Nathanmac1991
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I've lowered mine on Eibach springs, I felt that it sat way too high and that it rolled about a bit too much in corners. I was a little concerned that the Eibachs wouldn't give the drop I was after because in some cases they don't but they were pretty much all that were available and they have always given a good ride quality. I was pleased with the results, it now sits much lower, slightly more on the front now which I like and the handling has improved quite a bit.
I do have pictures but only with the car running on 16" winter steels and not the 17" wheels unfortunately. In short I would definitely recommend the Eibach's.
I do have pictures but only with the car running on 16" winter steels and not the 17" wheels unfortunately. In short I would definitely recommend the Eibach's.
Nathanmac1991
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springs
Sweet where did you sorce the springs as I'm not having any luck what so ever, also pics would be great cheers
Sweet where did you sorce the springs as I'm not having any luck what so ever, also pics would be great cheers
aaroe
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I don't know about UK, but in Denmark you can buy lowering springs at the Seat dealer - i bought some Eibach for my Leon 5F 1.6 TDI.
Remember that there are different springs depending on the rear suspension on the car - E.g. mine doesn't have multi-link.
Getting my springs installed later this month, can't wait!![[B)]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/shades.gif "Cool [B)]")
Remember that there are different springs depending on the rear suspension on the car - E.g. mine doesn't have multi-link.
Getting my springs installed later this month, can't wait!
Some pics of mine lowered on Eibach springs with winter wheels on. Obviously it looks much better with the 17" alloys on and it looks a little lower aswell.
I can't remember where I got them but it was a company I'd never heard of before, google it you'll find a supplier. They are available on ebay i think and I know Awesome sell them aswell.
I can't remember where I got them but it was a company I'd never heard of before, google it you'll find a supplier. They are available on ebay i think and I know Awesome sell them aswell.
The springs cost £184 delivered and I fitted them myself.
The passanger side front was really easy and took about an hour but the drivers side was a different story because of the driveshaft being longer on this side which made it really difficult to get the hub low enough. I managed to get the strut out without too much hassle but getting it back in was a different story. After a few hours at it I decided dropping the subframe would be worth a shot, I only wish id done this in the first place, it would have saved alot of time and hassle. Id definately recommend loosining the subframe bolts, no need to take them right out though. The rear again was pretty easy, I didnt even remove the wheels, i just dropped the axle down pulled the old springs out and put the new springs in. I reckon the whole lot could be done in 4.5 hours easy.
The passanger side front was really easy and took about an hour but the drivers side was a different story because of the driveshaft being longer on this side which made it really difficult to get the hub low enough. I managed to get the strut out without too much hassle but getting it back in was a different story. After a few hours at it I decided dropping the subframe would be worth a shot, I only wish id done this in the first place, it would have saved alot of time and hassle. Id definately recommend loosining the subframe bolts, no need to take them right out though. The rear again was pretty easy, I didnt even remove the wheels, i just dropped the axle down pulled the old springs out and put the new springs in. I reckon the whole lot could be done in 4.5 hours easy.
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