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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Walkers Wagen on 07 April 2006, 12:21

Title: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: Walkers Wagen on 07 April 2006, 12:21

I have a MK3 golf gti 2.0 8V and want to lower it.
I've been looking at a set of Koni adjustables with springs that lowers the car 40mm, I was wondering if any one has this kind of setup on 17" alloys and if so could they send or post any pictures please,
even if you have 40mm springs on standard shocks,
I want to fill the gap between the wheel arche and the top of the tyre, I dont want to go in the arch to much.

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: carl on 07 April 2006, 19:09

if you want the tyre level with the arch on 17in wheels you need to lower it 60mm,
but try if you can ajustable coilovers as the ride will be better than just lowered
springs .

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: Greg on 12 April 2006, 11:52

I've just finished a koni sport kit install at the weekend on my mk3 16v. It lowers the car pretty nice on std 16" rims. the handling is totally transformed now  :smiley:

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: GLC GTI on 12 April 2006, 12:58

FK coilovers going on, on friday! Can't wait  :laugh:

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: nosaj26 on 12 April 2006, 17:48

i have koni ssk with a 40mm drop on 17;s and the ride is fantastic, makes such a difference. the only thing i would say is i wish i had gone lower as there is still a gap between the arches and the wheel but it does look and handle much better

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: Walkers Wagen on 12 April 2006, 22:28

GLC GTI what ones did you go for FK AK's, Highsport or the Konigsport?
where and what price did you get them for?

Title: Re: Lowering a golf gti
Post by: GLC GTI on 13 April 2006, 11:00

I got the AK's due to lack of finances :embarassed: damn insurance eejits, from Venom for £315 (-ish cant remember inc VAT and next day delivery).

Any tips for the fitting guys, my brother and myself are gonna do it tomorrow, should be OK my bro is a ford man so he is quite used to fixing everything every weekend! :grin: