Re: i'm new at this and i really need some questions answered (ahnbomb)
Unless you get carsick with the factory suspension, I would not go any stiffer than VWs Eibach option. The lower the car gets, the less suspension travel you have. Suspension travel is need for a good ride quality... by non-agressive standards. I'm sure you'll get some extortions to use brand X and that it's the greatest.
Your profile suggests that you would regret going to stiffer sport springs.Your nature and use of the vehicle at this point in time indicate that modification is to be avoided.
the perception of ride and handling is a phenomenon that is unique to the individual. You seem happy with your car in its current state, but mine would be different. I've sampled GTI's of your vintage and the ride characteristics make me carsick, so knowing your own preference, you're wise to be conservative.
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Unless you get carsick with the factory suspension, I would not go any stiffer than VWs Eibach option. The lower the car gets, the less suspension travel you have. Suspension travel is need for a good ride quality... by non-agressive standards. I'm sure you'll get some extortions to use brand X and that it's the greatest.
Your profile suggests that you would regret going to stiffer sport springs.Your nature and use of the vehicle at this point in time indicate that modification is to be avoided.
the perception of ride and handling is a phenomenon that is unique to the individual. You seem happy with your car in its current state, but mine would be different. I've sampled GTI's of your vintage and the ride characteristics make me carsick, so knowing your own preference, you're wise to be conservative.
