Mk7 GTI Lowering Springs Install 034 Motorsport Dynamic+

[@dirk5950]

Shoulda replaced the mounts while you were in there.

[@HardwayLearning]

The tophats in the front? And the things in the rear?

[@dirk5950]

just the front. they tend to have short life spans

[@HardwayLearning]

@@dirk5950 good to know! Thanks for the insight

[@dirk5950]

The sensor on the rear isn't for DCC it's for your xenons.

[@HardwayLearning]

Genius! Auto leveling to the rescue!

[@thamarajudomwongyont9025]

Do you have to replace with the new bolts/nuts for those one-time use? Thanks!

[@HardwayLearning]

It's recommended to replace any aluminum torque to yield bolts. I do not think I replaced any for this install.

[@grg88888]

Any binding noises with these? Im about to pull the trigger on these but keep reading that they make noise over bumps.

[@HardwayLearning]

I don't recall having a binding issue. If people have noises, there's a good chance it's the strut bearing or they didn't install the spring end into the little rubber piece on the bottom correctly

[@jshest7188]

do you need to torque down the bolts to the excact ft Ibs?

[@HardwayLearning]

There's probably a 5 ft-lb window that's fine, curious why you ask?

[@jshest7188]

@@HardwayLearning so i’ll need a torque wrench?

[@HardwayLearning]

@@jshest7188 there's plenty of people who don't use torque wrenches, but I recommend you use one personally 🤷‍♂️.

[@jshest7188]

@@HardwayLearning ok thanks!

[@derrickgarcia303]

How does it compare to your MSS ride quality?

[@HardwayLearning]

Pretty similarly, the GTI doesn't have DCC so you get what you get sort of deal. I think it was well worth it to go to a full coilover though!

[@derrickgarcia303]

@@HardwayLearning trying to decide if I should spend the money for MSS or go for 034. Any thoughts?

[@HardwayLearning]

@@derrickgarcia303 I'd probably look at reviews for them. In theory they should all be pretty comparable because they should be targeting a close rate that pairs with the stock damper rate. Some companies may lean to a higher spring rate that favors a more sporty ride, but compromises on comfort. I thought the 034 rate was matched pretty well in this case, but it can be fairly subjective.

[@chrisgee2616]

Looks gewd

[@HardwayLearning]

I really like where the finished ride height ended up!

[@chrisgee2616]

@@HardwayLearning I bought them as well but too lazy to deal with the front struts haha

[@WaseemAkader]

What size are those rims are they 18" or 19"?

[@HardwayLearning]

They are 18's 👍 wrapped in 225/40r18

[@BossfulGamer]

Does the DCC system still work with these?

[@HardwayLearning]

Typically lowering springs do not impact DCC, but I can't say for sure as my car does not have DCC. We did install lowering springs on my buddy's 8V RS3 that has DCC and we had no issues with it.

[@thamarajudomwongyont9025]

Do you have to replace with the new bolts/nuts for those one-time use? Thanks!

[@HardwayLearning]

It's recommended, but I didn't replace mine and they didn't call off 🤷‍♂️. #I'mnotalawyer