GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 13:05

Title: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 13:05

Now to me, 40mm is not low at all, being previously an owner of a mk3 polo down 120mm  :rolleyes:
My question is how comfortable is 40mm down? because 120 was a betch of a daily driver lol!
Also, will 40mm low's be ok on standard shocks? neevr only gone this low hence the questions! Cheers guys!  :cool:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 13:08

i had 40mm on standard shocks and ride was spot on imo (they in classifieds) :grin: it just wasnt quite low enough for myself and i knew i would be purchasing coilovers at a later date as i wanted to go proper low  :smiley:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 13:11

Is it a harsh ride though?  :smiley:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 13:20

i didnt think so others may say different but as opposed to coils it was a lot more comfortable and still prctical to use daily

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 13:26

Lovely cheers mate!

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 13:28

np  :cool:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 13:29

Dont get paid for another 2 weeks but may have to invest in yours  :grin:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 13:32

 :grin: they been in the shed since november so i aint in a rush to sell just trying to put the kids bikes in there and theres no room cos of all the golf bits  :laugh:
gotta make some space  says the wife  :angry:  :grin:

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 01 May 2012, 14:34

Haha! yeah i had to have a massive garage clear out! Had enough parts to rebuilt a whole polo lol!

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Paul81 on 01 May 2012, 15:31

I've just had -40mm Koni springs fitted, ride is a bit firmer but not uncomfortable.

Love how the front sits but the back is still too high.

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 16:31

Quote from: Paul81 on 01 May 2012, 15:31

I've just had -40mm Koni springs fitted, ride is a bit firmer but not uncomfortable.

Love how the front sits but the back is still too high.

it was the opposite way around for if the front was 10mm lower it would of been perfect i could of just got the polo top mounts i think to make 10mm lower at front

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: Paul81 on 01 May 2012, 19:33

It's nae good man Cully. Did you keep anythin heavy in your boot?

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 20:02

no mate but once they settled i wasnt happy and tbh i knew i wouldnt be as wanted to go really low

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: lukeyyyyyyy21 on 01 May 2012, 20:10

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/red5champ/535141_218750971563359_100002853746449_334005_541477983_n-2.jpg)

eibach sportline, 45/50mm front, 35mm rear, rear hasn't even lowered lol. getting fk 60mm rear springs. uprate dampers, and if it doesn't match out get new top mounts for front to drop it more :(

had to sort out coilovers on my  mates civic, and because they're cheap they were fooked not long after, the dampers were leaking and wouldn't push back up a nightmare to fit. don't want problems down the line, ie 1 year or 2 years with cheap coilies.

Title: Re: 40mm lowering springs question?
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 20:30

heres mine at 40mm all round with the old rs8 wheels that came with it
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af149/cullygti/DSCF0224.jpg)