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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 11:48

Title: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 11:48
I have 18 inch monza alloys on my mk4 golf , how far should I get it lowered ?thanks will
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: dom on 12 April 2013, 11:51
Are you wanting springs/shocks or coilovers?
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Post by: GTi_James on 12 April 2013, 12:35
go springs and shocks!
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Post by: pickles on 12 April 2013, 12:47
go springs and shocks!

+ 1

good set of bilsteins and some nice springs :)
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 13:06
Will be in coilovers I think
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Post by: SI74 on 12 April 2013, 14:00
If coilovers then its down to you how low you go. Screw them up or down till your happy.
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Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 15:25
Will be in coilovers I think

I may have some JOM's for sale in the next few weeks, just over a year old. Located in Grantham if you're interested
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: dom on 12 April 2013, 15:26
Will be in coilovers I think

Bear in mind that you'll run into arb issues when you get to about 50mm.
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 15:39
How much you looking for the coilovers ?
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Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 15:59
How much you looking for the coilovers ?

Depends how they look when I take them off, probs around the £90 mark. I have the box and receipt so they'll still be under warranty until next february.

Like I said though wont be until a few weeks cus I'm living in leeds atm so will be taking them off when i help my parents move.

Only removing as I am returning to standard to sell, if i have time to remove the front tt arb i'll be selling that too so no rubbing issues. If you sort some in the mean time no worries, just giving a heads up
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 16:03
here's my set up on monza's to give you an idea on looks if you do go the coilover route, i rub on full lock, no spacers, but i am very low. Depends on how you set up

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/Gabriel_2202/IMG_07541.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/Gabriel_2202/media/IMG_07541.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 17:02
K thanks mate ye keep me informed then , I havnt got the wheels on yet still on standards do the monzas look good on car without being lowered ?
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Post by: dom on 12 April 2013, 17:15
K thanks mate ye keep me informed then , I havnt got the wheels on yet still on standards do the monzas look good on car without being lowered ?

In my opinion, no 17/18" wheels look good on a standard height MK4.
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: rio_gti on 12 April 2013, 17:16
(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i408/rioracer/DSC00642.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rioracer/media/DSC00642.jpg.html)

17's on standard ride height....
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 17:17
exactly, as good as any 18'' wheel can lol bit of a 4x4. I'll see if i can dig out an old photo. I don't suppose you'll be selling those standard wheels? are they monty II's?
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Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 17:17
beaten to it
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Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 17:34
Your silver mark 4 looks really nice with them monzas on how far have you got that lowered ?
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Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 20:38
Your silver mark 4 looks really nice with them monzas on how far have you got that lowered ?

Not sure probably 60-70mm I haven't measured it though tbh it was done the old fashioned way by sticking a finger width between the wheel and arch  :grin: however it has settled since then
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 12 April 2013, 20:54
Is the rubbing an issue then anything you can get to stop that , would you say coilovers are the best option ?
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Gabriel2202 on 12 April 2013, 22:08
Running on driveshaft issues are cured with a tt or r32 front arb, on the arches depends on height of car and wheel set up.

The best option depends on what you wants. You can go lower on coilovers but they are harsher than springs and shocks. I'm fine with the ride, the gf hates it  :grin:
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Will122 on 13 April 2013, 00:37
Thanks for your help mate really appreciate it I don't no an awful lot about modifying cars I'm hopefully getting the wheels put on in a week , it's totally standard at min silver and it's 3 door will upload a pic for you once they are on see what you think , then will get the springs
Title: Re: Lowering
Post by: Gabriel2202 on 13 April 2013, 00:54
No worries pal, glad to help. I've learnt loads since joining the site, there's a wealth of knowledge on here and everyone's decent so you'll have all the know how to get stuck in!