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General => General discussion => Topic started by: lewis1641 on 21 November 2012, 14:12
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hi looking into lowering the mk4 but definately dont want it slammed.
i would consider coilovers so i can finetune the rake but i dont want an overly harsh ride.
am i right to assume that they are still going to be pretty stiff even at say a 40 to 50mm drop?
or do they just get harsh when you start maxing them out?
ta
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It's down to the spring rates, the damping (adjustable or fixed), & the effects you get when wound to the extremities.
A subtle drop, slightly higher spring rate than standard & adjustable damping should equal a fantastic ride & a good balance between comfort & handling
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There isn't a lot of difference.
It's only harsh when stupid low because they bottom out over bumps.
I can't see cheap coilovers being any better at 50mm instead of 100mm!
As said you need adjustable dampening.
Avoid cheap coilovers
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I had my AP coilover set at nomal ride height for a short period at it was as smooth as silk compared to when I dropped it around 50/60mm.
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There isn't a lot of difference.
It's only harsh when stupid low because they bottom out over bumps.
I can't see cheap coilovers being any better at 50mm instead of 100mm!
As said you need adjustable dampening.
Avoid cheap coilovers
Got to disagree.
When I first fitted my JOMs to my MK4 they were set to about 40/50mm drop. The ride was pretty comfy, nowhere near as bad as I was expecting.
I've now lowered them another 20mm or so and the ride is much worse, quite bouncy & crashy - that extra 20mm made all the difference.
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Got to disagree.
When I first fitted my JOMs to my MK4 they were set to about 40/50mm drop. The ride was pretty comfy, nowhere near as bad as I was expecting.
I've now lowered them another 20mm or so and the ride is much worse, quite bouncy & crashy - that extra 20mm made all the difference.
^^This, my mk3 on coilovers was ok with a subtle drop only got really harsh / bouncy when I slammed it.