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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: anogg3 on 16 April 2013, 19:18

Title: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: anogg3 on 16 April 2013, 19:18

Is there any difference between the gti rear beams over the mk3 period????

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: mad4vws on 16 April 2013, 19:27

yes early mk3 didn't come with abs ... :wink: :smiley:

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: anogg3 on 16 April 2013, 19:37

Thank you, is that the only differences????

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: tweed on 16 April 2013, 20:43

Gti is narrower. I wanted to fit a drum brake beam thinking it would be narrow but they are wider.

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: tshirt2k on 17 April 2013, 13:20

Quote from: tweed on 16 April 2013, 20:43

Gti is narrower. I wanted to fit a drum brake beam thinking it would be narrow but they are wider.

This is true. Have seen measurement data. To enable the lesser models with narrower wheels to fill the arches i guess.

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 April 2013, 13:23

How much difference is there as you'd be able to lose the need for as much spacing out on the rear wheels then,  if any surely?

Title: Re: gti rear axle/beam
Post by: tshirt2k on 17 April 2013, 13:38

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 17 April 2013, 13:23

How much difference is there as you'd be able to lose the need for as much spacing out on the rear wheels then,  if any surely?

The differnce is 18mm overall. 9mm per side but is dependant on year of vehicle and model.