{"product_id":"h-r-sport-cup-kit-mk5-golf-gti","title":"H\u0026R Sport Cup Kit - 2006–2009 VW GTI (MK5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cup Kit is a different animal from a lowering spring: it's a matched set of springs and shocks, designed and engineered together rather than a spring paired with an off-the-shelf damper. H\u0026amp;R's Sport Cup Kit is built for the MK5 GTI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the spring and shock are tuned as a pair, you get the aggressive, super-low stance H\u0026amp;R designs the Sport Cup Kit around without guessing whether a given shock can handle a given spring rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Sport Cup Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sport Cup Kit sits above H\u0026amp;R's fixed lowering springs on the drop ladder and below coilovers - it's the pick for the enthusiast who wants additional lowering and a super-low, performance stance in one ready-to-go package, without stepping up to a fully adjustable coilover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-valved, shortened shocks matched to a progressive-rate spring, developed together rather than sourced separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings cold-wound from H\u0026amp;R's 54SiCr6 spring steel and shot-peened for extended fatigue life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and produced in H\u0026amp;R's ISO-certified manufacturing facility in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eH\u0026amp;R Sport Cup Kit springs and shocks, front and rear set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOwnership Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a four-wheel alignment after installation to bring camber and toe back into spec at the new ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: H001 31043-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPN: 31043-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH\u0026amp;R rates the Sport Cup Kit line at roughly 2.0 inches of drop on average; the exact figure for this part varies by GTI model year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for the MK5 GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNeed a Different Setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMP carries the full MK5 GTI H\u0026amp;R lineup: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-touring-cup-kit-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eH\u0026amp;R Touring Cup Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a comfort-focused matched package, and springs alone in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-oe-sport-spring-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eOE Sport\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-sport-spring-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eSport\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-super-sport-spring-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eSuper Sport\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-race-spring-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eRace\u003c\/a\u003e tiers. For a fully adjustable setup, step up to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-street-performance-ss-coilovers-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eH\u0026amp;R Street Performance Coilovers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-rss-clubsport-coilovers-mk5-golf-gti\"\u003eH\u0026amp;R RSS Clubsport Coilovers\u003c\/a\u003e. Running wider wheels at this ride height? BMP also stocks H\u0026amp;R's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sk-014\"\u003espacer and bolt kit\u003c\/a\u003e for MK5\/6\/7 GTI fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a Cup Kit and a lowering spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lowering spring replaces only the spring and runs on your factory shocks. A Cup Kit replaces both the spring and the shock as a matched, pre-tuned pair - nothing to mix and match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the drop figure vary by model year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Published figures differ between early and later MK5 GTI model years on this part number. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact your BMP Tuning rep\u003c\/a\u003e if you need the figure confirmed for your specific model year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shocks come with this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom-valved shocks matched specifically to the included spring - H\u0026amp;R designs and builds the pair together rather than sourcing an off-the-shelf shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an alignment required after install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend a four-wheel alignment after installation to bring camber and toe back into spec at the new ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I want a more comfort-oriented ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee H\u0026amp;R's Touring Cup Kit above - it uses the same matched spring-and-shock approach tuned for ride comfort instead of maximum lowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51161000870135,"sku":"H001 31043-1","price":805.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/4898\/2060\/files\/a266dbdaa797ff7135ce9407eb000da8_2c97a9c1-e7be-4ca1-a8dc-0638c35e4597.jpg?v=1789397563","url":"https:\/\/blackforestindustries.com\/products\/h-r-sport-cup-kit-mk5-golf-gti","provider":"Black Forest Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}