Fitting Lowering Springs on the Golf 7 VII : 25 Oct 2017
The Golf 7 is sitting rather high for a reason. Lots of travel and comfort comes with long tall springs but looks suffer and so does handling to a certain degree.
I ventured into the world of lowering springs to achieve a better look and improved handling without too much compromise in the comfort department.
What should I use ? There are numerous suppliers and vendors out there chanting that theirs is the best in handling, comfort and looks. Notice that they usually have one or two part numbers to fit a variety of models. So much so, I think it would be a better bet to go along with Volkswagen engineering department which have spent extended effort to determine the best setup possible for their cars. The part numbers recommendation are confusing and there are too many part numbers to select from.
Choosing the wrong set up or part number, you would end up with issues such as difficult handling, wrong stances, too low, too hight etc. This is an example of the complex setup
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?p=260342
Choosing the wrong set up or part number, you would end up with issues such as difficult handling, wrong stances, too low, too hight etc. This is an example of the complex setup
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?p=260342
Actually, there is only one number applicable to a specific vehicle and this is tied to the vehicle's front and rear axle weight. So after a tedious study and research, I ordered a set of VW lowering springs.
I chose 5G4 071 677 B = MUB 071 675 + MUB 071 676 C = 930/890
I chose 5G4 071 677 B = MUB 071 675 + MUB 071 676 C = 930/890
Drastic Drop ! Front Springs |
Rear Springs....also substantial |
Springs are so short, they did not have to compress them to fit the fronts |
Rear Springs fitted |
Front springs fitted |
Golf 7 Retro in Oct 2017 |
Rear View : 17" Singapore alloy |
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