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Title: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 25 September 2007, 23:08: Hello All

This is my first post so by gentle. Ive just bought a mk4 golf tdi130 with 18 rs4s already fitted but like a lot of people have said, it looks like a 4x4 lol.

I would like some advise, and pictures if possible, of which are the best springs to buy and what drop will be the best. tyres i think are 225 40 18s

Thanks in advance
Bruce
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 September 2007, 12:34: Welcome to the club, mate. :smiley:

What's your budget, then??
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: redleif on 26 September 2007, 13:07: Wouldn't mind some advice on this too! Don't really have a budget, just don't want to spend the earth!
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: JOCKEY21 on 26 September 2007, 14:48: get some coilovers thats what i did
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 26 September 2007, 17:48: budget for the springs would be about 200 squid fitted. got a quote for eibach pro kit (-30mm) fitted for 189 but i think 30mm would not be enough.

i would love adjustables but they cost a tad bit more than springs lol(http://)
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 September 2007, 23:13: Get the -30's & the Eibach rear ARB. Would be better than coilovers on their own & won't loosen your fillings, LOL!!! :grin:

Obviously, coilovers & the rear ARB would be the ultimate, but it depends how hardcore you want (& the size of your wallet, of course) :wink:.

You going to do any trackdays or anything??
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: 152GTI on 27 September 2007, 16:02: Mine's lowered 30mm on Eibach springs and all in all for springs and fitting I paid about Ã‚£170! :wink:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 27 September 2007, 16:21: No not planning on doing any track days, its used daily as a family car lol my son has to travel in some style

with me being new i assume ARB is anti roll bar?? i've heard koni do -40mm springs but would i then need shortened dampers which would sacrifice the comfyISH ride?
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 September 2007, 17:19: Yes, sorry, ARB = Anti-roll bar.

My car has the Eibach -30's on OE shocks. It's not perfect, but the car now handles 10 x better than it did standard. It corners much better, but the ride is not compromised at all! :wink:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 September 2007, 17:20: ps Paid Ã‚£110 for mine off the bay!! :cool:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: bickle on 27 September 2007, 23:31: hey Ivor, did u fit em urself?
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 28 September 2007, 07:16: Ivor, i noticed on another post that the picture of you golf on the posts is before it was lowered, is that right? if so do you have any new pics of it with the -30mm springs on. would appreciate a look. thanks for the advice too.

cheers
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 13:32: Quote from: bickle on 27 September 2007, 23:31
hey Ivor, did u fit em urself?

Yes, with a bit of help from a mate. The fronts were a b*tch but the rears only took 5-10 mins between them!!!
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 13:35: Quote from: brucetdi130 on 28 September 2007, 07:16
Ivor, i noticed on another post that the picture of you golf on the posts is before it was lowered, is that right? if so do you have any new pics of it with the -30mm springs on. would appreciate a look. thanks for the advice too.

cheers

I'll try & sort some pics out tonight/in the morning. :afro:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 28 September 2007, 19:04: here are a couple of photos of the '4x4' at the moment
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/brucetdi130/mytdi003.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/brucetdi130/mytdi002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/brucetdi130/mytdi001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 22:22: Before:-

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/NS.jpg)
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 22:22: After:-

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/DSC00056.jpg)
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 22:27: Before with RC's:-

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/NS2.jpg)
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 22:31: Damn it - Can't seem to find a -30mm with the RC's on!!! :angry:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: brucetdi130 on 28 September 2007, 23:10: cheers ivor, that is quite a big difference on the standard wheels. would have liked pic of rcs -30mm but dont worry, the other two were sufficient enough. Eibach it will be when i get them done cheers :grin:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: mainmatt on 29 September 2007, 21:42: Not sure if there any good but theres some lowring springs on ebay for about 60 quid, dont think they have a make but there 40mm drop
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: Paul81 on 10 July 2011, 04:31: Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 28 September 2007, 22:22
After:-

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/DSC00056.jpg)

Nice work Ivor :smiley:

Did you use spacers with the standard wheels?
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: darren1.8t on 10 July 2011, 08:15: coilovers m8 i have a gt tdi and i put coilovers on mine :cool:
Title: Re: LOWERING MK4 GOLF ON 18''s RS4's - ADVICE REQUIRED
Post by: carl08 on 10 July 2011, 09:01: coilovers mine is used as a daily driver with a new baby and it still drives spot on. :smiley: (http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/carlclyne/golf4.jpg)