best handling cup kit for mk4 GTI

[J. Reed]

About to have to replace my stock struts/shocks/springs
Right now I just have a neuspeed 28mm RSB as far as suspension.
I've heard people say that .5" drop is ideal. really?
Is the Eibach Sportline + Koni Str.t setup MJM is promoting a good combo?
I've read the Koni oranges can handle a 1.5" lowering spring.. is that extra .3" ok on those shocks?

opinions please

[meboice]

1.5" is three times .5 so a 1.5" drop is quite a bit more than .5

[J. Reed]

1.5" is three times .5 so a 1.5" drop is quite a bit more than .5

ha.
I meant on the shocks, as a separate question, but thanks for the insight.
and .3" + 1.5" = 1.8" sportline eibachs I was referring to from that kit. Hooray for math..

[BsickPassat]

About to have to replace my stock struts/shocks/springs
Right now I just have a neuspeed 28mm RSB as far as suspension.
I've heard people say that .5" drop is ideal. really?
Is the Eibach Sportline + Koni Str.t setup MJM is promoting a good combo?
I've read the Koni oranges can handle a 1.5" lowering spring.. is that extra .3" ok on those shocks?

opinions please

the .5" drop some may be promoting applies to the rear suspension only while keeping the front suspension stock height or a smidgen higher.

the best suspension for handling for a DD is..... Shine Racing Real Street Suspension.

most on the MKIV forum do not like the reverse rake Shine gave you.

http://www.kermatdi.com/servlet/the-...ng-Real/Detail --- springs: Custom wound springs, iirc, 225 lb front (iirc 250 for VR6) & 180 lb rear... no preload needed with these springs.

Then they were combined with Bilstein Sports & Shine's rear bar.

Option 2: Stock springs with Bilstein HD or Koni Sport. Start refreshing suspension bushings

[J. Reed]

Yeah I've read a lot of good things about shine.
Think it's a .5 lift up front and a .5 drop in the back.

kind of tempted by WRD's kit.
http://wrdusa.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?S...f18tsuspension

and this article makes me want the neuspeed pro kit..warranty..numbers..etc..
http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticle...e/viewall.html

[WickedWorksVW]

any more input guys? i looking at the same things.

[CorradoSLC]

For off the shelf handling, the minimal lowering springs from H&R (OE Sport) and Neuspeed (SofSport) are a close second to the SRS kit.

The OE Sports are said to have more of a linear feel, with more precise turn-in, etc. The SofSports supposedly ride a tad better.

Either can be paired with Bilstein HDs (sharper handling, bit more harsh) or Koni Yellows for a really, really nice package.

I've got the OE Sport/Koni combo and have posted detailed impressions in other threads - wish I had gone with it sooner.

[teutoned]

call me stupid but doesn't the gti come w/ stiffer/lower springs already? throw some bilsteins or koni adjustables at it and put the rest towards the beer fund...

[BsickPassat]

call me stupid but doesn't the gti come w/ stiffer/lower springs already? throw some bilsteins or koni adjustables at it and put the rest towards the beer fund...

No.

20AE/337/GLI 1.8T come with lowering springs.