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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 27 August 2003, 09:41

Title: Nose in the air
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 27 August 2003, 09:41

Hello all.

I have trying to figure out quite why my MK1 look a little high up at the front, or low at the back depending how youlook at it!!!!

Its had new standard springs all round so its not a spring prob. Or maybe they all look like this, I dunno. Help!!

Title: Re:Nose in the air
Post by: tattyoldwagon on 28 August 2003, 12:36

Hi Justin,

Mk I's do "squat" a little at the rear. If you wanted the car a little more on the level you'll need to bring the front end down, this does however tend to throw the back end out more, fine if you've got good reactions. I think VW gave it the stance that it's got purely for the reason that there is no weight in the back and therefore putting it closer to ground keeps it in the direction it's supposed to be.

Just a small extra note most Mk I's built/modified for quarter mile are higher at the rear to get more traction on the front, they don't have to go around corners to much though!

Hope this helps, Michael

Title: Re:Nose in the air
Post by: golfvr6 on 07 September 2003, 14:29

Or you could try a Koni front and rear adjustables!  :D