3.3TT Storm Lowering Springs

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[Gtecko]

Before

After

This ones a little better, I need to take a pic with the sun facing the car. I think its taking me longer to take a proper pic than actually put the springs on

I cant tell the difference from these angles

 

[narsnail]

I think I'm going to wait til next week and post a pic then, the measurements say there was a drop but I think I'm the only who notices it haha. The rear you can't even tell tbh, the front it's there but it's hard to tell.

 

[narsnail]

It's been dropping more, I can no longer pull over the curbs at work with my front bumper. I took the initial measurements in my Mom's garage so I wont take final ones until after the alignment next Monday and until I am @ her place next.

I did a black/white photo because I think it separates the shadows better, they were blending into the top of the tires making it hard to distinguish a difference.

 

[Gtecko]

It's been dropping more, I can no longer pull over the curbs at work with my front bumper. I took the initial measurements in my Mom's garage so I wont take final ones until after the alignment next Monday and until I am @ her place next.

I did a black/white photo because I think it separates the shadows better, they were blending into the top of the tires making it hard to distinguish a difference.

looking good !
I will be quite interested what is the height from the floor to the front bumper. I have a lip installed now and still debating if lowering will make sense during our winter months here in Canada

 

[narsnail]

I can also get that measurement for ya once it settles a bit more, and once I have access to my Mom's garage which is nice and flat.

 

[cncBilly]

I can also get that measurement for ya once it settles a bit more, and once I have access to my Mom's garage which is nice and flat.

Following with interest

 

[Fernando Glufke]

And what about the ride. Comfortable or harsh?

 

[narsnail]

When it's not getting the weird vibrating, its great! That's an AWD issue I would have had with any springs probably so not much I can do there.

You can tell it's more harsh than stock but I don't find it punishing. In the city over manhole covers/minor bumps its about the same but you can definitely feel more of the road. On really rough roads it's not exactly harsh but it's not as quiet/comfortable as the stock springs. I would actually say it's more smooth at higher speeds cruising, it seems to have more composure.

I'll hopefully have measurements up next week, got two days off and one will be at the dealership diagnosing my brake issues.

 

[narsnail]

Measurements will be up next Monday! I'm rebuilding the inner CV joints since I knocked one of the rollers off (pretty sure) and I'll try my best to post them.

 

[narsnail]

Final Measurements:

Front Stock- 27 9/16 inches Front Lowered- 26 10/16 inches

Rear Stock 27 1/4 inches ( I posted this wrong, think I put 27 1/2 inch) Rear Lowered - 26 3/4 inches

So looks like the front has dropped just under an inch, the rear is probably pretty close to the .6 inches advertised. So you will get more than the .8 advertised on the front with AWD, but barely. Hoping the rear drops a bit more; I may get a second alignment near the end of the year just in case since it seems that these did drop more than my initial drop measurements.

Really enjoying the ride when it's not vibrating (cv axle issue) pretty comparable to stock in comfort mode on long cruises, but on sport in the city is more rough than stock. I can definitely feel the stock sway bars being inadequate now, there's a lot less body roll under lower speed turns but the back end still feels quite squirly under certain conditions (higher speed bends, really pushing the car around corners).

Front Lip Lowered - Just under 7 inches @Gtecko

 

[Gtecko]

Final Measurements:

Front Stock- 27 9/16 inches Front Lowered- 26 10/16 inches

Rear Stock 27 1/4 inches ( I posted this wrong, think I put 27 1/2 inch) Rear Lowered - 26 3/4 inches

So looks like the front has dropped just under an inch, the rear is probably pretty close to the .6 inches advertised. So you will get more than the .8 advertised on the front with AWD, but barely. Hoping the rear drops a bit more; I may get a second alignment near the end of the year just in case since it seems that these did drop more than my initial drop measurements.

Really enjoying the ride when it's not vibrating (cv axle issue) pretty comparable to stock in comfort mode on long cruises, but on sport in the city is more rough than stock. I can definitely feel the stock sway bars being inadequate now, there's a lot less body roll under lower speed turns but the back end still feels quite squirly under certain conditions (higher speed bends, really pushing the car around corners).

Front Lip Lowered - Just under 7 inches @Gtecko

installing my lip this weekend and I will measure my clearance but that seems a bit low for the snow/curb lol

 

[narsnail]

installing my lip this weekend and I will measure my clearance but that seems a bit low for the snow/curb lol

I've gone down a few very steep driveways and I cleared; which lip are you installing??

 

[Gtecko]

I've gone down a few very steep driveways and I cleared; which lip are you installing??

M&S front lip. Found a great price with an authorized dealer in Toronto. PM me if you are interested, I will hook you up

 

[narsnail]

Just want to update those interested.

I never actually had the car in a state in which the springs were installed correctly (bump stops were upside down) and there were no vibrations due to axle issues. All fixed now!!

One thing that stands out during city driving is far less up and down movement. The springs on the front are shorter than stock, but far more stiff. In comfort mode it still glides over bumps and rough pavement but makes the body of the car feel more stiff, less lumbering. Comfort feels like an in between of stock comfort and stock sport. In Sport it's just a bit more stiff than stock sport, less roll at lower speeds. It still rolls a bit excessively at high speed.

Like the other springs, it doesn't dive when braking and it doesn't squat when accelerating. The stance is fantastic, lots of room for thicker tires.

The only negatives would be some excess noise. To be expected. The sunroof rattle is worse than before, I'm looking into having that fixed.

They are also the most expensive springs by a fair amount, unless you live in a climate that has a lot of snow I would think Eibach or HR would be more economical.

Really pleased overall.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Can you please post a picture of the car on the flat ground. Very interested in those springs. Just dont wanna go too low. Thanks.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Does it sit lower from your last picture?

 

[narsnail]

I can't verify at the moment, but I can try to get one in that same spot later today.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

I can't verify at the moment, but I can try to get one in that same spot later today.

That would be great. Thanks.

 

[narsnail]

That would be great. Thanks.

Looks about the same to me.