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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Uruk Hai on 15 April 2006, 21:35

Title: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: Uruk Hai on 15 April 2006, 21:35

I'm thinking of getting some new springs for my 91 8V as the old girl appears to be leaning a bit (suspected weak spring), I would like to lower it but only about 20 - 30 mm. Can anyone recommend some good value spring kits or should I just get new shocks and springs in one go and does any drop in ride height have bad effects on tyre wear or handling. Any advice appreciated thanks !

Title: Re: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: takethefifth on 18 April 2006, 14:12

I got a secondhand set of gmax 35mm ones that lower my 8v by a true 15mm.  Ride is not bad considering gmax are a cheap kit anyway, it does bottom out occasionally but seriously bumpy roads and its on 17's.  Cornering is great!  not got any feedback on tyres for you just yet!

Title: Re: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: Fielder on 18 April 2006, 14:37

i have a set of 6month old, hardly used lowering springs (-40mm) that came in the boot of my new GTI if your interested  :wink:

Title: Re: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: Uruk Hai on 21 April 2006, 10:30

Will that lower my G.T.I by 40mm or is that figure compared to a standard model ride height ?

Title: Re: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: TwistedAspect on 06 May 2006, 16:04

Personally, my set up works great as a budget buy....I am running Elbach springs on Boge shocks.....drop might be a bit severe for you though  :wink:

Title: Re: Lowering spring kits ?
Post by: Uruk Hai on 06 May 2006, 21:38

I want to lower it but not so much that it badly effects the camber, I appreciate that any lowering is likely to have an adverse effect on tyre wear but I still want them to last as long as possible  :undecided: