Lowering Springs vs Coilovers for European Daily Drivers
Compare lowering springs vs coilovers for European daily drivers. Learn ride quality, cost, and handling differences to choose the right suspension upgrade.
By Lee Shahin ·
VW Golf R lowering springs
12 lowering springs for the Mk8 VW Golf R (2.0T (EA888 Evo4)) from 8 brands. Shorter springs that lower ride height on the factory or aftermarket dampers.
Before you order
- xDrive and rear-wheel-drive cars use different springs. Confirm drivetrain.
- Check whether the set is listed for cars with adaptive dampers.
- Listings are read from the retailer's Mk8 Golf R (2.0T, 4Motion) category. Confirm engine, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: H&R (3), Neuspeed (3), 034Motorsport (1), APR (1), CTS (1), Integrated Engineering (1), Racingline (1), Suspension Techniques (1).
Springs (10)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-404-1021
Dynamic+ Lowering Springs
The perfect solution for lowering your vehicle and improving handling while retaining excellent ride quality.
APR · Part no. SUS00017
APR Roll-Control Lowering Springs
Designed for use with DCC or Non-DCC dampers, these performance lowering springs are a direct plug-and-play upgrade.
CTS · Part no. CTS-LS-010
CTS Lowering Spring Set - MK8 Golf R
Average lowering front: 0.8" rear: 0.8"
H&R · Part no. 54880-55
H&R OE Sport Spring Set - MK8 Golf R
Average lowering front: 0.5" rear: 0.5"
H&R · Part no. 28617-1
H&R Sport Spring Set - MK8 Golf R
Average lowering front: 1.0" rear: 1.0"
H&R · Part no. 23027-2
H&R VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs
More lowering, more features, and more personalization!
Neuspeed · Part no. 55.70.27
Lowering Springs Kit | SofSport
Add a sporty look and performance handling
Neuspeed · Part no. 55.70.17
Sport Spring Set
Average lowering front: 1.4" rear: 1.6"
Racingline · Part no. VWR31G80R
RacingLine Sport Spring Set
Give your Golf R the ride height it deserves - The first upgrade to make to your car!
Suspension Techniques · Part no. 273800CJ
ST Adjustable Lowering Springs
Allows individual ride height adjustment at each corner of your vehicle - Make your stock suspension height adjustable, without compromise!
Lowering Module (2)
Integrated Engineering · Part no. IESUCI7
IE Performance Lowering Springs - AWD MK7, MK8 Golf R & 8V, 8Y S3
Average lowering front: 1.0" rear: 1.8"
Neuspeed · Part no. 55.70.19
Lowering Springs Kit - Sport
Add a sporty look and performance handling
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