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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 09:22

Title: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 09:22

Think about buying these for my MK3 Gti (1998)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330292349611&fromMakeTrack=true

At £60 (inc free delivery) they seem like a bargain, until I can afford some decent Coilovers.

I know the standard shocks will wear quickers etc, but I only plan on a 35mm drop.

Any advice will be gratefully recieved..

Micky :smiley:

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2009, 09:26

To be honest as a short term measure you may be ok, standard shocks are very underdamped and the handling will be very poor as the dampers will struggle to work with the springs.

Would not be my choice.

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 09:34

Cheers Wayne... It will just be a temporary measure until I can get some coilies...

Ive seen Jamex coilovers on ebay for just under £200.00... My concern is at this price, will I just be wasting my money?

I dont want a huge drop, just 35/40mm.

Micky

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2009, 09:54

Quote from: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 09:34

Cheers Wayne... It will just be a temporary measure until I can get some coilies...

Ive seen Jamex coilovers on ebay for just under £200.00... My concern is at this price, will I just be wasting my money?

I dont want a huge drop, just 35/40mm.

Micky

Coilovers are ok but cheap ones can give problems, for your budget I would be tempted to pick up a susp. kit from Venom maybe as least that way your getting new shocks.

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 10:03

aye thsat makes sense - cheers bud.. I will take a look at the venom's

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2009, 10:09

Quote from: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 10:03

aye thsat makes sense - cheers bud.. I will take a look at the venom's

Link for you: http://www.venommotorsport.com/

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 13:11

Cheers dude....

These any good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230360784582&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D230360784582%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 13:24

Also, I heard that mK2 coilovers fit mk3's... Is that true?

Micky

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: VR6-Joe on 28 August 2009, 13:26

Still just cheap crap mate.

Jamex/Hottuning/TA technix/Raceland etc are all made in the same factory, just have different names slapped on them.

Plus I don't see the point in buying coilovers if you only want a 35/40mm drop

I have used and would recommend this lowering kit..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suspension-Coilover-VW-Golf-Jetta-MK3-3-GTI-Corrado-VR6_W0QQitemZ400065349333QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5d25c0c6d5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: VR6-Joe on 28 August 2009, 13:29

Also, yes Mk2/Corrado suspension will fit with Mk3 top mounts. I currently have Mk2 coilovers on my car.

Title: Re: Jamex lowering springs on stadard dampers
Post by: mickysuperstar on 28 August 2009, 13:32

Ahh they look pretty good.. This was my arguement (with myself  :grin:)... I only want a 40mm drop and I dont think that will change...

Other than those - any other recommendations mate? As the MK2's fit too, I'll keep my eye out for some second hand ones... Was hoping to spend about £100 ya see.

Thanks again for all the help!