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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: knobby on 31 December 2007, 00:36

Title: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: knobby on 31 December 2007, 00:36
Hi Guys

Recently purchased a Mk4 Golf TDI, really needed to save on the amount of money I was paying out on fuel as I am about to buy a house with the girlfriend. (Scary)

So... I managed to find a decent Mk4 TDI 3 door golf with Full Black leather interior (spec said Recaro, not 100% sure though) and its a 6 speed. Didn't like the standard look of the TDI so decided to buy some Anniversary alloys for the car, these are now fitted but it now looks a bit like a tractor. The suspension is slightly knocky (think the top mounts must be breaking down) so don't mind changing the setup, just not sure what to change it to? Any ideas??

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Any thoughts or advice would be appreicated..

Cheers

Knobby..
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: lan1510 on 31 December 2007, 15:40
dunno bout the suspension, id prob be looking for a 40mm drop if i woz u.

i love the anniversary alloys :cool:
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: lewisgraham on 31 December 2007, 15:52
40 mm  :grin:

slam it as low as it will go !  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: richw911 on 31 December 2007, 17:14
Eibach is what 99% of people recommended to me. 

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/parts/Eibach_Suspension-40-1.html

Get some coilovers  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: TurboBeast on 01 January 2008, 12:18
 Cheap Springs here, Eibach ones I just bought myself some and he accepted a Best offer of £89.99.  If you are after some these are good, he also has springs for other cars too.  ]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310009748061&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021[url] (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310009748061&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021[url)[/url]
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: knobby on 01 January 2008, 12:27
LOL.... I've had coilovers on a Mk2 Golf before and they were very harsh.. I know a sport lowering spring is going to be a firmer ride but i'm using this as a daily runner and doing a few miles so it still needs to be acceptable for daily use.  

I think i need a set of springs and dampers, might as well do it all at once. Those ebay springs are cheap hey!

I was thinking 35-40 mm.. How low are a standard Anniversary compared to a TDI, anyone know?

Cheers

Knobby
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: lewisgraham on 01 January 2008, 12:52
i think the standard anni's are 25mm lower than normal golfs ....... not 100 % though
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: knobby on 01 January 2008, 19:09
Yeah i think your right, i'm sure i have read that somewhere..  but is that 25mm lower than a standard GTI? or the standard suspension. I recon i should be able to get away with 40 mm on the rear and 35 on the front.
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: richw911 on 01 January 2008, 19:34
Yeah i think your right, i'm sure i have read that somewhere..  but is that 25mm lower than a standard GTI? or the standard suspension. I recon i should be able to get away with 40 mm on the rear and 35 on the front.

 IIRC Anni came with -30mm springs made by Eibach as standard! -30mm From a standard GTI.
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: pw motorsport on 01 January 2008, 21:47
Cheap Springs here, Eibach ones I just bought myself some and he accepted a Best offer of £89.99.  If you are after some these are good, he also has springs for other cars too.  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310009748061&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021[url]]]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310009748061&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021[url] (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310009748061&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021[url=http://)[/url]


They are cheap however i dont have that many sets left at the sale price.
Ring for details
Philip
P W Motorsport Ltd
01437 563793
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: knobby on 01 January 2008, 21:49
Ive mailed ya about a spring and damper cambo.. come back to me asap please.

thanks

Knobby
Title: Re: Mk4 Golf TDI - Anniversary Alloys - What suspension?
Post by: pw motorsport on 02 January 2008, 11:34
Ive mailed ya about a spring and damper cambo.. come back to me asap please.

thanks

Knobby

Best to give me a ring as there are a few options
Philip
P W Motorsport Ltd
01437 563793