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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: K16-MYK on 07 May 2009, 14:32

Title: Suspension swap?
Post by: K16-MYK on 07 May 2009, 14:32

Ive got the chance to get a descent set of coilovers for my GTI. They are off a VR. Would they fit onto my GTI on problem, and would my Bilstein Shocks and Jamex springs fit on his VR? Would there be any problems in doin this?

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: Adam on 07 May 2009, 14:36

Nope no problem in doing this.  Both mk3s yea?

Replace the top mounts aswell. HERE, Next day delivery. (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-VR6-CORRADO-SHOCK-TOP-MOUNT-KITS-C358_W0QQitemZ190303140410QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item190303140410&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301:1|293:1|294:30) 

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2009, 14:56

Your jamex springs may not be ok for a vr6 due to the heavier engine.

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: shepgti on 07 May 2009, 16:29

also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: Len on 07 May 2009, 16:46

Quote from: shepgti on 07 May 2009, 16:29

also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it

Errrr thats why they adjust!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: loki86 on 07 May 2009, 17:39

Quote from: Len on 07 May 2009, 16:46

Quote from: shepgti on 07 May 2009, 16:29

also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it

Errrr thats why they adjust!  :rolleyes:

+1 dur

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: shepgti on 07 May 2009, 18:43

i meant in terms of ride quality and handling not height, saggy springs become weak and give wallowy ride :grin:

Title: Re: Suspension swap?
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2009, 19:17

Shep has a point yes they adjust but a Vr is a heavy old lump.