What lowering springs???

[NIJ]

I'm looking to get some lowering springs for my 97 passat tdi.

Does anyone have any preferences as to which one to get,

i have been told GMAX are good value for money and do a good job.

[Crasher]

Don't just fit lowering springs as your dampers will be worn and they also need to be shorter to match the lowering springs, both typically around 40-mm. My personal favourite combination is Eibach springs and Weitec shortened dampers. You will also need to fit the VW sports suspension shortened bump stops if your car doesn’t already have them.

[passat 130 tdi]

shorten the stock bumpstops by the ammount the springs lower the car .

[Crasher]

It is much easier to buy the genuine VAG shortened bump stops for the 1BE specification suspension, £18 each front and £16 each rear.

[essexexpat]

Sorry for hi-jacking but I am a complete non-mechanic and I also want to lower my standard 2001 TDI SE so that I can get some new 18" wheels.
So far I have deduced that I need:
Lowering springs (Eibach seem good) @ £160
Apparently it is also a good idea to get "shortened dampers". How much would a set of these cost?
Plus I need bump stops at £40 to £60

If somebody can say how much the dampers would cost then it might be possible to know the cost of the parts. I will also need to get a garage to fit all this and that is another £200

[snapdragon]

and four wheel custom laser alignment ~£55

[passat 130 tdi]

Eibach are made with stock shocks in mind , but only lower 25 to 30 mm ,from what i read here.