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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 February 2009, 19:40

Title: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 February 2009, 19:40

hi there iam looking into getin my self a set of the hottunning coilovers .  it says the lowering limit is 120 mm but i have heard people sayin things about the arb??? and 45mm is lowest unless u do something to the arb..... can people please let me know wot needs to be done etc as im looking to go 17`s with as low as i can go  lol thanx alex

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 February 2009, 19:43

you have to replace with aftermarket arb that has bigger loops as the drive shaft will rub on the standard arb

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: richw911 on 18 February 2009, 19:43

Going lower than 40mm on a mk4 can result in the front Anti roll bar rubbing the driveshaft. This can be overcome by getting an upgraded ARB.

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 February 2009, 19:44

ne ideas where and how much thanx?

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 February 2009, 19:46

Quote from: ALEXS1.8T on 18 February 2009, 19:44

ne ideas where and how much thanx?

i'd look on fleebay myself  :laugh: ive heard its a pain in the backside to change tho

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 18 February 2009, 19:47

I'd recommend getting a front and rear kit if your going to get a thicker bar than std.

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: jake on 18 February 2009, 19:47

im lowered on 50mm

and my golf hasnt had any problems mate!!

Title: Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 February 2009, 19:48

ill keep me eye open on ebay , i wont be changing it if it does need it , straight in garage lol