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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 21:48

Title: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 21:48

Hello all

Can anyone tell me how much lower the valver is than a stock 8v?
Regards
Alan

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: takethefifth on 23 October 2005, 21:50

10mm i think.....

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Rain on 23 October 2005, 21:53

20mm from standard and 10mm lower than an 8v

standard 360mm
8v          340mm
16v        330mm

think thats correct

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 21:54

Are there any other differences ie danpers, spring rates etc?
Cheers
Alan

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 21:55

I really did mean dampers!! :embarassed:

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Gav16vgti on 23 October 2005, 21:57

i have some Gmax 30mm lowering springs for sale mate if your interested never been fitted still in box

looking for £45 if your interested

cheers
gav

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Rain on 23 October 2005, 21:58

dont think there was any differnce between damper and spring rates, but im sure someone will correct me if im wrong

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 22:00

Thanks Gav but suspension on my car is shagged and heed dampers and stuff so don't know yet exactly what I am going to use but thanks for the offer :smiley:Alan 

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Gav16vgti on 23 October 2005, 22:01

no probs mate :d

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 22:02

I think that I will start using punctuation...even I don't like reading my posts. :sad:

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Rain on 23 October 2005, 22:03

try the deals section and look for ecd, stuart he will be able to let you know how much and the differnces im sure plus a nice discount for a gti forum member :D

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: ...joe on 23 October 2005, 22:04

Quote from: Rain on 23 October 2005, 21:53

20mm from standard and 10mm lower than an 8v

standard 360mm
8v 340mm
16v 330mm

think thats correct

spot on mate, alan i wouldn't worry about the difference between 8/16v as the drop is measured from standard ride height so a 40mm kit will drop a regular golf 40mm, an 8v 20 mm and a 16v 10mm. does that make sense?

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 23 October 2005, 22:12

Thanks Joe
That does make sense. In fact I had not really worked out what 40mm lower was 40mm lower than!
From what I have read a lot of people feel that 40mm drop and Koni/eibach is the way to go.
I will just have to save the money.
Thanks for your help :smiley:
Kind regards Alan

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Rain on 23 October 2005, 22:59

i got 60mm drop on jamex shocks and springs and i can tell you there exceptional ride comfort is no differnt to standard and cornering is spot on :D even in the wet.

Title: Re: How much lower is a valver??
Post by: Tornado on 24 October 2005, 01:19

Rain
What wheel/tyres are you using?
Do you have no problems with tyres cathing on anything.
Alan