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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 19:10

Title: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 19:10: hi, got me some coilovers but i here that i cant go lower than 40mm without hitting driveshafts? :sad:
is this rite?

what i need then if so?
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 19:12: Going lower than 40mm can result in the front Anti roll bar rubbing the driveshaft. This can be overcome by getting an upgraded ARB Or adjustable droplinks.

The search button is your friend. :smiley:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: troublestarter on 18 March 2009, 19:17: i have gone a lot lower than 40mm on my hot tuning coilovers
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/KRY37/18032009740.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/KRY37/18032009741.jpg)
the only problem i have had was when hard cornering i popped a driveshaft
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 18 March 2009, 19:20: Quote from: troublestarter on 18 March 2009, 19:17
i have gone a lot lower than 40mm on my hot tuning coilovers
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/KRY37/18032009740.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/KRY37/18032009741.jpg)
the only problem i have had was when hard cornering i popped a driveshaft

nice car :smiley:

do your front tyres rub the arches?

so you cant take corners fast anymore?
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: troublestarter on 18 March 2009, 19:24: no they do not rub on the arches
i do get a bit of scrubbage on the inner arches on full lock but that is down the the fact the A8 replicas hve a slightly to high an offset
and i still take corners quite hard
i popped the shaft going hard and fast round a roundabout
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:06: like these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DROP-LINKS-GOLF-MK4-AUDI-A3-8L-SEAT-LEON-1M_W0QQitemZ110355635067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item110355635067&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 21:12: Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:06
like these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DROP-LINKS-GOLF-MK4-AUDI-A3-8L-SEAT-LEON-1M_W0QQitemZ110355635067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item110355635067&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Yes BUT dont buy these : http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/215061/1387840.aspx
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:20: god im confused! there the same ones aint they? sorry to be stupid but whats arb?! :laugh:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2009, 21:22: Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:20
god im confused! there the same ones aint they? sorry to be stupid but whats arb?! :laugh:

ARB = Anti Roll bar :afro:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:25: Ive read a few threads where just drop links haven't cured the driveshaft issues. best off buying a upgraded arb :wink:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 21:26: Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:20
god im confused! there the same ones aint they? sorry to be stupid but whats arb?! :laugh:

Yeah if you read it that make are rubbish.

How about these:

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=FK&category=suspension&product=DropLinks&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%204

Best bet is the ARB from what ive read. :wink:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:35: Whiteline front anti roll bar = no chance of rubbing how ever low you go :smiley:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:38: thats what i need! where i get them whitelines from then?
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:40: no problems with the rears then just the front? both sides on the front?
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2009, 21:42: Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:38
thats what i need! where i get them whitelines from then?

Balance Motorsport - speak to Julian - he knows his stuff and i'm sure if you mention the forum he may throw in some discount :afro:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:43: to slow :tongue:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2009, 21:44: Quote from: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:43
to slow :tongue:

don't know what you mean :tongue: :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:45: what about this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-GTI-GT-TDI-Anti-Roll-Bar-ARB-MK4-MK-4-Eibach_W0QQitemZ190293829560QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item190293829560&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 21:46: Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:45
what about this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-GTI-GT-TDI-Anti-Roll-Bar-ARB-MK4-MK-4-Eibach_W0QQitemZ190293829560QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item190293829560&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Thats for the rear.
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2009, 21:47: Quote from: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 21:46
Quote from: scoobygolf on 18 March 2009, 21:45
what about this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-GTI-GT-TDI-Anti-Roll-Bar-ARB-MK4-MK-4-Eibach_W0QQitemZ190293829560QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item190293829560&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Thats for the rear.

and the one you should upgrade first :afro:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:47: new map is it
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: andc1 on 18 March 2009, 21:54: ok thanks for the help, drop links will take it abit more than 40mm tho want they? got to change em anyway as there knocking underneath slightly, im putting 18's on the car so cant go that low anyways!
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Steve_PD on 18 March 2009, 21:55: cant you :huh: think your be surprised :wink:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: troublestarter on 18 March 2009, 23:26: as i said earlier i have gone lower than 40mm and running 18's
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 19 March 2009, 10:22: what would be the recomended (safe) lowering depth for me?? :embarassed: 50mm?

BTW ive got 19"s on her :wink:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 19 March 2009, 10:32: these look diff to the other pic?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WHITELINE-ARB-ANTI-ROLL-BAR_W0QQitemZ370139907766QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item370139907766&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: Rhyso on 19 March 2009, 10:57: Quote from: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 19 March 2009, 10:32
these look diff to the other pic?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WHITELINE-ARB-ANTI-ROLL-BAR_W0QQitemZ370139907766QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item370139907766&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

seller has used the wrong picture - that looks like the anti-lift kit for the MKV :undecided:
Title: Re: lowering problems
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 19 March 2009, 16:23: Quote from: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 19 March 2009, 10:22
what would be the recomended (safe) lowering depth for me?? :embarassed: 50mm?

BTW ive got 19"s on her :wink:

anyone??