2G Lowering springs

[96talontso]

YES I know this has been gone over but i havent seen almost anything for a 96 TSi and what i am looking for.

I want to get about a 2" drop maybe 2.5" and be flush but I dont want to spend alot of money. I am looking to drop around 400-500 dollars at the most and I know I am not going to get top of the line but that isnt what I am looking for as of right now.

Links would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[supermario300hp]

Keep your 400bucks and get a grinder and cut one coil off your springs. You will get the drop you want and save a ton of cash. Ive done this on all my cars except the ones that came lowered and ive never had a problem with it. I know people will probably flame me for this but idc. lowering your car is gonna make it have a shitty ride anyways so why not save the cash and put it where it matters.under the hood. just my .02

 

[jtmcinder]

I agree with Mario and have his back. Note these two things before posting.

 

[jed344]

i have the tockico hpk strut spring combo 1.75 drop all around is around $400 for springs and struts.

 

[clipto]

Runing megan lowering springs $100 online new on new stock struts.That's about it...

 

[96talontso]

Would i need a camber kit for 1.75?

Any other suggestions?

 

[Silver99OZ]

Would i need a camber kit for 1.75?

Any other suggestions?

Yes, but you can correct the rear camber using the longer bolt + washer method.

 

[jtmcinder]

^ plus you don't need to correct the front ... in fact, you'll still want more.

 

[dsmspick]

Eibach sports may get it low enough for your liking.

 

[jtmcinder]

They are called "Sportlines" and they are a very popular way to lower a 2G and make it handle like crud. They are probably exactly what the OP wants.

 

[dsmspick]

They are called "Sportlines" and they are a very popular way to lower a 2G and make it handle like crud. They are probably exactly what the OP wants.

Yup and are under 300 bucks if i remember correctly.

 

[96talontso]

Haha. Well, I dont want bad handling is the problem :/ I know i contradict myself but i want the best of both worlds if possible

 

[jtmcinder]

Then, as has been said many times before, start building it piece by piece, as you can afford it, never buying something you'll have to throw away later. Ergo, a set of Koni Sports right now, maybe cutting one coil off the OE springs as you install them.

 

[bmil13]

The sportlines make it really low, im sure if you search either on here or google you could find pics of peoples cars with sportlines or other spirngs.

 

[96talontso]

opinions on these:

95 96 97 98 99 EAGLE TALON TSI H&R Springs - Race Springs 52963-88

or these

http://assaultech.com/megan_racing/megan_racing_lowering_springs/mrlsme9599/i-129090.aspx

 

[FirstCarIsA GSX]

For the money i would say just go for the sportlines, and it wont handle like crud, it just wont handle great. if you're autoX it then absolutely do not get them but for a DD they should be fine.