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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: edpryce on 08 February 2009, 15:24
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I have used the search but still am a little unclear, I am trying to lower my car on a budget. (mk2 1984 8v gti). Car has done 80k, on what I believe are the original shocks.
Seen some new Jamex springs (40mm) for sale £30, will I also need to change my shocks or can i use the existing ones? and if I dont, how long will my spine last running standard shocks?
Cheers in advance, lets keep this thread short and sweet for everyones sake.
Ed
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come on 20 views someone must know????
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Obviously on a 25 year old car its recommended to replace the shocks if you are replacing the springs, Boge gas from GSF come recommended from most as a budget alternative.
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std shocks can manage -40 mm just if there in good health and the bumpstops are very good. worn bumpstops and shocks will last about a week*
*depending how you drive and stiffness of springs ect
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I would seroiusly change the shocks as well, buy the springs now and the shocks later and fit them at the same time if you are on a budget
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Cheers, I guess I will need to start looking at shock prices. Novice - are bump stops included with shocks or are they an extra?
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bump stops are extra, you will also probably need to renew the front top mounts
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starting to add up, looking like those hotuning coilovers might be a cheaper option?
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If your worried about your spine i think you need to consider a shock and spring combo. This is what i am about to do for similar reasons. Can't you wait and save the cash instead of spunking it on a cheap compromise? :smiley:
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go for new shocks and springs, no point relying on crappy old shocks to take the strain.
also new top mounts are a must, the bearings are liable to seize resulting in VERY notchy and stiff steering (from experience) and take bugger all to change once the shocks are off. they cost about £20-£25 for a pair
you only want to do the job once :wink:
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yeah, saving was what i was doing, but I got the car in june and its still high as f**k! just thought these were a good deal, but as ever nothing is as cheap as you think.
cheers for the help, i'll see how i really want to eat over the next term before splashing out
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i helped a work mate fit some hot tuning coilovers and i road tested it with him and i thought they were ok :)
they were on a 1.4 MK3 like but i guess they are the same as MK2