Eibach Sportline vs pro-Kit

[RobMorris]

Chaps

Im about to get myself a B6 1.9 tdi Advant..

First thing on the list is some lowzzz..

I want to run 18s, close arch gap BUT want to keep comfort!

Im not up for coilovers and just want some lowering springs..

What Eibach spring should I go with?

Cheers!

 

[adamss24]

Yes, the pro kit is very good !

 

[davsa4]

just fitted sportsline springs to mates 2004 1.9tdi he is running !8" rs 8 reps with no issues ,drives nice and sits well low ,i always run sports line springs and the ride is never much stiffer than stock but get a better drop than the pro kit .

dav

 

[dpbayly]

I fitted Apex along with B5 perches not Eibach about £70 cheaper and i have to say they ran very much like the stock sport springs, i had them on my 18" RS6 reps and looked great worth considering:

 

[RobMorris]

cheers guys decisions decisions!

 

[DPM]

All depends how low you want it, for a subtle look go for the Pro and for a more aggresive look go for the Sportline.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[P333 RLY]

Do I need to run b5 perches with the sportline kit?
Ordo the front springs drop more than the rear ?
Thanks

 

[Welshquattro]

You don't "need" to have them with the kit but they make the car look level.

 

[P333 RLY]

Or do I go pro kit with b5 perches ?
Not looking to go super low just a nice subtle drop

 

[P333 RLY]

Btw my cars a 2004 1.9tdi sport avant
and running 225/40/18 small stretch on 8.5j flat five

 

[Super Ron]

Heres mine on eibach pros with 19s. Ive got b5 perches too to get rid of the front arch gap

 

[adamss24]

That looks very, very nice !

 

[Gazwould]

+1

 

[DieselJake]

Mine's pro without b5 perches, really think it looks better with them though in fact I'm on the hunt (among a million other wanted parts).

 

[ruffrida]

i got 2 full legs for £30 bud, just need strip em down and get em fitted, i WILL be running -35 springs with B5 perches, on Sportline shocks !!

 

[Welshquattro]

Is there any difference between quattro and fwd perches?

 

[ruffrida]

Nope, i checked the part numbers on mine, which are from a none quattro, exactly the same bud.

 

[Welshquattro]

Nope, i checked the part numbers on mine, which are from a none quattro, exactly the same bud.

Thanks m8.

 

[S4_dan]

I'm confused. My Eibach box say Pro-kit / Sportlines.

Which ones do I have?


I really want them on the car but apprehensive about the car being too low to tow the caravan with. I'm only on 235/45/17 wheels.

Dan

 

[Welshquattro]

I could be wrong but I think that the pro-kit springs are black and the sport-line ones are red. I would say they use the same box for both. Does it have a label on the box with the part number on? If so check it on their web site.

 

[Jimmy TDI]

Easiest way to tell is to look at how much they lower the car by. Pro lower 30mm, and sport lower 50mm.

Also I think welshquattro is right about the colour as my sport lines on my Bora were red.

 

[ruffrida]

yeh im with Jimmy and Welsh ere, the Sports are defo Red

 

[S4_dan]

Cool, so a 30 mm drop on a car that already has saggy suspension shouldn't affect the towing much then.

Cheers.

 

[ruffrida]

nah i would of thought it would be ok, ya best speaking to barkclark as he does a lot of towing

 

[stuhow3361]

Pardon my ignorance but what are "perches"?

 

[Welshquattro]

"Perches" are the bottom spring mounts on the front struts.

 

[stuhow3361]

So what's the difference between b5 and the original b6 perches say when you fit eibach or apex springs.

 

[Welshquattro]

The gap on the front arches is bigger than the back so by adding b5 perches which lower it slightly it makes the car look level. I think the b5 perches lower by 15mm compared to the b6 ones.

 

[Brennan]

Had sportline springs in an Astra a few years ago, loved them, the car handled like a go-kart. Front was nice and low, wish the rear was as low though

 

[stuhow3361]

Do these B5 perches strip off their struts and bolt directly to the B6 ones?

 

[Welshquattro]

They slide/push on and yes they fit audi b6 struts.

 

[stuhow3361]

So what do i look for,a scrap pair of B5 struts

 

[Welshquattro]

You could or buy new from Audi. Sometimes a set will come up for sale on here.

 

[S4_dan]

So what do i look for,a scrap pair of B5 struts

Either that or try Audi/VW dealer or TPS for new ones. Not too dear if you can get them.

 

[Welshquattro]

Either that or try Audi/VW dealer or TPS for new ones. Not too dear if you can get them.

What do they say Dan, great minds think alike.lol

 

[S4_dan]

What do they say Dan, great minds think alike.lol

Indeed they do. Ha

 

[P333 RLY]

So I've decided (maybe :/ ) 30mm Eibach pros with b5 perches, I will be replacing the stock sport springs - so therefore eibach springs on 04 plate sport shocks - would this work well or just stick with sport springs and install perches
All help appreciated

 

[P333 RLY]

^^Running 8.5j 18" flat fives with 225/40/18 (small stretch)