Leon C 1 Posted March 25, 2006 Has anyone used these springs with Bilstein Sport dampers? They're supposed to lower the front by 30-40mm, and the rear 30mm. Is this too much when mated with the Billys as I'm not too bothered about looks, just interested in handling and road compliance. Also how much do the Skip browns springs lower the car by front and rear? Cheers Leon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted March 25, 2006 Also how much do the Skip browns springs lower the car by front and rear? I suppose if you put enough of them in the boot it'd lower the rear somewhat I assume you are unaware that the 205 doesn't use coil springs on the rear, but instead a torsion bar arrangement. These can be adjusted to lower (or raise) the back of the car, if required. Front uses conventional coil springs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 25, 2006 Just reading what it says here: http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/pro....mhtml?id=27846 How much do they lower at the front then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted March 25, 2006 LOL... classic I take it your a new 205 GTi owner then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) If you do a search for that number (7004) you'll find they can actually raise the front of a GTi. Apparently the listings are wrong. Search for 7001, That is the correct spring kit, and lowers the front by around 35mm. I've got them on mine, so have a look at the pics in my sig for an idea of how it sits. EDIT: This topic might be a good place to start: http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...&hl=eibach+7001 Edited March 25, 2006 by Paintguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 25, 2006 LOL... classic I take it your a new 205 GTi owner then Doh! ...My bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted March 25, 2006 You want the Sprint dampers with those springs. These are the same as the Sports, but with a reduced stroke for shorter springs. Many companies get the names mixed up though so chances are this is what you mean. I've got the 7001 Eibachs on Bilstein Sprints. The ride is good, though firmer due to the shocks. I had the 7001's on OE shocks before and you could tell that the springs were fine. Less bounce and roll but with good road compliance. I'd be interested to try the SBC springs at some point too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 26, 2006 Cheers fellas. Didn't really want the fuss of selling the sprintline springs you get with the kit but if they match the 7001s better, I'll be getting these. How much shorter are SBC springs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 26, 2006 Try the Billy springs first you might like them. Nice to see another Staffs. lad on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 26, 2006 Just heard that they weren't to much compared with the Eibachs. Aren't they more or less the same springs you get with the Streetline kit as well? The streetline kit is on my car at the moment (was on when I bought the car) and its pretty useless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted March 26, 2006 I love Eibachs and their stuff is on all my cars (and the one I sold to my brother!) Lot too soft and not too hard, the best fast road set up IMHO. If you want your beam lowering (and springs fitted), my brother has just set up a unit in Longton, Stoke and has done a fair few 205 beams to date. Drop me a PM on here or email him at mike@yorkesport.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 26, 2006 (edited) I love Eibachs and their stuff is on all my cars (and the one I sold to my brother!) Lot too soft and not too hard, the best fast road set up IMHO. If you want your beam lowering (and springs fitted), my brother has just set up a unit in Longton, Stoke and has done a fair few 205 beams to date. Drop me a PM on here or email him at mike@yorkesport.co.uk What sort of price does he charge for rebuilding beams? This topic has been covered recently so a quick search will bring up a few more opinions to consider aswell. Edited March 26, 2006 by jonD6B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted March 26, 2006 The ventura springs that come with the sprintline kit are the same as the streetline springs. You could flog them on ebay for a few quid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 26, 2006 I love Eibachs and their stuff is on all my cars (and the one I sold to my brother!) Lot too soft and not too hard, the best fast road set up IMHO. If you want your beam lowering (and springs fitted), my brother has just set up a unit in Longton, Stoke and has done a fair few 205 beams to date. Drop me a PM on here or email him at mike@yorkesport.co.uk Cheers bud, I'll be wanting them fitting as soon as Ive got the money to buy em - gotta sell a 106 first! My beam has already been lowered about 40mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon C 1 Posted March 27, 2006 Just ordered my billy sprintline kit - £350 Was quoted £103 for the Eibach springs from the same place though! Does anyone know wheres the cheapest place to get em from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Does anyone know wheres the cheapest place to get em [Eibach springs] from? Got mine from Ebay, for less than half that I think I just got lucky though. Plus the seller turned out to be a forum member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
