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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mattthefinish on 09 June 2009, 20:36

Title: lowering springs
Post by: mattthefinish on 09 June 2009, 20:36

Hi, I'm a novice looking to lower my mk2 gti. I plan to put 16" wheels on it. Can you recommend whether to use lowering springs or get adjustable shocks? Also if I decide to go with springs can you recommend which size to get - I don't want it scraping the floor but enough to notice the drop.

Thanks a lot

Title: Re: lowering springs
Post by: Wayne on 09 June 2009, 20:45

I would run coilovers, at least you can pick the height you want.

Title: Re: lowering springs
Post by: drewmason on 10 June 2009, 12:55

If ya aint got the moolah to be buying coilovers, ive got 50mm drop springs on mine and sits nice and low but still never scrapes, nice n cheap and still keeps up with newer cars round bends!

Title: Re: lowering springs
Post by: Rubber Dubber on 10 June 2009, 21:33

I had lowering springs with 15's and they were alright but would rub on the tyres if I had a fat lass in the car  :tongue:

Upgraded to Hottuning Coilovers about 2 months ago and now the car sits perfect. No more rubbing and a better ride too.

I got mine from ebay but if you check the special discount section of this site they have a deal with Hottuning so I recommend you do that if you've got the benjamin.