any criteria whatsoever to go on, if it were my car, my next mod would be a JB1.


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[Deleted member 137012]

"want to keep my warranty while looking good."

Looking to do anything that looks good while keeping the warranty lol

 

[demi9od]

"want to keep my warranty while looking good."

Looking to do anything that looks good while keeping the warranty lol

Yeah, but the cost is a little more, since you will want spacers to avoid the recessed wheel look you get when lowering the car.

Factor in another $170 for a flush kit. http://www.urotuning.com/Mk7-GTi-Flush-Kit-Full-Set-of-Wheel-Spacers-Bolts-p/mk7-flush-kit.htm

You can do just the springs first, and since they don't lower too much, maybe you will not want a flush kit, but at the very least a 10mm spacer in the back will help the look a lot.

 

[AdamGTI2]

Personal opinion - do NOT get DG Springs. Hardly drops the car at all.

I originally was going to go get them but went with Emmanuele Design. Don't scrape anywhere - still wish I went lower haha.

 

[Deleted member 137012]

What should I get that wont kill my stock struts

 

[demi9od]

What should I get that wont kill my stock struts

DG, H&R OE, Eibach Euro Pro Kit, ?APR?.

 

[JustAGolf]

I also was going with DG but I learned the drop is so minimal so I decided to go with VWR spring. 2 years in and I am loving the stands


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[nype]

Drop on DGs is less than other springs but there are benefits to this in ride quality and stock component longevity.

I highly recommend them. Very much worth it. Would not describe the drop as minimal. Search these forums for the dedicated DG springs threads.

 

[Deleted member 137012]

Yeah thats what I want, I have a long commute and everyone was raving about the DGs but I saw pics and it doesnt look like its worth it. Might say f it and go with the VWRs

 

[nype]

Just reread OP and noticed you’re TSI. So maybe I’m not giving accurate info for you, as I’m referring to my GTI. I don’t know if the DG springs drop the GTI a bit more due to more weight than TSI or...

 

[White18]

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.

 

[demi9od]

Just reread OP and noticed you’re TSI. So maybe I’m not giving accurate info for you, as I’m referring to my GTI. I don’t know if the DG springs drop the GTI a bit more due to more weight than TSI or...

Ah, yes, the TSI will drop more than the GTI.

 

[Deleted member 137012]

Looks really good - thank you so much!

 

[nype]

Few pics of my dirty GTI on day 1 of DG spring install. Not a minimal drop by any means.