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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GTI16vGaz on 06 August 2003, 16:49

Title: Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 06 August 2003, 16:49

Hello...

I've got some 40mm spax lowering springs, i'm not sure if to put them on incase of serious problems!!

Can any1please help?

Thanks!

Garry

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: Dean on 07 August 2003, 07:31

I have a set of 17" alloys on my MKII, but I do not think I would get away with lowering, defo not 40mm.

If my cr is fully loaded and I hit a bump I hear the tyres catch, this is very rare, but I think it would be more likely with lowered springs and shocks.

Regards.

Dean.

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: M on 07 August 2003, 07:31

You'll need to do some work on your arches.

Happy rolling!

M

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 07 August 2003, 12:35

Thanks for the reply's!!

I totally have no idea what work needs doing to the arches does any1 now a website or anyhing that give you an explaination of what to do... i've read other peoples mods on MK11 and some lower it 90mm with 17's how??? 90 is to much 40 will do me.

Any replys would be great, Thanks!

Garry

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: M on 07 August 2003, 13:03

The Golf magazine did an article recently on wheels and tires with regards to lowering distances.  They also told you how to make your own wheel arch rolling tool so as you could do it yourself.  Might be worth getting a back issue.

M

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 07 August 2003, 14:35

Thanks again for the info

Have you any idea's which issue that was, it would be very usful to know, i'm really want to lower my car!!

Garry

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: M on 11 August 2003, 07:41

I'll try and dig it out and let you know.

M

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 11 August 2003, 10:10

Cheers M, thanks for helping me out  :D

Title: Re:Has any1 lowered a mk11 on 17"s
Post by: m1tchvdubz on 11 August 2003, 11:52

07946281999 stuart.....he rolls arches n the lot.  Charges 60 per arche or 40 per arche if u remove your own arches, but he is based in milton keynes though but willing to travel dependant on distance n sometimes charges petrol.  Good luck  ;)