damn, very nice wheels. Would have never looked at them unless I had seen them on the car, really looks good with it. Any issues with rubbing with that offset? Why the rear spacer, looks?
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- Thread starter Johnny Blaze
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damn, very nice wheels. Would have never looked at them unless I had seen them on the car, really looks good with it. Any issues with rubbing with that offset? Why the rear spacer, looks?
Hammersticks
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Car(s)
- '16 GTI, '18 e-Golf
I'm on Neuspeed sport springs and about 13.5" from center hub to fender...I thought the VWRs were about the same, no? I like where I am right now but have always been curious about the VWRs given all the praise. Thanks.
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nype
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Vancouver, B.C.
2016 GTI DSG with DCC. Leaving the Austins on, for now. Looking at the ECS kit (VWR springs and spacers).
Questions:
- How long should the install take (hunting local mechanics for quotes)?
- Any issues with alignment or increased/uneven tire wear?
- Is there a specific VWR part number/model to specifically choose?
- Any issues with needing to adjust the headlight level?
- Any issues with DCC?
- Any other issues to be aware of?
I have read through a lot the info in these threads but I do find that some of it is conflicting. And I am new to this stuff, so just wanted to make sure.
Thanks guys...
Questions:
- How long should the install take (hunting local mechanics for quotes)?
- Any issues with alignment or increased/uneven tire wear?
- Is there a specific VWR part number/model to specifically choose?
- Any issues with needing to adjust the headlight level?
- Any issues with DCC?
- Any other issues to be aware of?
I have read through a lot the info in these threads but I do find that some of it is conflicting. And I am new to this stuff, so just wanted to make sure.
Thanks guys...
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ReflexGTI1
Ready to race!
- Location
- Texas
Not sure on the dcc part but I have the VWR kit from ECS and it's perfect. No uneven tire wear so far at 5k miles on the setup. Headlights seemed low at first but are on par with a stock GTI with LP. (I compared) install I paid about 130 bucks for install. Don't know about time because I dropped it off in the morning and picked it up at the end of the day.
Advice wise, if u get the kit with the replacement OEM bolts, either mark the bolts to confirm they were swapped properly or specifically ask for the old bolts back so you can compare.
My build thread has pics of the settled drop. I'm completely pleased.
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JD_MK7
Ready to race!
- Location
- Boulder, CO
1. 3-4 hours max for a mechanic (4-6 if doing it alone the first time)
2. No
3. Model specific - ask a vendor
4. No
5. No
6. No
nype
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Vancouver, B.C.
^ Cool...thx JD...and Reflex...
I have the VWR sport for my 2016 GTI PP, LP, Autobahn. I did the rears myself, but took it to my mechanic friend at his shop to do the fronts. Took him about two hours. He just charged me actual time, so $200 even. No need to adjust alignment, everything tracks straight, steering wheel centered. There is a specific part # for the GTI springs. I did have to adjust my head light level, had to raise them a bit. Besides the look, car drives pretty much stock, maybe a bit stiffer. I'm riding on the stock Austins, with Continental DWS 06.
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
- Location
- Southeast Michigan
Wrong, don't listen to this
If you mess with the suspension, get an alignment. It WILL be off
Unless you don't care about buying new tires sooner than expected
nype
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Vancouver, B.C.
I've checked with a few local shops and they recommend an alignment with any suspension mods. Was wondering if that was just a cash grab. Sounds like it should be done.
SLOWR
Ready to race!
- Location
- Vancouver B.C.
Mine on vwr springs with 18" turbomac wheels
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So after months of trying to get a proper drop on my 1.6 TDi I finally managed it using VWR springs last week. I had a nightmare with a VW dealership and DG springs as you may have seen from my previous posts. Instead I went with VWR springs and have now achieved the perfect drop at last. This is not a dig on anybody fitting DG springs to their cars but a reminder to make sure you are getting the correct springs in the first place when purchasing.
In my case the VW Dealership made the mistake.1st pic has DG springs and last pic has the VWR springs fitted. Way lower both back and front now. Ride quality isnt as nice as DG springs but on saying that it is still nice! Its low I was going for and now I have it as last
In my case the VW Dealership made the mistake.1st pic has DG springs and last pic has the VWR springs fitted. Way lower both back and front now. Ride quality isnt as nice as DG springs but on saying that it is still nice! Its low I was going for and now I have it as last
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Hexxum001
Ready to race!
- Location
- Los Angeles
I'm glad I found this thread. I was on the fence as to which springs I wanted to get. I had H & R's on my MKV GTI and I really liked them. But this thread has convinced me to go with VWR springs.
needs spacers on the back, badly.
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You ever throw spacers on the back...? If so, size and any pics?
_baz
Ready to race!
- Location
- Midlands, UK
Mine looks to have settled a little now they've been on for a couple of weeks.
(20mm rear & 15mm front spacers)
(20mm rear & 15mm front spacers)