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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jamie_pyrite on 02 May 2009, 21:25

Title: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 02 May 2009, 21:25

So I fitted a set of Bilstin Shocks with "35mm 16v H&R springs" to my Jetta. This has given it a great stance at the back, but the front is still on stilts! It looks stupid and really needs sorting..

What springs would you recommend I replace them with? I don't know what size to go with as trial and error really isn't an option with springs like it is with coilies!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3405675940_7dd2b94e63_b.jpg)


Cheers!

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Wayne on 02 May 2009, 21:41

Try 60mm fronts.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 02 May 2009, 21:52

Good idea Wayne, are there places that sell just front springs?

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Chris-White on 02 May 2009, 22:07

you put on a golf kit by any chance?

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 02 May 2009, 22:16

I did indeed! Bought the kit off my mate with intentions of sticking it on my old golf but opted for coilies for it. Had these sat in the garage so thought I might aswell stick them on the jetta!

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Chris-White on 02 May 2009, 22:18

i think youve just answered your own question  :wink:

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Mew on 02 May 2009, 22:56

Plus the "16v" bit, yours is a 1.8 carb isn't it?

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 02 May 2009, 23:03

I assume the kit was to lower a 16v golf by 35mm?

Mine is a 1.6 carb :)


So anyone know where I can get just front springs?

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Mew on 02 May 2009, 23:08

Jetta = slightly heavier rear than a golf, 1.6 8v is most probably slightly lighter than the 16v up front, resulting in your predicament!

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: dubvrs on 02 May 2009, 23:30

Ebay will be your best bet or you could get a pair of lowering caps for the front but they will only lower it another 10mm.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: vwade on 03 May 2009, 00:00

cut a coil

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 03 May 2009, 00:02

If I cut a coil, would that not cause problems? It would be the cheapest option!

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 03 May 2009, 00:19

Do NOT cut a coil.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 03 May 2009, 00:39

Elaborate please? :)


The original suspension that came with the jetta had cut coils on the front and I could hear them rattling about at times!

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 03 May 2009, 00:40

You've pretty much answered your own question with that statement.

Cut springs will fall out of the cup eventually, they will also void your insurance, f**k your dampers, and generally make the car handle like a bag of crap in comparison to spending a bit of money on some decent springs.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: danny_p on 03 May 2009, 02:15

by cutting coils you take preload off the springs.  so say if you find a nice hump back bridge and get some air,  suspention goes to limute of travel springs arnt under any load so pop off and you has nasty suprise when land, often results in car diveing into the hedge

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 03 May 2009, 02:34

Ouch.. Not good!!

I've just done some more searching online and can't find a single place that sells front springs seperately! :(

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: Reasty on 03 May 2009, 07:43

Best place to get some new springs would be venom motorsport,they do all kinds of different springs and shock kits at very good prices,
they normally have a big ad in the golf mags or just go to http://www.venommotorsport.com they will be able to sort you out for sure.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 03 May 2009, 09:43

what you need is a set of springs, front and rear, that are designed for your car  :wink:

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: paultownsend on 03 May 2009, 11:09

i had the h+r cup kit on my mk1 golf, it was very good.
i was looking at the mk2 kit but darren at g-werks said dont bother as the front always seems to sit at a funny height. a shame, because its a good kit

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: wil0 on 04 May 2009, 03:20

This probably isnt advisable at all, but cant you heat springs with a welding torch which makes them compress?

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: DOA on 04 May 2009, 09:42

^^

You could but they would probably snap shortly after.

Title: Re: What springs do I need?
Post by: wil0 on 04 May 2009, 11:59

haha, i thought it was a stupid idea. i saw them do it on monster garage or something, normally its advisable to do anything they do on those programs, unless you really want a sh!t car.