T5 Lowering, how low / Cost ? etc |
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paul1
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Posted: 06 May 09 at 19:17 |
What are your views on lowering; How much does it effect the ride comfort / handling ?
How low should you go ?
Costs involved ?
Should you get the work done at a main dealer ?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Paul.
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blackvanman
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Had mine done at VW stealer with eibach springs, the ones they use on sportline which lowers it by 30mm. it was a bit expensive and with hindsight wish i'd waited and gone for at least 40mm as 30mm doesn't make much difference to the appearance of the van.
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jef_mp
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Think i'd second that, also had mine dropped by 30mm with eibach springs but think it would have looked better with 40mm. Didn't see a huge change at the start but was told that it should settle over time - don't know if that's true or not though
Paid £200 for the springs and had them fitted locally (not a dealer) for £100
I think that the lowering has improved the handling but did add 18" wheels at the same time so imagine the improvement was a combination of both.
Some of my passengers have complained about the ride quality (but don't really care what they think because it's my van!) - personally think you can feel it on poor quality roads and over big pot-holes but other than that its fine
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Tony M
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If you've got the dosh, try these.... http://www.orange-tuning.de/shop/coilover-4080mm-p-1631.html
Edited by Tony M - 10 May 09 at 12:08 |
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T5wob
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had eback springs on for a year going to coilovers this week H and £1532.00 H R ones £150 to have fitted.
got them from jeff here http://www.rdcracing.myby.co.uk Edited by T5wob - 17 May 09 at 17:52 |
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Tony M
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Make sure you post a pic of the lowness, and let us know how it handles.
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T5wob
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i will do cant wait to get in done now .
Edited by T5wob - 10 May 09 at 12:29 |
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T5wob
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blackvanman
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That looks grrrreat! How do you adjust the height? It looks like it's lowered by 60-70mm there?
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T5wob
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front is down as far as can go back still has 20mm left to turn down .was done in a garage braunton bosh centre . frist time they have done coilovers took about 5 hrs to do i did help just to see how it all works .not a job to do on the drive way .i just cant beleave what a soft ride it is after the 40mm eback springs i had on befor .yes i have 4 springs to sale and the struts .o and was fun getting the ramp jacks down with the van sat on it .SPRINGS SOLD NOW
Edited by T5wob - 28 May 09 at 07:27 |
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abogas
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Looks amazing, would you say it takes ride comfort back to standard levels despite the big alloys, they 20'' im guessing? Just out of interest what are they off, aint seen many like those? Wish my velle looked so schweeet!!
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Mike_T5
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This, I like!!! T5WOB... give us all a more descriptive review of what you think? Also, any chance of a pic of how the coilover install looks at the back?
Also, was that £1400 including vat? |
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thats for you reply .wheels 19inc 8x19" - MB Design - etabeta Bestellsystem |
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T5wob
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will put rear pick up soon .the ride i just cant beleave its a lowerd bus .had H+R on my t4 was a ok ride .but this ride like a hoover board .had eiback springs befor .hard ish ride to this set up . Edited by T5wob - 17 May 09 at 17:53 |
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jeff
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Don't lets all get excited about the price. I let Martin have these at mates rates as i have known him for a few years now. Retail price is around £1532.00 at this moment in time as it keeps changing due to exchange rate and carrage.
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Edited by T5wob - 17 May 09 at 17:50 |
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Mike_T5
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Now that is interesting!!! I wanted to see the pics on the back, because I was concerned that being a coilover would put stress upon the shockmounts and bushes. But, it seems that it is in fact a different spring, with adjustable platform? Looks very good, and reassuring to see it's not actually a coilover! :)
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Mike_T5
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Shame about the price being edited :-( Never mind.
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