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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gti_mk4_2l on 24 February 2008, 10:35

Title: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: gti_mk4_2l on 24 February 2008, 10:35

hi i have lowered my mk4 golf 2l 8v gti i would like to know how or if at all possible it is to camber the wheels so the top is pushed into the arch more. i have standard suspension with lowered springs but will soon be purchasing coilovers or a rayvern airbag set up. depending on cash allowances

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 24 February 2008, 10:43

probs possible but not recommended, id wait and fit ur coilovers before u think about that.

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: l4v15 on 24 February 2008, 15:06

it will just make your tires wear extremely fast on the inside edge. your camber will have naturally gone like that very slightly now that you have lowered it anyway. think its called positive camber

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: gti_mk4_2l on 24 February 2008, 22:17

yes but how is it done on the rear because my local tyre fitters (merit tyres) said it cant be done but i have seen it done

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: gti_mk4_2l on 26 February 2008, 17:32

surely someone must know

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: 20v on 27 February 2008, 21:19

I HAVENT CHECKED ON MY GOLF BUT ON OTHER CARS THE REAR ARMS WERE THEY MOUNT TO THE REAR AXLE THERE IS A BOLT EITHER SIDE AN YOU CRACK THAT OFF AN THEN DEPENDENT ON WOT WAY YOU TURN IT DEPENDS ON WETHER YOU GOT + OR - camber not sure if it can be done on the golfs tho

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: gti_mk4_2l on 29 February 2008, 01:28

sounds a bit iffy to me.

Title: Re: lowered mk4 golfs
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 29 February 2008, 10:34

Don't know how local you are to them, but Awesome-gti offer a 'geometry set-up' service for lowered cars.