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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Dawnskaybug on 16 May 2010, 03:12

Title: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 16 May 2010, 03:12

I replaced my GTI Springs and am going to be selling them does anyone know if they are different and if so how much lower are they than the regualrs Golfs?

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: mustard on 16 May 2010, 11:28

I believe they are 15mm lower and stiffer than the standard springs

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Exonian on 16 May 2010, 11:29

They're about 15mm lower than a regular Golf I think, however unless you're desperate for money I would keep them and put the car back to standard when you sell it. You'll still get decent money for your uprated springs when you sell them seperately to the car.

One thing to watch for is that although the springs may physically fit other Golfs, the front axle weights of the cars will be different so the lowering amount on the front and also the handling of the car will be affected. You will be able to see which cars have the same front axle loading as the GTI by finding out which other models your lowering springs have been TUV approved for (should be printed on the box or instructions).
HTH

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 16 May 2010, 14:33

Good points there. Thank you guys I might just hold on to them. I was thinking I would only get at the most 35 for them..

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Exonian on 16 May 2010, 14:37

What did you replace the springs with?
How does it ride?

And most importantly.......pictures.....it'z da rulez!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 16 May 2010, 17:49

H&R Sports
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k59/dawnskaybug/IMG_5817.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k59/dawnskaybug/IMG_5824.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k59/dawnskaybug/IMG_5821.jpg)

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: R32UK on 16 May 2010, 17:50

^ Very nice!!  :cool:

Have you had the rear tints changed also?

Title: Re: Are GTI Springs different than Golfs?
Post by: Dawnskaybug on 16 May 2010, 17:53

Quote from: R32UK on 16 May 2010, 17:50

^ Very nice!!  :cool:

Have you had the rear tints changed also?

You mean tinted the windows?  The US spec GTIs dont come tinted and I put 5% on the back