Hope I can carry at least some of these instructions over to the scirocco, I feel like it should be pretty much the same as the mk5 mk6 setup, but only 1 way to find out for sure I guess
********* Don't forget the (unmentioned) upper strut bearing needs to be mounted under the strut mount (7:25) ************ Because this video did not state it's installation I neglected to install it after one strut was completely in. Had to remove the completed strut - cost about 1hour of extra work. Hopefully this kit is everything that's expected of it as it was purchased solely due to it's name brand. (1) Week later - Appears to be a decent kit. After tightening done everything from the settling of new hardware I am impressed with it's easy functionality of adjusting the heights/comfort levels and wanted to leave some tips for those about to/considering to install one. I personally did JUST about all this video detailed to do. Except: COWL: Depending on your windshield cowl you may not need to remove it. With a ratchet, socket and allen wrench there was room to slightly bend up the cowl (carefully) and torque the struts down. That cowl/windshield wiper removal can be difficult and time consuming if never removed. STRUT REMOVAL: When removing/replacing the actual strut it is not required to remove the axle bolt nor the control arm bolts (3) other than to use the new ones you rightfully paid for and to strengthen/support the new equipment - meaning it is very doable to replace strut w/o taking the wheel hub out of the control arm - just replace the old hardware with the new ones and let the wheel sit as is, and slightly bend/rotate the hub to remove the strut after using a spreader. This will save time if you are solo on this job....just be sure to place your car lift under the CONTROL ARM to re-seat the new strut - with the control arm bolts in place the angle will be just right to easily slide the new strut into the cradle after you have the top (3) bolts loosely holding the strut in place. SWAY END BAR LINKS: Be aware that the sway end bar bolts already on the vehicle may strip as VW's design of them requires improvement. Keep in mind that they have been exposed to years of dirt/grime/road debris. Lubricating them well beforehand is not a guarantee depending on the age of your car. If they strip - stay calm and use a cutter/grinder. No problem. If you are on jack stands remember that you may need an extra day of two - depending on your skill level and encounters with the unexpected. May the force be with ya'.
Were you able to apply the final true to the bolt holding the rear shock in place(~ 17:00)? It’s supposed to be 180 nm at ride height, but I had no way of tightening it once I got the spring into place - not enough clearance
@@zacharybrown468 You may not be able to torque it if the spring is in place - this is why the video did not show him torquing it at all (he ran into the same dilemma). I would torque it down before placing the spring and the control arm in place.
Do these struts come with front lower spring insulator? Im installing b6 biltein on my 2014 glf tdi and realized originals struts failed to have isolator or spring insulator so it was metal on metal. My new b6 my new Bilsteins didnt come with insulators. This seems weird, why is this not a factory thing? Do other models have insulators i could rob one from or should i install a generic insulator.???
@@ecstuning Here's a quote directly from the ECS MK5/MK6 coilover PDF "The key difference between our ECS coilovers and other brands is where our spring perch (adjuster) is mounted. Many other brands feature an upper mounted spring perch, but this type of perch is not bolted into place, it’s held in place by spring tension. Our coilover system features rear spring perches which are bolted to the lower control arm."
Our Street Coilover do bolt onto the lower spring perch. The coilovers we installed in this video are our fully adjustable set which do not bolt to the lower spring perch.
I spent hours communicating with with ECS customer service through chat and phone call. Finally the return got through. However the refund goes to store credit without asking me ahead of this. That's how they do the business: 1) send you a used part.2) Let you return it. 3) Refund to store credit. Definitely a good business model for absolute positive cash flow. Avoid it.
Unfortunately there's no way to adjust front camber stock. The best way we recommend getting camber adjustment up front are with adjustable top plates or roll center correcting ball joints. Adjustable top hats give you the most adjustment while the roll center ball joints usually only give you around an additional degree of camber. Here's a link to what we offer for the MK7 GTI: bit.ly/3cSATyD
@@ecstuningare you talking about the 2 16mm upper strut mounts for the rear? Got some that are stuck on an mk5 currently, head is nearly about to strip. Lost
i was debating on install some coilovers myself because it looked difficult but watching this video i got shit ton of confidence Great video
I had a MK4 Gti, last year I swaped it for a Mk6 GTI, amazing difference in suspension setup, mk6 gives you so much more confidence in the corners
The MK5/6 platforms are great on some curvy backroads 🙌
agreed. only vw i’ve ever driven is my mk6 gti and for stock suspension it’s handling is impressive
@@mk6pot best bang for buck I've ever driven
Mk6 gang 😤🤙
Pass through socket set works so much better than the "special" tools for the strut and end links.
Looking forward to more mk5 content 🤙🏼
Perfect video and amazing explanation !
Hope I can carry at least some of these instructions over to the scirocco, I feel like it should be pretty much the same as the mk5 mk6 setup, but only 1 way to find out for sure I guess
I have ordered this coilovers and the complete kit but the boots doesn't fit, where did you get those boots?
I can't get any answers on that. I can't start the swap as I don't want to use any old parts.
Hope you're having a great day, Friend.
I’ve had these since September I believe and I love them. What is the life span on these for a daily driver to commute to work no track?
How have they been?
@@_u0nda928 still have them now feel great
I got it shipped to Korea and installed it. 🇰🇷
Thank you for the support! Sending love from the US 💪
Thank you very much...
********* Don't forget the (unmentioned) upper strut bearing needs to be mounted under the strut mount (7:25) ************
Because this video did not state it's installation I neglected to install it after one strut was completely in. Had to remove the completed strut - cost about 1hour of extra work. Hopefully this kit is everything that's expected of it as it was purchased solely due to it's name brand.
(1) Week later - Appears to be a decent kit. After tightening done everything from the settling of new hardware I am impressed with it's easy functionality of adjusting the heights/comfort levels and wanted to leave some tips for those about to/considering to install one.
I personally did JUST about all this video detailed to do. Except:
COWL: Depending on your windshield cowl you may not need to remove it. With a ratchet, socket and allen wrench there was room to slightly bend up the cowl (carefully) and torque the struts down. That cowl/windshield wiper removal can be difficult and time consuming if never removed.
STRUT REMOVAL: When removing/replacing the actual strut it is not required to remove the axle bolt nor the control arm bolts (3) other than to use the new ones you rightfully paid for and to strengthen/support the new equipment - meaning it is very doable to replace strut w/o taking the wheel hub out of the control arm - just replace the old hardware with the new ones and let the wheel sit as is, and slightly bend/rotate the hub to remove the strut after using a spreader. This will save time if you are solo on this job....just be sure to place your car lift under the CONTROL ARM to re-seat the new strut - with the control arm bolts in place the angle will be just right to easily slide the new strut into the cradle after you have the top (3) bolts loosely holding the strut in place.
SWAY END BAR LINKS: Be aware that the sway end bar bolts already on the vehicle may strip as VW's design of them requires improvement. Keep in mind that they have been exposed to years of dirt/grime/road debris. Lubricating them well beforehand is not a guarantee depending on the age of your car. If they strip - stay calm and use a cutter/grinder. No problem.
If you are on jack stands remember that you may need an extra day of two - depending on your skill level and encounters with the unexpected. May the force be with ya'.
Were you able to apply the final true to the bolt holding the rear shock in place(~ 17:00)? It’s supposed to be 180 nm at ride height, but I had no way of tightening it once I got the spring into place - not enough clearance
Tq ^
@@zacharybrown468 You may not be able to torque it if the spring is in place - this is why the video did not show him torquing it at all (he ran into the same dilemma). I would torque it down before placing the spring and the control arm in place.
What about the front bump stops?
Can't stop staring at the bake calipers lol
are torque specs the same for other brand of coilovers?
Will 2015 gti polo 6c adjustable suspension fit in a mk5 golf
So, does this go for the MK6 Jetta too?
If you have independent rear suspension then it does 🙌
Hey guys, does this apply to golf mk6 R 4motion as well?
Darn it! Jay isn't included in the installation kit. :P
Unfortunately not, we still need him for some awesome DIY content 😉
why does racelands video make it look so much easier then this?
We wanted to show that this job can take time, but also wanted to show that people shouldn't be intimidated by this type of install.
7:45 First time using new tool 😅
Can those coilovers fit Audi A4 1.8 2014?
It's so much easier when you have lift
A lift definitely helps, but this job can definitely be done one jack stands in one weekend
@@ecstuning one day
Do these struts come with front lower spring insulator? Im installing b6 biltein on my 2014 glf tdi and realized originals struts failed to have isolator or spring insulator so it was metal on metal. My new b6 my new
Bilsteins didnt come with insulators. This seems weird, why is this not a factory thing? Do other models have insulators i could rob one from or should i install a generic insulator.???
My set from ECS is metal to metal contact between the spring and the upper strut mount
Whats the wheel specs in the video?
Hold up I thought the adjustable spring perch for the rear spring bolts into the lower control arm on the ECS kit. Says so in their own PDF
@@ecstuning Here's a quote directly from the ECS MK5/MK6 coilover PDF
"The key difference
between our ECS
coilovers and other
brands is where our
spring perch (adjuster)
is mounted. Many
other brands feature an
upper mounted spring
perch, but this type of
perch is not bolted into
place, it’s held in place
by spring tension. Our
coilover system features
rear spring perches
which are bolted to the
lower control arm."
Our Street Coilover do bolt onto the lower spring perch. The coilovers we installed in this video are our fully adjustable set which do not bolt to the lower spring perch.
@@ecstuning oh okay thanks for clarifying! I have set of the street coilovers on the way, looking forward to installing them this week.
😮I ordered GTI rear shock from ECS tuning. They sent me used part. They charge me return shipping fee 25 dollars. Is it right?
I spent hours communicating with with ECS customer service through chat and phone call. Finally the return got through. However the refund goes to store credit without asking me ahead of this. That's how they do the business: 1) send you a used part.2) Let you return it. 3) Refund to store credit. Definitely a good business model for absolute positive cash flow. Avoid it.
This product qualifies for lifetime replacement as long as you are the original purchaser.
IMO, you are just spam to divert potential customers.
@@michaelchan1458
The coilovers qualify for lifetime warranty replacement!
Thinking about buying Ecs coilovers for my mk7 gti. What's the least expensive way to get the most front camber?
Unfortunately there's no way to adjust front camber stock. The best way we recommend getting camber adjustment up front are with adjustable top plates or roll center correcting ball joints. Adjustable top hats give you the most adjustment while the roll center ball joints usually only give you around an additional degree of camber.
Here's a link to what we offer for the MK7 GTI: bit.ly/3cSATyD
just don’t. looks awful
Where is adjustability video ?
Currently working on getting it filmed, so be on the lookout for it here soon!
@@ecstuning ? Ecs
Here is the adjustment video: th-cam.com/video/p2RZZBhTJRk/w-d-xo.html
He said nuts 😂............. and bolts
Can't forget the bolts 😉
@@ecstuning i want to do this to mk6 jetta
what about the Porsche.
The Porsche is from our series "Build By Mike." You can find the playlist to the episodes here: bit.ly/3RFQNeU
@@ecstuning oops. Thanks.
No I need to know adjustments
That’s why we said let us know if you want to see how to do adjustments in the comments. Expect an adjustment video coming soon
@@ecstuning Thank you 🙂
I was expecting more of a hard time with the spindle assembly… I’ve had to cut the bolt heads off the upper strut mount.. no fun at all
We had to do the same. Unfortunately is a very common thing on MK5 and MK6's
@@ecstunings I’m starting to put together the struts and mounts. Is dielectric grease ok to use on the height adjustment treads?
@@ecstuningare you talking about the 2 16mm upper strut mounts for the rear? Got some that are stuck on an mk5 currently, head is nearly about to strip. Lost
@9:55 I would pay good money for a personal Shoffty to help me
We're sending him your way 🫡
.......And bolts.. LOL!!!
Atleast let us see how the vehicle sits on the new coilovers, crap