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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stu 88 on 27 July 2009, 16:45

Title: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: stu 88 on 27 July 2009, 16:45

My '95 Gti 5 door is on std springs and looks a bit high so I was thinking of lowering it but 35/40mm I dont think will make it look much lower.

Ive seen a set of 60mm springs but am wondering if it will be ok with my 17"s?  they are 205/40/17's

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2009, 16:51

hmmmm you will be pushing it !

i just dropped my GTi and its on standard wheels and i gotta say it pretty tight...so not too sure if that will be a good idea...see what the other guys here say i could be wrong..

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Reasty on 27 July 2009, 16:52

To be honest lowering your car 60mm on just springs isnt really that clever as the ride will be horrible and bumpy as hell,if ya gonna go that low then a full
suspension kit with proper dampers,springs and bumpstops is the way to go,try venom motorsport they have several full kits at very reasonable prices  :smiley:

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2009, 16:57

Yeah thats where i got my set of SAPX from (Springs and Dampers)
Mine aint height adjustable, just adjustable dampers.

If your guna go with 17s i'd suggest height adjustable too so you know that you can go as low as possible without damaging things!

If you look back on some of the posts Reasy has commented on he knows what hes talking about so i'd listen to him :)

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Adam on 27 July 2009, 17:14

I'm going to say 60mm drop on standard shocks will kill your ass and dampers within 20miles.

Don't go for a cheap cheap set like I did you will be sorry (HotTunning Coilovers)

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2009, 17:16

My 8v was running 17's (offset of 35) and lowered 70mm (cheap coilovers) and was fine apart from catching the rear arches now and again, the issue you have is running lowering spring on standard shock will kill the shocks in very few miles plus will be crap to drive.

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: stu 88 on 27 July 2009, 18:58

What about 40mm springs? or should I just wait and save for the full kit?

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: stu 88 on 27 July 2009, 19:06

This is the set I was thinking of getting?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330292349611

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2009, 19:14

Quote from: stu 88 on 27 July 2009, 19:06

This is the set I was thinking of getting?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330292349611

Yes maybe but you will still need to replace the shocks.

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Reasty on 27 July 2009, 19:24

Honestly wait and buy a full kit,it is a much better plan and will save you time and money in the long term when you realise you should have bought shocks and springs to start with,better to take it all apart once and do it properly rather than have to take it all apart again when you decide you want a full kit.  :wink:

Title: Re: 60mm springs ok???
Post by: Andy-H on 27 July 2009, 19:52

As mentioned before, get springs and shocks........it's just a false economy if you don't.

Mine is lowered 40mm front & back on springs and shocks and I have 17's on (Pic of how it sits in sig). Only time it rubbed was with 4 people in with loads of luggage.

Good comfy ride, a little harder than standard but not too bad.