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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Chew22 on 03 August 2010, 10:44

Title: Lowering Advice
Post by: Chew22 on 03 August 2010, 10:44

Hi Guys.

Id like to lower my 8v GTI around 40mm.

Is it just a case of purchasing new coilovers?

Are these any good/bad?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-3-MK3-8v-Coilovers-lowering-springs-kit-741000-/360271817321?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e1dfaa69#ht_2804wt_1137

Anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: Wayne on 03 August 2010, 10:50

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: zdebx on 03 August 2010, 11:25

Yeah, JOM aren't too bad, but for extra £40 quid, you could get Jamex ;)

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: Chew22 on 03 August 2010, 11:44

Quote from: Wayne on 03 August 2010, 10:50

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

Sorry I'm a complete noobie. Could you link me something like this please.

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: Wayne on 03 August 2010, 11:46

Quote from: Chew22 on 03 August 2010, 11:44

Quote from: Wayne on 03 August 2010, 10:50

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

Sorry I'm a complete noobie. Could you link me something like this please.

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Venom&category=suspension&product=SuspensionKit&make=VW&model=Golf Mk 3

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: boneybradley on 03 August 2010, 12:04

I used low springs and shocks first and then was still unhappy and went for cheap coil-overs. if you want any ride comfort then the first option is best but if you want to make the car sit lower (as you probably will?) then coil-overs are worth while
b.t.w 40mm is from new (and due to the car's age new springs will actually lower it 20-25mm normally as the old springs sag etc)

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: Chew22 on 03 August 2010, 16:37

Thanks for the advice guys. Will look into it properly tonight.

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: zdebx on 03 August 2010, 17:22

Quote

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jamex-Coilovers-Lowering-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk3-Mark-3-GTi-/320559342700?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa2d3646c

That's what I bought. Would recommend.

I could sell you mine, if you weren't so far, lol

Title: Re: Lowering Advice
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 03 August 2010, 18:52

The wietec ultra GT sets are awesome, I have them on mine lowered 40mm and its very comfortable plus 100% better in corners etc no body roll at all. Only downside is they cost twice as much as the coilovers you linked in the op :P

But as they say, do it once and do it right, you dont wanna be messing about with cheap kits only to replace them in a few months time