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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jtomlin on 25 August 2009, 16:40
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hi
found these springs, theyre the only i can find that lower it by 50mm, will they be good enough? anyone had any experience? reccomend another brand? can i run these on standard shocks?
thanks
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apex-Lowering-Springs-Golf-Mk-4-4cyl-X-LOW-50mm-97-03_W0QQitemZ250486445027QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5227d3e3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apex-Lowering-Springs-Golf-Mk-4-4cyl-X-LOW-50mm-97-03_W0QQitemZ250486445027QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5227d3e3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
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From my limited knowledge on this subject anything over 40mm and you will also need new dampers. Could someone confirm?
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From my limited knowledge on this subject anything over 40mm and you will also need new dampers. Could someone confirm?
thats you're best bet as the standard shocks will run out of talent very quickly indeed
why not go for the JOM Spring & Shock combo for a 40mm drop or are you dead set on a 50mm drop in which case you should go for coilovers
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From my limited knowledge on this subject anything over 40mm and you will also need new dampers. Could someone confirm?
+1 always best to fit new shocks with lowering springs.
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its just im not sure if 40mm will be low enough which is why i was looking at 50, looks like for the extra 10mm it will be a tad expensive :(
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its just im not sure if 40mm will be low enough which is why i was looking at 50, looks like for the extra 10mm it will be a tad expensive :(
Why not go for coilovers
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i was thinking of getting the APEX 45mm Springs and shocks kit. but so many people are talking about the JOM kit. is it actually good because i dont really like/trust JOM stuff
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Even with 40mm your pushing you luck, and has Rhyso said, they will soon die on you if you JUST add the lower springs to your standard dampers.
why not go for the JOM Spring & Shock combo for a 40mm drop
VERY sound idea if you ask me.
Why not go for coilovers
Im guessing wonga $$$$$$$$$$$ ???
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its just im not sure if 40mm will be low enough which is why i was looking at 50, looks like for the extra 10mm it will be a tad expensive :(
Why not go for coilovers
big bucks!
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its just im not sure if 40mm will be low enough which is why i was looking at 50, looks like for the extra 10mm it will be a tad expensive :(
Why not go for coilovers
big bucks!
£400 for a set of Weitecs??
Buy cheap - buy twice
i'd save a few more quid and do it properly
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As said, it's always best to get matched springs and shocks and even more so when you're wanting to go 40-50mm lower.
With suspension you get what you pay for so if you can afford to push for that little bit more it is worth doing so.
The Weitec Hicon GT coilovers were brought up and for the money they really are an amazing kit and especially with nearly £100 off them until the end of August.
Damian @ DPM Performance