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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: alex77 on 21 February 2009, 16:17
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Sorry if this has been answed but can i drop 40mm on springs with 18s with no problem atall??because iv just spoken to the local car tuning shop and they said ill need to buy the whole kit or replace sumthing to use springs.
Thanks
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think you will be fine mate although you will prob have to change the ARB to stop it from rubbing
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whats a ARB lol im new to this .
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whats a ARB lol im new to this .
Anti Roll Bar
If you go 40mm or lower it can rub the drive shaft. :smiley:
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I might seem really stupid but how can i do this is it easy to fit and expensive etc.
Thanks for your help guys
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Right, answer these questions:
-Why are you lowering the car? For looks/Handling or both?
-what's the maximum you'll spend on the whole set up and fitting?
-Are you handy with a spanner? Or will the garage do all the work?
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A good/cheap compromise is to use Eibach -30mm springs which are of a good quality, offer a good, smooth ride & are engineered to be used with the OEM (standard) shocks. The lower you go, the greater the strain on the associated suspension bushes, so they will wear out more quickly.
ps Me thinks your garage is trying to extract a few extra pennies from your wallet, LOL! :D
HTH :afro:
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Right, answer these questions:
-Why are you lowering the car? For looks/Handling or both?
-what's the maximum you'll spend on the whole set up and fitting?
-Are you handy with a spanner? Or will the garage do all the work?
Nail on the................................................
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89176.0
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For looks im not to fussed on how it handles as im not a fast driver.
I supose ill spend what ever it costs to get sum good springs.
Yeh im good with spaners my uncle also works in a car garage so that helps lol
Where can i get the upgraded roll bar from then mate?
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For looks im not to fussed on how it handles as im not a fast driver.
I supose ill spend what ever it costs to get sum good springs.
Yeh im good with spaners my uncle also works in a car garage so that helps lol
Where can i get the upgraded roll bar from then mate?
If you are doing it for looks get coilovers.
You may not like the drop on springs - then you cant change it :wink:
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Thanks mate where could i get the upgraded arb from as i take it you need it for coilovers aswell?
Thanks for your help.
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I never upgraded my roll bar , but i did change the springs and the shocks. I think mine is dropped between 35-40mm
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Balance motorsport mate (google it :wink:)
They do a whiteline front anti roll bar which goes under the driveshaft so eliminates the rubbing. There are other makes about which have larger hoops to go over the driveshaft. I've got the whiteline and it's all good, reasonable price too.
May want to add a rear ARB too to counter act the increased understeer the uprated front bar will add. Depends if you like going round corners fast or not though :cool:
HTH Sam