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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: BG-MK4 on 27 June 2009, 09:37

Title: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: BG-MK4 on 27 June 2009, 09:37

Does anybody know how much lower is the original MK4 GTI suspension than the suspension of other MK4s?

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Jonnys07 on 27 June 2009, 22:38

I believe it's 15mm, would get others to confirm tho lol  :wink:

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: bobbarley on 27 June 2009, 22:50

Near as makes no difference sod all  :smiley:

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 27 June 2009, 22:57

Std/GTI/Anni all too fecking high :grin:

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: linz on 28 June 2009, 20:37

i agree dont really matter they all need slamming :)

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 00:17

Is it true that the GTIs with 15 inch wheels dont have the 15mm lowered suspension? If so what parts would I need to lower it to the proper GTI height? Not interested in lowering it much further than that.

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Rhyso on 22 July 2009, 08:58

Quote from: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 00:17

Is it true that the GTIs with 15 inch wheels dont have the 15mm lowered suspension? If so what parts would I need to lower it to the proper GTI height? Not interested in lowering it much further than that.

just get some -30mm Eibach springs - will be cheaper than replacing the whole lot or buy those JOM shocks and springs which DPM have on offer - couple of people have fitted them and initial feedback seems pretty good  :smiley: though the same was said about the Hottuning coilovers.......

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: warnesey333 on 22 July 2009, 12:54

15mm wouldn't be noticeable.

I've lowered mine 40mm on the JOM shocks and springs kit from dpmperformance and it's a really good kit.

The front only looks a bit lower but the back seems to have dropped more.


I wouldn't bother with the time/money put into only getting it to gti height, if you ever do put say, 18" alloys on it'll look like mine did (my dads land rover!)

But, it's up to you! If you don't want it dropped too much, at least go for the Eibach 30mm set.

Good luck :)

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 18:34

Thanks, i'll look into the Einbach

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: jeynesey on 22 July 2009, 20:57

Quote from: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 18:34

Thanks, i'll look into the Einbach

Eibach ftw mate

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 July 2009, 21:03

Quote from: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 18:34

Thanks, i'll look into the Einbach

Cracking set of springs which are designed to be used with OEM shocks.  Good value for £100-£110.  ;)

p.s.  GTI is -15 mm & Anni's are another 10-15 mm lower than that.  ;)

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 July 2009, 21:05

Eibachs c/w OE shocks on 16" Montreal II's:-


(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/DSC00056.jpg)

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 21:27

What's the ride quality and road noise like with those? And does it make the car more interesting to drive in the corners?

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: chrisj on 22 July 2009, 21:31

Quote from: Rhyso on 22 July 2009, 08:58

Quote from: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 00:17

Is it true that the GTIs with 15 inch wheels dont have the 15mm lowered suspension? If so what parts would I need to lower it to the proper GTI height? Not interested in lowering it much further than that.

just get some -30mm Eibach springs - will be cheaper than replacing the whole lot or buy those JOM shocks and springs which DPM have on offer - couple of people have fitted them and initial feedback seems pretty good  :smiley: though the same was said about the Hottuning coilovers.......

I've changed to 35mm springs on standard shocks as the hottuning coilovers weren't to my taste at all. Only on there a month and i was glad to take them off.

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 22 July 2009, 21:33

Quote from: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 21:27

What's the ride quality and road noise like with those? And does it make the car more interesting to drive in the corners?

Ride quality:  Virtually OEM.  Say 95%.

Road Noise:  No adverse effects.

Handling:  10 x better than stock.  Eliminates the pitching & diving under hard cornering that you get with OE springs.

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 21:59

Is a spring change easy?

Also I'm wondering if my car which came with 15 inch wheels has the same shocks as the ones with 16 inch wheels? Wonder if the springs would still work ok with them?

Title: Re: Stock GTI suspension?
Post by: Wurzel on 22 July 2009, 23:50

Apparently the Eibachs will wear out the standard shocks faster if you use them with the standard shocks.