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Offline ALEXS1.8T

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lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« on: 18 February 2009, 19:40 »
hi there iam looking into getin my self a set of the hottunning coilovers .  it says the lowering limit is 120 mm but i have heard people sayin things about the arb??? and 45mm is lowest unless u do something to the arb..... can people please let me know wot needs to be done etc as im looking to go 17`s with as low as i can go  lol thanx alex
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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2009, 19:43 »
you have to replace with aftermarket arb that has bigger loops as the drive shaft will rub on the standard arb

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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #2 on: 18 February 2009, 19:43 »
Going lower than 40mm on a mk4 can result in the front Anti roll bar rubbing the driveshaft. This can be overcome by getting an upgraded ARB.

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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #3 on: 18 February 2009, 19:44 »
ne ideas where and how much thanx?
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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #4 on: 18 February 2009, 19:46 »
ne ideas where and how much thanx?

i'd look on fleebay myself  :laugh: ive heard its a pain in the backside to change tho

Offline Grand Master Patch

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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #5 on: 18 February 2009, 19:47 »
I'd recommend getting a front and rear kit if your going to get a thicker bar than std.

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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #6 on: 18 February 2009, 19:47 »
im lowered on 50mm

and my golf hasnt had any problems mate!!

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Re: lowering my mk4 gti turbo
« Reply #7 on: 18 February 2009, 19:48 »
ill keep me eye open on ebay , i wont be changing it if it does need it , straight in garage lol
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