Would anyone be interested in helping me install suspension on my MKV GLI?

[VTECeateR]

I have a Fahrenheit GLI that is dying to be lowered but I don't have the tools (or the skills, honestly) to do the install myself. Im still open to product suggestions but basically I want to retain ride comfort but improve handling and appearance.


New Tails by ATPhotodesign, on Flickr

I would be happy to supply food and beer (or whatever) and I can barter with detailing and/or photography if your car is worthy in your own opinion...


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Thanks for looking....please feel free to text me if interested. 925-864-3311 Andre

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[VTECeateR]

Back from the dead...I've actually changed cars...I'm still interested in lowering my car. Now I have this bad boy....

2012 GTI

[uberwolfsburg]

if you lower your car on coilovers, your ride is going to be ****tier, thats just how it is.
i have my 09 wolfsburg on raceland ultimo's, i think they go for 400$ and my car is pretty damn low, like a 3.5" drop and the ride is a bit stiffer, but i have driven it to LA and back on those coils and i wasnt beat up by the end of it.

[Konkordmusk]

if you lower your car on coilovers, your ride is going to be ****tier, thats just how it is.
i have my 09 wolfsburg on raceland ultimo's, i think they go for 400$ and my car is pretty damn low, like a 3.5" drop and the ride is a bit stiffer, but i have driven it to LA and back on those coils and i wasnt beat up by the end of it.

No, that's not just how it is. If you buy cheap coilovers, then yeah. But I and others I know who have bought the more pricey coilovers could not be happier with the ride.

[uberwolfsburg]

No, that's not just how it is. If you buy cheap coilovers, then yeah. But I and others I know who have bought the more pricey coilovers could not be happier with the ride.

well the ride on my coils isnt terrible, the spring rates are only 285/265. still going to be stiffer than stock if you are low cause there is less suspension travel.

[VTECeateR]

No, that's not just how it is. If you buy cheap coilovers, then yeah. But I and others I know who have bought the more pricey coilovers could not be happier with the ride.

What do you think about the ST coils?

[Konkordmusk]

What do you think about the ST coils?

I think that they are an affordable option that could keep you happy unless you maxed them out. If you keep them at a reasonable ride height, I know some guys who couldn't be happier with them. I've installed ST's on not just VW's, but BMW's and some Mercedes as well, I've made nothing but happy owners

[VTECeateR]

I think that they are an affordable option that could keep you happy unless you maxed them out. If you keep them at a reasonable ride height, I know some guys who couldn't be happier with them. I've installed ST's on not just VW's, but BMW's and some Mercedes as well, I've made nothing but happy owners

I wouldn't go too low (I'm 37 and married with kids) and this is my DD. Thanks for the info.