Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs VW Golf Mk8/Variant & Seat Leon
Eibach Sportline lowering springs give your VW Golf Mk8, Golf Variant or Seat Leon a lower, more aggressive look and a more controlled feel on the road. By dropping the centre of gravity, they help reduce body roll in corners and make the car feel tighter and more stable when changing direction.
The springs are designed to work with the car’s standard dampers, keeping day-to-day comfort usable while adding a firmer, sportier edge. Steering response is improved and the car feels more planted at speed, giving you more confidence on B-roads and motorways.
Key benefits
- Lower, sportier stance without going to full coilovers
- Sharper turn-in and more direct steering feel
- Reduced body roll for more confidence in corners
- Compatible with standard dampers for everyday use
- Engineered by Eibach for consistent performance and durability
Note: For cars without self-levelling or 4WD, and with a rear live axle. Heavily equipped vehicles may require alternative OEM rear rubber spring pads as detailed in the approval documents.
Technical Information
| Make | Model | Variant | Model Years | Axle Load Front (Max kg) | Axle Load Rear (Max kg) | Lowering Front (mm) | Lowering Rear (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT | LEON (KL1, KU1) | 1.5 TSI, 1.5 eTSI, 2.0 TDI | 11.19 – | 1100 | 960 | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| VW | GOLF VIII (CD1) | 1.5 eTSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TSI | 07.19 – | 1100 | 935 | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| VW | GOLF VIII VARIANT (CG5) | 1.5 TSI, 1.5 eTSI, 2.0 TDI | 08.20 – | 1100 | 1030 | 40-45 mm | 35-40 mm |
Manufacturer Notes
- For vehicles without levelling control.
- Except vehicles with 4WD.
- For vehicles with rear torsion beam suspension.
- The original Volkswagen rubber plate 5Q0 512 149 G (9mm) or 8J0 512 149 (13 mm) can be used optionally for vehicles with heavy equipment variants (e.g. rear wheel, trailer coupling, glas roof, etc.) – detailed information can be found in the parts certificate. This is an optinally exchange for the standard VW rubber plate 5Q0 512 149 F (6mm). Only available from Volkswagen dealers or original parts dealers.
Additional Information
| Weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 65 × 39 × 18 cm |
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