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Title: springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 29 September 2003, 18:13

i have just bought a gti on a p reg. want to get it lowered and put some wheels on. dont know anything about springs and dont fancy getting ripped from any garages. any suggestions to which are the best purchase.

thanks

Title: Re:springs
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 September 2003, 08:33

Eibachs are in my opinion the best springs around. C&R and TSR do them, look on the links page on the main part of the site.

Title: Re:springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 09:31

Cheers mate. New to all this car modin business! Sure i'll be back with more Q's soon enough!

Title: Re:springs
Post by: Gambit on 30 September 2003, 10:10

depends what car u have & how much your willing to pay

Eibachs are bout ?110 for springs alone

http://www.racelanduk.com/ offer a good budget setup


HTH,
Craig

Title: Re:springs
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 30 September 2003, 10:43

Is there a 30mm suspension kit the mk2 GTI 1989 i can't fine 1 anywhere....

Cheers  ;D

Title: Re:springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 10:43

thanks. i have a 96 standard GTI. Only mods done are new exhaust system and lights. how much am i willing to pay? well i want car lookin bad ass so i dont mind the cost. :)

Title: Re:springs
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 30 September 2003, 10:44

Is there a 30mm suspension kit the mk2 GTI 1989 i can't fine 1 anywhere....

Cheers    ;D

Title: Re:springs
Post by: Gambit on 30 September 2003, 10:55

then no point gettin Eibachs if you want it lower than 30mm

Raceland do a coilover setup for ?250ish that will allow you to drop anything upto 80mm (jsut ring them)

Gaz, Eibach 30mm setup

Title: Re:springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 11:00

im thinking 30mm, maybe 35mm. depends on how the wheels look. not into it lookin silly if you get me.

thanks for all advice though. muchly appreciated

Title: Re:springs
Post by: GTI16vGaz on 30 September 2003, 11:30

Quote from: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 11:00

im thinking 30mm, maybe 35mm. depends on how the wheels look. not into it lookin silly if you get me.

thanks for all advice though. muchly appreciated

I have sum SPAX 40mm lowering springs which are bran new never been used, would you want them? ?50 we could meet up instead of paying delivery costs...

Title: Re:springs
Post by: modulater on 30 September 2003, 11:32

The look of the car on low springs is good but you'll get bored of not being able to drive it anywhere for fear of hitting speedhumps and kerbs, Go for 30mm and the car will sink on the springs a little anyway as they loosen up over time.

I think 40mm is the maximum if your still driving on british roads.

Title: Re:springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 12:48

Thanks  mate    :)

Title: Re:springs
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 September 2003, 16:51

Pay the extra money and go for Eibach, they are quality. Don't do it on the cheap , its not worth it. Drop the car 80mm??? you're havin a laugh !

Title: Re:springs
Post by: blueeyes50 on 30 September 2003, 17:47

80mm? who suggested that? i wanna be able to drive it! thanks for the advice, looks like im gonna have to go with the eibachs. you seen any pics of mk3 with 9 spoke 17" tt alloys?? thats my plan. ;D