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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: puzzled on 22 December 2011, 12:23

Title: mk4 golf v5
Post by: puzzled on 22 December 2011, 12:23

I'm new to the mk4 (only have 1 as my mk2 has a issue and I'm fed up with keep paying out on it) I want to drop it a bit as It's standard any 1 know of what sort of suspension is any good - normal or Coilovers. Kinda on a budget - I mean by not spending 500+ on some
If any 1 could help i would be grateful.


Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: simonparsons on 22 December 2011, 13:25

im in the process of doing the same and got some good advice from the guys on here

slightly lower but not affecting the ride quality, i was recommended the following:
- Bilstein B4 shocks (or Anni shocks)
- Eibach Pro Kit (-30mm drop)

i will probably look into some powerflex bushes as well at some point, and a lot of people seem to recommend a rear anti roll bar (apparently Whiteline do a good one)

hope that helps

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: puzzled on 22 December 2011, 17:39

Ok I'll look into that. Thanks

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: sveed1.8T on 22 December 2011, 18:39

Eibach springs = £130ish
Bilstein shocks = £180ish

£310 n you've got a decent setup! :cool:

Have a butchers on eBay though, as I got a set of new eibach springs for £66 posted! :tongue:

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: Steve_PD on 22 December 2011, 18:43

And then add a rear anti roll bar for a sorted setup :afro:

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: puzzled on 22 December 2011, 20:10

just been looking at some prices  :shocked:  think ill keep a eye out for some deals on them lol

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: xtetx on 22 December 2011, 21:07

I got my Eibach pro springs for 120 delivered from demon tweaks. Cheapest I could find for my litre I golf

Title: Re: mk4 golf v5
Post by: simonparsons on 23 December 2011, 09:19

Quote from: sveed1.8T on 22 December 2011, 18:39

Eibach springs = £130ish
Bilstein shocks = £180ish

£310 n you've got a decent setup! :cool:

Have a butchers on eBay though, as I got a set of new eibach springs for £66 posted! :tongue:

£66 - you lucky boy! i cant seem to find anything on ebay under £120 at the moment. i think i may have to bit the bullet at some stage though as springs already ordered and due to be in the garage for fitting in jan

any one recommend any powerflex polyurethene bushes swapped at the same time to help out the handling? i have heard a few people say they are brilliant.

is a rear anti roll bar worth doing at the same time? i have heard they make the world of difference to the handling - best recommendations and advice?

Si