Lowering question

[crown220]

Ok I can get some lowering springs from a buddy for cheap real cheap (almost free). Will eibach springs for a 2001 vw gti fit on my 2000 beetle?

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Depends if they are for a VR6 GTI or a 1.8T GTI.

[crown220]

It is a vr6

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What engine is in your NB?

[crown220]

I have the 2.0....thanks for the reply
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Won't work.

[TDI_bubble]

Whats different about them? I thought front vr6 springs with wagon rear springs gives a lift, so why wouldn't drops work with differing rates? I've seen the only difference is the spring rates and dot color codes.

VR6 uses the same strut doesn't it?

[Fowvay]

They will fit perfectly fine. The VR6 springs are a slightly higher rate so the front won't be lowered as much on your lighter 2.0 vs the VR6. Not a big deal if you aren't trying to go LOW.

Not ideal, sure but for the price you paid.. so what?

[crown220]

OK so it will work but just not lower that much? I believe it lowers about 1.5"< so how much you think it will lower?....Thanks

[Fowvay]

I just did some comparing and I think probably 1.1 inches. Which is what Eibach lists for the vert.

[SMG]

Spring rates will be higher on the VR6 springs so the ride will be a little harsher with a lighter front end. If there was no noticeable difference they wouldn't make 4cyl and 6cyl versions of the same springs. Also keep in mind that lowering springs will kill your stock shocks pretty quickly. My stock rear shocks blew out about a month after I lowered my TDI. I had new Koni Yellows sitting here but it rode fine for a while so I didn't bother installing them until the stock rears blew out.