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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mk3newbie on 15 October 2009, 12:34

Title: lowering a mk3
Post by: mk3newbie on 15 October 2009, 12:34

hey i've been trying to find lowering springs for my 1.6 cl and i cant find any. would these fit?

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=apexsprings&car=vwgolf3&manufacturer=apex&sub_category=1

thanks for any advice or help

Title: Re: lowering a mk3
Post by: VR6-Joe on 15 October 2009, 12:59

I have a 1.6 CL and I have Mk2 Golf coilovers on my car.. so maybe check out Mk2 springs aswell :)

It says those springs are for a GTI/VR6 so they will fit your car but might be a bit stronger because the VR6 engine is a lot heavier than a 1.6 lol

I'd also suggest buying a shock & spring kit because if you put lowering springs on your standard shocks, the ride will be terrible and the shocks will end up fooked :)

Title: Re: lowering a mk3
Post by: Wayne on 15 October 2009, 13:07

Quote from: VR6-Joe on 15 October 2009, 12:59

I have a 1.6 CL and I have Mk2 Golf coilovers on my car.. so maybe check out Mk2 springs aswell :)

It says those springs are for a GTI/VR6 so they will fit your car but might be a bit stronger because the VR6 engine is a lot heavier than a 1.6 lol

I'd also suggest buying a shock & spring kit because if you put lowering springs on your standard shocks, the ride will be terrible and the shocks will end up fooked :)

+1 much better to get a matched set of springs / shocks.

Title: Re: lowering a mk3
Post by: Len on 15 October 2009, 13:14

Have a look for 2.0 litre 8v stuff as that should be more suited to a 1.6 more so than the VR6.

Title: Re: lowering a mk3
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 15 October 2009, 15:30

Try looking on Venom Motorsport

http://www.venommotorsport.com/shop_category.php?category=suspension

Title: Re: lowering a mk3
Post by: mk3newbie on 15 October 2009, 16:15

thanks for the help guys  :smiley: much appreciated