MKV Spring Color Codes Thread

[John A]

We did this in 'suspension' with the mkiv's, but I think everyone here is capable and mature enough to leave it here to start as it'll get more replies, and more replies = more samples, and better info.

Every recent VW spring has a color code on it. After extensive research, we were able to determine spring rates for quite a few of the availble color codes. If we get enough info and spend some time on it, we can create a similar chart for the MKV chassis.

(for anyone curious, here is part of the work on the old chart: http://www.peterpyce.com/Shine...s.jpg ) VWVortex user 'pyce' was instrumental in organizing the original MKIV effort.

Let's start this off with the basics:

- Model
- Trim (package 0,1,2, etc...)
- Manual or DSG
- Stock wheel size
- Build Date
- Front spring color code
- Rear spring color code

So here's my info:

- GTI
- Package 1
- Manual
- 17"
- 01/06
- Red / Red / White / White
- Blue / Yellow / Yellow / Yellow

Once we get enough info and can figure out the rates -- then it becomes easier to know what can swap in and out to stay 'oem' and still perhaps change the ride characteristics. If you don't have all of the info, get it -- and then post. Once we get it rolling I can move it to 'Suspension.'

[John A]

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[iThread]

Quote, originally posted by John A »

not even a single reply.

Forgot to crawl up into my attic last night. Too busy playing with the new kittly my wife adopted.

I'll get to it this weekend.

[freezermink]

alright, just happened to have mine around and easy enough to get to. i'm curious to know whats going on also. here are my specs:

-'06 GTI
-package 1
-manual
-came with 18" huffies, but i believe the oem size was 17" and they swapped the huffies on before delivery.
-where can i find build date?
-red/red/lavender(or maybe its white?)/lavender
-blue/yellow/yellow/yellow


Modified by freezermink at 8:42 PM 4-14-2006

[vdubnut_mike]

Quote, originally posted by freezermink »

alright, just happened to have mine around and easy enough to get to. i'm curious to know whats going on also. here are my specs: -'06 GTI -package 1 -manual -came with 18" huffies, but i believe the oem size was 17" and they swapped the huffies on before delivery. -where can i find build date? -red/red/lavender(or maybe its white?)/lavender -blue/yellow/yellow/yellow Modified by freezermink at 8:42 PM 4-14-2006

pkg 2 18's same colors as above.

red/red/white/white (or lavender/lavender)
blue/red/red/red

[rracerguy717]

06 GLI
package 2
manual
18" Huff
03/ 06
red /red /white / white
blue / green /

updated mis read colors


Modified by rracerguy717 at 7:14 PM 4-15-2006

[Tourenwagen]

Im color blind so I took a pic of mine

06 GLI Package 2
17" wheels
DSG Tranny

Modified by 20VTLimey at 11:49 PM 4-15-2006

[iThread]

06 GLI Pkg 2
DSG tranny
17" Rims (well, when I got it)
8/15/05
red / red / white / white
blue / green

[svander]

Quote, originally posted by thread »

06 GLI Pkg 2 DSG tranny 17" Rims (well, when I got it) 8/15/05 red / red / white / white blue / green

Ditto here. Same options, same springs.

[Deception]

Just installed my KONI shocks and springs today. Here is my OEM spring code info.

- 2006 Jetta 2.5 (Canadian car)
- No Packages
- Manual 5-speed
- 15" steel wheels with hubcaps
- August 2005 build date
- Blue / Blue / Orange / Pink
- Orange / Orange / White

[Dillinja]

hate to necro-bump, but can anyone confirm color codes on their 06 EU GTI front/rears?

What about week 22+ 07 NA?



Modified by Dillinja at 6:39 PM 7-28-2006

[OGSN0]

[svander]

It appears 07 GLIs are starting to show up lowered at dealerships.

Below is a post from jagerpower, a new '07 Deep Black GLI, 6MT, Pkg #2 owner whose springs are most certainly color coded differently than the 06 "jack-o-sky" stock springs.

Quote, originally posted by jagerpower »

here are the requested pics of the springs, these were a pain in the a.. but i managed to get them. it's one blue dot and two yellow ones.

[jayparry]

4dr GTI
Pack1
DSG
17"
?
Redredwhitewhite
blueorange

is that standard for 4drs?

[piku]

Quote, originally posted by svander »

It appears 07 GLIs are starting to show up lowered at dealerships. Below is a post from jagerpower, a new '07 Deep Black GLI, 6MT, Pkg #2 owner whose springs are most certainly color coded differently than the 06 "jack-o-sky" stock springs.

Bump with question.

Does anyone have the part numbers for the lowered 07 GLI springs yet?

I was thinking if I install the OEM 07 GLI lowered springs on my 06, it will be less likely for the dealer to notice the difference and void the warranty.

[D.Passat00]

i've attached some etka pages from both euro and us spec gti's in case anyone wants to reference the colors with part numbers in this thread:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2956056

[inomis]

2007 Jetta Wolfsburg
none
Tiptronic
16" Standard Alloys
10/06
Lavendar(pink)/Lavendar(pink)/white/white
white/orange/orange

Come on lets get more posts for this thread! I'm curious how other Jettas and Rabbits are sprung. You can see the front colors easy and the rears you can get by reaching a small digital cam up under the car from the front of the rear tires. You may need several tries on the rears. Jacking would probably help.

[gonzo08452]

will the new GTI's have the blue/yellow/yellow as well?

[spinfunky]

2005.5
Package 1
Tiptronic
16in
03/2005
stock
stock

if I may add purchased in july 2005, currently at 16,300k miles

[M Pete]

All right, here's mine:

- TDI
- Special Edition (mix of package 1 &2)
- DSG
- 16"
- 10/06
- Pink / Pink / White / White (top of wheel well 26 3/4" from ground)
- White / Yellow / Yellow (top of wheel well 27 3/8" from ground)

The rear is almost a full 1/2" higher than the front...WTF? I look like a GD 4x4! especially with the 16".

Maybe Santa will bring some nice H&R sports

[M Pete]

So any reason why there are so many different combinations of spring rates for one make of car? Seems a little to me.

[amelen5]

- GTI
- Package 2
- DSG
- 17"
- 11/06
- Red / Red / White / White
- notsure - blue/orange i think.

[natural1]

Euro springs:

-Blue/Red/Green/Green (1K0 411 105 GK)
-Blue/Pink/Yellow (1K0 511 115 EC)

Modified by natural1 at 9:05 PM 1-5-2007

[vwcrzy]

I assume these numbers for your GTI? Just making sure, wanted to order jetta ones.
Thanks


Modified by vwcrzy at 10:30 PM 3-12-2007

[matt23]

Quote, originally posted by inomis »

2007 Jetta Wolfsburg none Tiptronic 16" Standard Alloys 10/06 Lavendar(pink)/Lavendar(pink)/white/white white/orange/orange Come on lets get more posts for this thread! I'm curious how other Jettas and Rabbits are sprung. You can see the front colors easy and the rears you can get by reaching a small digital cam up under the car from the front of the rear tires. You may need several tries on the rears. Jacking would probably help.

I lucked out on seeing the rears..just crawled under the back. It would appear we are psychic spring brothers:

2007 Jetta 2.0T
very late model
17" stock Avignons
front: pink, pink, white, white
rear: orange, orange, white

...or is that white orange orange? do we read ascending or descending the spring?

Modified by matt23 at 1:15 PM 5-14-2007

[horizontally-opposed]

Late 2007 GTI 4 door
6spd manual
Package 2
18s

Stock springs:
Front ~ red/red/white/white
Rear ~ blue/orange

Just bought Euro springs:
Front ~ blue/red/green/green
Rear ~ blue/pink/yellow/yellow

My question, and I'd sure appreciate any input:

Why is there a second yellow dot on my Euro rear springs as opposed to the single yellow dot on the springs listed above -- and will it make any difference?

THANKS!

pete

[horizontally-opposed]

Bump!

[aqn]

2006 MkV GTI
Package 0
6MT
17x7
Built 01/2006
F: red/red/white/white
R: blue/yellow/yellow/yellow

[Edit: pics are here: http://www.mkv-gti.net/wiki/in...r:Aqn]

[silverA4quattro]

- Rabbit 5 door
- ESP/Sunroof/Sirius 16" wheels (dealer added)
- Manual
- 15" stock, dealer added 16" magny cours
- 09/06
- Pink/Orange/Blue/Blue -Front
- White/Yellow/Yellow -Rear

[RIDE79]

07 GTI 2-door (purchased 3 weeks ago)
dsg tranny
package 1
17s
vin # ending: 272926

front--red/red/white white

rear--blue/yellow/yellow/yellow

[IamGoofy]

- 07 MK5 R32
- Eruo Spec 2dr with Recaro
- DSG
- 18"
- July 2006
- orange/ orange/ orange/ pink/ blue
- white/ white/ red

Modified by IamGoofy at 8:20 AM 3-9-2008

[20DYNAMITE07]

i'll see if i can dig up my old springs...

[Motohip]

WHat's the spring color on an 08 GTI?

[squitiere]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4133067

- Early 2007 GTi
- Package 1
- DSG
- 17"x7" Ronal Classix
- Build Date ???
-Front: Grey Grey Red Red
-Rear: Orange Blue

I swapped in 2008 Springs from a 4-door 6MT GTi:
Front: Yellow White Red Red
Rear: Yellow Pink Blue

Front Spring Comparison (2007 Left / 2008 Right):

Rear Spring Comparison (2007 Left / 2008 Right):

[skyline513]

-GLI
-Package 1
-Manual
-18''
-01/08
-Red / White / Purple
-Yellow / Yellow / Blue