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Title: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: samclark3232 on 04 February 2011, 21:15

Hi I have some fk street coilovers and I was wondering if I can just fit them straight on with no spacers or anything?

Thanks

Sam

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: daz veedub on 04 February 2011, 21:17

more than likely need 5mm on front mate

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: mikemk4gti on 04 February 2011, 21:21

I can confirm that, with Jom coilovers and 18x8j et35 wheels you definately need front spacers.
 I haven't got any yet and I've lowered about 30-40mm on the front, any more and the adjuster ring will be touching the wheel.

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: samclark3232 on 04 February 2011, 23:22

I'm running the standard 15" wheels on 195 tyres .... Still need them?

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: s-l-i-x on 04 February 2011, 23:41

Im down quite low on standard 16" ronal turbo alloys and 205 tyres. But think it depends on what wheels you have.

I didnt need any spacers. Could always try to reach around the back of the wheel to see if its touching the tyre or not. If it is, make it a bit higher to clear the tyre until you can buy some spacers.

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: Wayne on 04 February 2011, 23:54

Should be fine on standard wheels.

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: samclark3232 on 05 February 2011, 00:06

I was just curious because the front  start about 3 inch's lower than the originals and of corse they are wider at that point than the standard ones so just wanted to make sure but u recon I will be alright? :)

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: vwfiend on 05 February 2011, 00:37

Mine was fine with anni wheels and 225 tyres dropped and up high pn FK AK's. Very small gap which nomatter how small will never change. Standard wheels will be all good  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Gti coilovers .... Do I need spacers???
Post by: samclark3232 on 05 February 2011, 14:26

I've managed to fit the rear suspension with pretty much no troubles apart from the Bellend on eBay that I got the spacers off dosent know what he is doing and got the spaces between the wheel bolts completely wrong .... Luckily the rear does not need spacers but the front may do so I will wait till I have the correct ones :)