Dealer fit lowering springs

[Lexlogie]

Have pulled the plug on new ocean 150. Looking at lowering for handling. Are the vw 30mm dealer fit springs good or should you look at alternative? (Have read the dealer ones are not up to it?)

 

[Chris_BLG_Ocean]

The most redeeming feature of these is keeping full warranty as they are a VW part.


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[Betty67]

I had dealer fit ones although expensive they do the job and keep warrantee, i did consider coil overs but ride can be harsher, happy with the look and feel of 30mm drop

 

[Karlos]

Had dealer fit springs done at Liverpool, look and ride was fine and kept warranty.

 

[Jester]

Have pulled the plug on new ocean 150. Looking at lowering for handling. Are the vw 30mm dealer fit springs good or should you look at alternative? (Have read the dealer ones are not up to it?)

Worth every penny also when for the HD ARB’s at the same time, not sure but you may have the HD ARB’s already on your 6.1

 

[Marc Oldman]

Yes to all of the above. Well worth it for looks and performance!

 

[adamsteele2802]

Also interested in this for a 6.1 Beach, any pictures of the reduced arch gap? It's a difficult choice without having the van but less hassle to get fitted before collection!

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[Marc Oldman]

Here’s how mine looks…

 

[Jon A]

I posted before and after pictures, here in another thread:

Lowering pics Cali ocean on 30mm VW springs

Hi all I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth lowering 2018 ocean on the standard 30 mm springs . Are there any members who can share their pics , I’ve got a T6 ocean (it’s not a 4mtn) std 150 dsg on 18 inch alloys. ive been down the bilsteins route on a previous T6 transporter but can’t...

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[GrumpyGranddad]

Also interested in this for a 6.1 Beach, any pictures of the reduced arch gap? It's a difficult choice without having the van but less hassle to get fitted before collection!

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Here’s our 6.1 Ocean @adamsteele2802. VW 30mm lowering springs.

 

[Properjob]

These are dealer fit 30mm springs too.

 

[Jester]

Here is my old T6

 

[66tim99]

Here is my old T6View attachment 81056

Classy. Bottom wrapped in reflex silver?

 

[Jester]

Original Candy White & Mojave Beige.

 

[GrahamB]

Dealer fitted - 30mm lowered from new. Happy with the handling.

 

[JunglieD]

Here is my old T6View attachment 81056

Did you wrap the awning in white to achieve this look? Also - what are those wheels. Love this combo

 

[Mr T]

I had the dealer fit 30mm sportline springs to my T6 and didn't like the ride, changed for coilovers and find the ride much better, rides the speeds bumps much better too, less crashy.

 

[pjduffill]

VW Dealer fit drop 30mm, post delivery to dealer, pre delivery to me! Seems to handle well, good ride, nothing really to compare with though. 18” wheels and the drop seem to fill the arch voids more aesthetically.

 

[DaveTree]

Have pulled the plug on new ocean 150. Looking at lowering for handling. Are the vw 30mm dealer fit springs good or should you look at alternative? (Have read the dealer ones are not up to it?)

There have been some issues with the VW fitted Eibach 30mm lowering springs in that it seems that at least in some vehicles it results in the back of the van appear to 'sag' !! Eibach and VW have subseqeuntly obtained TUV approval for just fitting the lowering springs to the front axle and leaving the original springs on the back axle which keeps the van more 'level'. Your VW dealer should be aware of this, if not ask them to contact VW Technical who most certainly are. It does seem however that some people who have the lowering springs fitted both front and back have been happy with them !?

 

[66tim99]

VW Dealer fit drop 30mm, post delivery to dealer, pre delivery to me! Seems to handle well, good ride, nothing really to compare with though. 18” wheels and the drop seem to fill the arch voids more aesthetically.

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How do you rate the sports pack?

 

[pjduffill]

How do you rate the sports pack?

I‘m pleased with pack. The side sill covers don’t allow for the fitting of side bars of which i would have gone for if i did not have the pack. I feel it is It is a sportier look than the standard van.

 

[66tim99]

I‘m pleased with pack. The side sill covers don’t allow for the fitting of side bars of which i would have gone for if i did not have the pack. I feel it is It is a sportier look than the standard van.

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Thanks. Looks great, especially the wheels. Do you think that underguard serves a purpose? Hard to see it in your photos against Indium.
Are you aware of the glass upgrade (laminated in the cab, darker tint in living area?)

 

[pjduffill]

Thanks. Looks great, especially the wheels. Do you think that underguard serves a purpose? Hard to see it in your photos against Indium.
Are you aware of the glass upgrade (laminated in the cab, darker tint in living area?)

Undergaurd gives the impression that the van is a little lower than normal so works well with the dropped suspension and 18” inch wheels. The privacy glass is advertised as part of the sports package for the Ocean, however, i think the privacy glass was standard on the Ocean?

 

[Curryzz]

VW Dealer fit drop 30mm, post delivery to dealer, pre delivery to me! Seems to handle well, good ride, nothing really to compare with though. 18” wheels and the drop seem to fill the arch voids more aesthetically.

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Thanks for posting, same specification as Iv ordered & i hadn’t seen one with the sports styling pack fitted.

 

[Flintymutt]

Undergaurd gives the impression that the van is a little lower than normal so works well with the dropped suspension and 18” inch wheels. The privacy glass is advertised as part of the sports package for the Ocean, however, i think the privacy glass was standard on the Ocean?

I might be wrong but i don't think the standard ocean comes with this privacy glass.