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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: countrytrucker on 19 August 2009, 17:55
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Hi there
I have ordered a GTD and I am going to lower it.
Does anyone have their GTD lowered?
I can't find any springs listed for the GTD but they do list springs for the GTI. The GTI sits at a different height to the GTD so I am stuck!
Thanks
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Aint the suspension identical to the GTI and GTD? :shocked:
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I thought it was but apparently they sit at different heights?!
VW's site says the GTI is 22mm lower at the front, 15mm at the rear and the GTD is 15mm all round.
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Im not sure m8. However there is a White GTD identical to mine parked up waiting for sept 1st and apart from the GTI redband on the front grill, The wheels and the rear exhausts there's not actually much to tell them apart.
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Good stuff. I have ordered a white one but it won't be here for a while still! :cry:
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But even if the GTD and GTI do have identical ride heights, they will have very different spring rates, due to the diesel engine being much heavier than the petrol engine. :nerd:
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Why are cars like this slung so low anyway, and why do you want them lower? :huh:
I'm worried enough about getting on and off ferry ramps as it is.
Rolfe.
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is this www.golfgtd.co.uk?
:grin:
tho seriously, your question is probably better directed at other forums?
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is this www.golfgtd.co.uk?
:grin:
tho seriously, your question is probably better directed at other forums?
wash your mouth out you :tongue:
the only difference is the engine (and the tax bracket and the economy :tongue:)
i expect that most manufacturers have concentrated on the petrol variants in developing springs. You may have to wait a few months before you see some for the GTD :undecided:
Keep an eye out for new stuff from Eibach, H&R and the other usual suspects :smiley:
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Why are cars like this slung so low anyway, and why do you want them lower? :huh:
people do it for looks and performance mainly
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is this www.golfgtd.co.uk?
:grin:
tho seriously, your question is probably better directed at other forums?
That is a bit harsh. The GTD is just a GTI with a proper engine (Only kidding). I do a lot of miles and this is my daily driver so diesel is the only option.
If there are any pictures of a white GTI on 19s, that would be good too.
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I'm still not so sure that a very low spoiler is good for "looks" once you've crumpled the thing on a ferry ramp. Or even on a sleeping policeman.
Rolfe.
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I'm still not so sure that a very low spoiler is good for "looks" once you've crumpled the thing on a ferry ramp. Or even on a sleeping policeman.
Rolfe.
trick is not to lower to silly levels
most drop around 30mm which will get you over and around 95%of the country's obstacles
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most drop around 30mm which will get you over and around 95%of the country's obstacles
It was recently pointed out to me that my Peugeot is currently fouling the ferry ramp every time I go on and off. I'm pretty sure the Golf is lower even in its factory configuration.
Rolfe.
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most drop around 30mm which will get you over and around 95%of the country's obstacles
It was recently pointed out to me that my Peugeot is currently fouling the ferry ramp every time I go on and off. I'm pretty sure the Golf is lower even in its factory configuration.
Rolfe.
tell them to get a new ferry then :grin: :grin:
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Sounds like lowering probs wont be a good idea for you then. TBH thought how many of us regularly use a ferry lol . . . .
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tell them to get a new ferry then :grin: :grin:
Oh, they have. Several times over the years. When they first started that route with a sort of landing craft thing, I saw someone trash a trailer caravan trying to get it on board.
It's a lot better now, but I'm still wary even of the standard configuration Golf.
Rolfe.
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The Mk5 and Mk6 chassis are near identical mechanically and I know some tuners (APR in the US, Oettinger in Germany) are using the same suspension kits for Mk5 and Mk6.
I checked the Eibach website for lowering springs and they use the same kit part numbers for Mk5 and Mk6 GTI, although the GTD isn't listed yet. If you're just changing springs you'll probably be fine with the ones for the Mk5 GT TDI 170.
Having said that, and if you're changing dampers as well, I'd always check with the suspension manufacturer before making your decision.
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tell them to get a new ferry then :grin: :grin:
I saw someone trash a trailer caravan trying to get it on board.
Maybe Jeremy Clarkson owns the ferry? :evil: :evil:
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The Mk5 and Mk6 chassis are near identical mechanically and I know some tuners (APR in the US, Oettinger in Germany) are using the same suspension kits for Mk5 and Mk6.
I checked the Eibach website for lowering springs and they use the same kit part numbers for Mk5 and Mk6 GTI, although the GTD isn't listed yet. If you're just changing springs you'll probably be fine with the ones for the Mk5 GT TDI 170.
Having said that, and if you're changing dampers as well, I'd always check with the suspension manufacturer before making your decision.
That could be a good idea about getting MK 5 GT springs!
I would only be changing springs, not the whole lot. I have had coilovers in most of my cars so far but I can't afford them this time :cry:
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Remember you cant go much lower than 30mm on just springs without buying new dampers aswell.
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Im quite sure the front of the Gti is lower than the rear. Reversing on/off the ferry should solve that :grin:
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Blast from the past digging this thread out!
Has anyone had any joy with this?
I'm getting some eibach sport lines off my mates mk5 GT for my mk6 GT,
I'm assuming there is no difference?
Can anyone confirm this,
Cheers