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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: paparoacho on 20 October 2011, 09:27

Title: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: paparoacho on 20 October 2011, 09:27

I know these questions get asked all the time on here but I've been deliberating over this now for weeks :undecided:

Think I've made my mind up on a set of Eibach sportline springs and some uprated shocks (not sure which yet) but wondering how much it'll lower my 16v as it's allready factory lower by 15mm.

Also will the front wheelgap be the same as the rear? 

Also how will the ride be?

The other option I was thinking would be Weitec GT coilovers???

Anybody got pics of a mk3 with sportline springs?

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 October 2011, 09:36

Your better off with Coilovers as you can change the height if you are unhappy as you wont be able to with the springs. I have a 60mm fixed drop on the back of mine on 16s but would still like to go another 20mm!

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: Len on 20 October 2011, 13:05

Depends which springs you buy mate.
Can very for 30mm to 60mm drop.

The front and rear height differs also, so if you want the same all round then as Wherry says - coilovers

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: Wayne on 20 October 2011, 13:59

Avoid cheap coilovers (not worth the hassle)

A good quality spring / shock kit is the best way forward.

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: paparoacho on 20 October 2011, 14:12

Start saving for the Weitec coilovers then?

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: Wayne on 20 October 2011, 21:29

Quote from: paparoacho on 20 October 2011, 14:12

Start saving for the Weitec coilovers then?

Only if you really want coilovers, if not a good quality spring / shock kit will do the job.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: trog_nfs on 20 October 2011, 21:36

eibach sportlines are a good choice.

I'm slowly changing all my shocks with new Sachs ones, and the girlfriend's buying me springs for xmas  :grin:

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: paparoacho on 21 October 2011, 06:54

Quote from: trog_nfs on 20 October 2011, 21:36

eibach sportlines are a good choice.

I'm slowly changing all my shocks with new Sachs ones, and the girlfriend's buying me springs for xmas  :grin:

Are these the same as Boge shocks? Are they the same company?

Title: Re: Lowering, but how?????
Post by: Wayne on 21 October 2011, 08:02

Quote from: paparoacho on 21 October 2011, 06:54

Quote from: trog_nfs on 20 October 2011, 21:36

eibach sportlines are a good choice.

I'm slowly changing all my shocks with new Sachs ones, and the girlfriend's buying me springs for xmas  :grin:

Are these the same as Boge shocks? Are they the same company?

Yes Boge and Sachs are the same company.