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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GOLF_MK on 11 March 2009, 09:56
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I've got up to £200 to spend on a lowering kit - i can predict now that 90% of you will say get hot tuning coilies but i don't want them, don't have the time to bugger around getting the height the same each side etc etc.. I just want to fit a kit and get on with the rest of my life!!
So i'm looking at fixed spring and shock kits on both Ebay (Jamex) and the few that Venom do online.
Now the standard Mk3 front end looks ridiculously high so i'm not sure if i should go for a 40/40ish kit or go for a 60/40 to make sure the front comes down.
BUT - would 60 on the front be too much for a daily car? Is it going to cause me lots of grounding issues as i'd rather have the front a bit higher if that's the case!!
Also any recommendations; Jamex, Pi, Supersport, Venoms own - or other??
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Go for a 60/40 drop gives a much better stance and you will not have any issues mine was a lot lower than that on the front.
The kits from Venom will be fine.
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Thanks Wayned, didn't think 60 would be to much of an issue as people seem to run a lot lower but want to be sure!
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Looks like Venom do 60/60 but not 60/40 :undecided:
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Thanks Wayned, didn't think 60 would be to much of an issue as people seem to run a lot lower but want to be sure!
Mine was 85 drop on the front with no real problems use to catch the spoiler on speed bumps but thats it to be honest.
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Looks like Venom do 60/60 but not 60/40 :undecided:
I am sure Venom do a 60/40 kit.
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You shouldnt have any problems with a 60 drop at the front! Unless you are using very wide tyres!
Just do one thing though! Once fitted go to a good place and get the steering geometry checked and adjusted. Not just tracking but camber and toe as well.
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I got a 60/40 supersport kit off egay for my old car
No complaints whatsoever, was actually one of the most comfortable kits I've ever owned
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I got a 60/40 supersport kit off egay for my old car
No complaints whatsoever, was actually one of the most comfortable kits I've ever owned
Sounds promising!
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You shouldnt have any problems with a 60 drop at the front! Unless you are using very wide tyres!
Just do one thing though! Once fitted go to a good place and get the steering geometry checked and adjusted. Not just tracking but camber and toe as well.
9x16 wheels all round. Pictures say it all ;)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/inthoughtwelive/P1020534.jpg)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/phillyt1988/DSC_0156.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/inthoughtwelive/3340844339_f977c2903f_b.jpg)
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This was my old car on the 60/40 kit, 7x17" wheels with 205/40 Falkens
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa29/GCL731Y/S7000260Medium-1.jpg)
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You shouldnt have any problems with a 60 drop at the front! Unless you are using very wide tyres!
Just do one thing though! Once fitted go to a good place and get the steering geometry checked and adjusted. Not just tracking but camber and toe as well.
9x16 wheels all round. Pictures say it all ;)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u30/inthoughtwelive/P1020534.jpg)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/phillyt1988/DSC_0156.jpg)
this wins the prize for most impractical car ever... cant even go over an ant and has no wing mirrors. (and to top it off it has a vento front! :lipsrsealed:)
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does any1 no where u can get them mirror blanking plates from lol
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does any1 no where u can get them mirror blanking plates from lol
Most people make they own to be honest.
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Now I've got coilies and it's as low as I've got it, I wouldn't change it to anything higher. It's borderlining impractical but I can get most places fine good job m splitter holds up well against the harsh floor. Mind you, I have to stay out of multistory car parks now lol!
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This was my old car on the 60/40 kit, 7x17" wheels with 205/40 Falkens
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa29/GCL731Y/S7000260Medium-1.jpg)
That looks great and i'd be very happy with that height and stance. Mind made up, just got to decide on which kit now!
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^^^ looks like its on stilts still though
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^^^ looks like its on stilts still though
Have you seen a pic of mine latley??
You wouldn't see the orwell bridge if it was parked in that position :grin: :grin:
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^^^ looks like its on stilts still though
Not as bad as mine did :grin:
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8749/snv30379go5.jpg)
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^^^ looks like its on stilts still though
Not as bad as mine did :grin:
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8749/snv30379go5.jpg)
When you look at that photo, it makes you think how much better yours looks slammed.
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Yeah tell me about it :grin:
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:shocked:
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u261/shep306/005-2.jpg)
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Mine had the 4x4 look to start with.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/g1.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/g2.jpg)
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Hi mate just touting my wears here!
Ive heard weitec are pretty good hence i bought a set to go on my Gti.
I now have them for sale and the link is here. All the info is in the advert. They could be just what you're looking for
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Matty, can you send me details by pm or something?
I'm away for a couple of days and although I can view the site on my blackberry navigating to stuff is a bit tedious!
Thanks mate
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i would go 60/40 , my cuz had a vr6 that we dropped on collies it was level at first and bounce as , so we picked the rear end up 10 mill and it drove so much better .