VWR springs on an american TDI?

Asmerrill · Feb 28, 2015

andyman7931 said:
no, camber won't change in the rear and I took it for an alignment after a few miles and it is within spec in the front. Will keep the tires rotated every 10k miles so the front don't wear weird. I'll look again tomorrow when I bathe it and get the road salt off.

Thanks for the updates. That's all I'm worried about.

forhumans · Mar 20, 2015

zoominMS3 said:
Hmm please take FTG measurements after they settle. Would like to know if they still have the reverse rake.

No FTG measurements yet, but I'm pretty sure the reverse rake is gone.

WiszMaster said:
60 day report, how do you like them, settled in and all, are they too stiff, much stiffer than factory, too low?

Definitely not too stiff for me, I can still comfortably drive over manhole covers. I've rubbed a couple of times coming out of steep driveways.

Asmerrill · Mar 21, 2015

forhumans said:
No FTG measurements yet, but I'm pretty sure the reverse rake is gone.

Definitely not too stiff for me, I can still comfortably drive over manhole covers. I've rubbed a couple of times coming out of steep driveways.

Looks awesome! I can't wait to do this.

ffeggleston · Mar 21, 2015

forhumans said:
No FTG measurements yet, but I'm pretty sure the reverse rake is gone.

Definitely not too stiff for me, I can still comfortably drive over manhole covers. I've rubbed a couple of times coming out of steep driveways.

just confirming these are the VWR Version springs you have. Just looking for a small drop. 1.3 inches seemed a lot to me. Just dont want to end up affecting the ride.

D15SEL · Mar 30, 2015

Hi. Just wondering which vendor you guys chose to purchase the VWR springs?
tia dg

Asmerrill · Mar 30, 2015

D15SEL said:
Hi. Just wondering which vendor you guys chose to purchase the VWR springs?
tia dg

I just bought them from a guy on the mk7 facebook page. The only email I have for him is sales@fastuningstore.com

Korab · Mar 30, 2015

i ordered mine through the us supplier - racingline usa - they will price match anyone on the web, and make sure you get the right model of spring - there are 4 or 5 of them for the mk7

D15SEL · Mar 30, 2015

thank you both....will do

D15SEL · Apr 10, 2015

Forhumans, and Andyman.... Thank you both. Had the VWR springs installed this morning and they are perfect. Appearance wise they look great and the car does have less roll but is in no way harsh.
Thanks again. btw The tuning shop where they were installed absolutely loves the transformation.

Asmerrill · Apr 10, 2015

Agreed. Had mine installed too.

Saggio · Apr 14, 2015

forhumans said:
I tried to get some better pics today, but the sky always wants to rain on my days off.

I added ECS' 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers for aesthetics.

Forhumans - Could you take a picture of your car from the front or rear looking straight down the side of your car to see what it looks like with the spacers?

Thank you!

forhumans · Apr 14, 2015

Saggio said:
Forhumans - Could you take a picture of your car from the front or rear looking straight down the side of your car to see what it looks like with the spacers?

Saggio · Apr 15, 2015

Looks perfect!
Where did you buy the longer bolts from?

Thank you

Korab · Apr 15, 2015

My springs are going in as I write. Also my summer wheels and folding mirrors.

forhumans · Apr 15, 2015

Saggio said:
Looks perfect!
Where did you buy the longer bolts from?

Thanks! They came with the ECS "flush fit" kit I got.

VW_TDi_ · Apr 17, 2015

It looks real good. Where did you purchase it from?

Korab · Apr 17, 2015

I had my VWR springs installed Wednesday, and so far am very pleased with both the drop and the ride quality - very close to OEM ride, no harshness over broken pavement - and this is with my 19" summer wheels installed. I am very, very pleased with the result, and its looks great with the 19" wheels and 235.35.19 tires - no rubbing at all. Just over a finger width of gap. The car is being detailed today. I will take some pictures when I get it back.

Saggio · Apr 17, 2015

Korab said:
I had my VWR springs installed Wednesday, and so far am very pleased with both the drop and the ride quality - very close to OEM ride, no harshness over broken pavement - and this is with my 19" summer wheels installed. I am very, very pleased with the result, and its looks great with the 19" wheels and 235.35.19 tires - no rubbing at all. Just over a finger width of gap. The car is being detailed today. I will take some pictures when I get it back.

Awesome! Can't wait for the pictures!

Korab · Apr 17, 2015

Saggio said:
Awesome! Can't wait for the pictures!

I keep trying but safari crashes. May have to do it from a desktop.

Saggio · Apr 20, 2015

Korab said:
I keep trying but safari crashes. May have to do it from a desktop.

Any luck?

Korab · Apr 20, 2015

OK - so here's what mine looks like with VWR springs, 19x8.5 inch wheels and 235.35.19 tires. there is a touch of reverse rake in it because its loaded down with the winter set of wheels and tires. as the front settles a touch and the wheels come out it is looking nice and level.

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Asmerrill · Apr 20, 2015

Very nice!!

Korab · Apr 20, 2015

Asmerrill said:
Very nice!!

Thanks - I am very happy with it.

Saggio · Apr 20, 2015

Looks perfect!

Please confirm this part number for VWR springs on our TDI chassis.

Part# VWR31G7BA

Asmerrill · Apr 20, 2015

Saggio said:
Looks perfect!

Please confirm this part number for VWR springs on our TDI chassis.

Part# VWR31G7BA

Here you go...

D15SEL · Apr 20, 2015

Color, rims, drop all look great together. Congrats.

ROD-TDI · Apr 21, 2015

Korab said:
OK - so here's what mine looks like with VWR springs, 19x8.5 inch wheels and 235.35.19 tires. there is a touch of reverse rake in it because its loaded down with the winter set of wheels and tires. as the front settles a touch and the wheels come out it is looking nice and level.

Looks good, but what about shocks performance? I put Bilstein B6 shocks on our 2015 white VW Golf S TDI 6-speed and kept the 16-inch wheels because they have a greater profile and are better at surviving our poor roads and the Bilsteins provide much better suspension performance. What are the handling differences you've experienced with these changes?
-Rod

Korab · Apr 21, 2015

ROD-TDI said:
Looks good, but what about shocks performance? I put Bilstein B6 shocks on our 2015 white VW Golf S TDI 6-speed and kept the 16-inch wheels because they have a greater profile and are better at surviving our poor roads and the Bilsteins provide much better suspension performance. What are the handling differences you've experienced with these changes?
-Rod

too early to tell right now as springs are still settling - so far it has eliminated the floating, body roll and bouncing that developed as the stock springs broke in. after a month I can give you my final thoughts.

Korab · Apr 21, 2015

D15SEL said:
Color, rims, drop all look great together. Congrats.

thanks - I am very happy with it.

quattrothatcould · Apr 21, 2015

D15SEL said:
Color, rims, drop all look great together. Congrats.

Second this - really pulls it together. Looks great!

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