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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jamesimp on 19 April 2013, 22:35

Title: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Jamesimp on 19 April 2013, 22:35

I finally have a golf estate td. I was just wanting to know if hatchback coilovers fit on an estate?

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: JC on 19 April 2013, 22:37

been covered a lot so a quick use of the search function will give you an answer I feel  :whistle:

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Jamesimp on 19 April 2013, 22:55

I did a few searches and drew a blank. I've then searched again with the same keywords and its brought up answers. Is there a reason the back setup is different? Is it for weight reasons?

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 April 2013, 23:06

Yeah the rears have a different set up and like you mention I should imagine it's to cope with the extra potential payload in the boot. Been a TD as well it should have a higher spring rate up front as well due to the heavier engine.

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Jamesimp on 19 April 2013, 23:20

So am i gonna need specific td estate coilies? Or just estate ones?

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Wayne on 20 April 2013, 09:46

Quote from: Jamesimp on 19 April 2013, 23:20

So am i gonna need specific td estate coilies? Or just estate ones?

You will need them to suit a TD estate

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: itavaltalainen on 20 April 2013, 10:51

Wayne's used the best words: need to suit....

You'll probably find estate coil overs that suit Diesels in addition to the "heavier" 4 cyl. petrols 1.8 and 2.0....

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: CJA321 on 20 April 2013, 11:07

Gotta love a wagon  :cool:

Not that im biased or anything...

Need tdi coilies though bud

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Jamesimp on 22 April 2013, 18:15

I'm confused now. Haha. So what coilovers do i def need. Do i have options? Has anyone got a link to a few? Im wanting to sit it low as possible on g60 steels. Just.need the coilies to do it.

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: F17BAD on 22 April 2013, 18:17

just need coilovers for a Estate

normal hatchback ones wont work for you, well the front will, its the back thats the issue

Title: Re: MK3 Golf Estate
Post by: Jamesimp on 22 April 2013, 18:36

Where's my best bet to get them? I've had a butchers on ebay. But have been ripped off on my last three purchases. Can anyone link me?