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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Leejaydoob on 27 November 2003, 13:30
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has anyone heard of or used g max suspension kits
ive just been offered a 6 month old one for 40 quid and im tempted cos i have a leaking rear shock and want to renew my top mounts but im a bit skint at the moment so dont want to spend a fortune
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?40 for shocks & springs is a bargain
G-max (formally known as Jamex) are budget middle of the road setups.
id take it myself
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yeh, just been looking at some info on them, cost around the 200 quid mark
i think ill go for it at that price,
its a 60mm drop, will that be ok on standard size wheels (185/60 14)?
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should be ok but not sure on a burst shock as mine rubbed on the back :-\
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is the kit for a GTi or just mk2 golfs in general?
60mm on 14's will be low!!
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is the kit for a GTi or just mk2 golfs in general?
60mm on 14's will be low!!
it was on a jetta gti
i thought it might be a bit low
dont know what to do now :(
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becareful with g-max had some on my 16v went over a pot hole and popped out the shock . personally i would go for bilstein kit not as low as g-max they still lower about 40mm and cost sbout the same price . i paid ?209 for mine from halfords. bargain ;D
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ive got g max on mine, when i first had them fitted it was such a harsh ride and felt unstable, had tracking and camber adjusted, and abt a week later it softened up. its the only lowering kit ive had so i cant say how good it is but worth a try for 40 quid id say
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i put a g-max suspension kit on my 8v gti with 15,s it still has loads of clearance and it was supposed to be a 55mm drop! it looks good, no roll on corners and a piece of piss to fit, i,ve never had any thing lowered before and was a bit reluctant to drop 55mm,but i wanted to go as low as poss without having my arches rolled,i,m very pleased with the results and glad i did ,nt go for 35mm drop because you would,nt be able to tell,i would definately get them for 40 qiud its a bargain!
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?40 is a bit of a bargain and you would pay that to get a decent rear shock and you should always as you know replace them in pairs. Put it on and see if you like the way it rides, you might find it to your taste. if not save up for something you like and sell the kit on ebay for profit.
Either way your made up.
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erm how about u look at it this way ?5 per shock and ?5 per spring.......................................just one last question.
Is you mental ?
Bite his/her hand off !!
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if the kit is designed for a GTi then you may find it will sit a bit higher because your engine won't be as heavy.
won't make too much of a difference though.
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Jedi, so yours is lowered about 40mm?
Looks more to me :-*
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i bought the kit, looks almost brand new :)
does anyone know what i can expect to pay to have it fitted?
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hi blue mk2 sorry mate been absent for a couple of days . i'm sure its only 40 mm the old suspension was 60 mm and that was LLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!! ;)