Hi guys, I thought I would stick my size 11 into the fore as I have just recently done similar.
Mine is a SWB 204 DSG so sits a bit lower on the front compared to some I have seen.
I had the dealer put on the 30mm Eibach lowering springs from new, however as I rarely have any weight in the back of real note I found the rear to be quite crashy and harsh so this was a complete waste of money. (as soon as I clean them I will have them on the for sale section)
So at just over 5000 miles I went all out and had B14's and H&R ARB's installed at the same time,
Well the difference is quite something although firm it just seems to be on a different level, only to be described as a 2.2 ton go kart.
The b14 have been set to there lowest setting, also the arbs to their stiffest setting this had to be done as I now know what its like set to the extreme (haha love it)
Having done about 1000 miles since with just about all driving scenarios covered I am considering perhaps raising it 10mm all round to see what its like.
I have the factory mud flaps on and they drag on the floor a lot going into drives etc but no issues with speed bumps although I am quite careful anyway.
I also have an aftermarket QB Carbon front splitter this also just seems to go over a standard kerb stone without causing any issues and never caught anything.
So I would say money well spent as I use her as a car and now she drives like it !
That said this has unearthed more annoying rattles I have yet to pin down but these vans always seem to be an on going project.
I am still on the standard 17" wheels and tyres that require 50+ psi so I am sure some 18" sportlines with sensible pressures will also help with the drive.
Early on I put her on 35mm rear and 25mm front H&R spacers to enhance the look, this made no difference to the handling by the way.
I hope this helps as this is a big investment of anyone's hard earned cash,
The below picture is as above on a pretty much flat car park. Jon
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