Lowering Advice

[Chew22]

Hi Guys.

Id like to lower my 8v GTI around 40mm.

Is it just a case of purchasing new coilovers?

Are these any good/bad?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-3-MK3-8v-Coilovers-lowering-springs-kit-741000-/360271817321?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e1dfaa69#ht_2804wt_1137

Anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

[Wayne]

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

[zdebx]

Yeah, JOM aren't too bad, but for extra £40 quid, you could get Jamex

[Chew22]

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

Sorry I'm a complete noobie. Could you link me something like this please.

[Wayne]

If you only want a 40mm drop then don't bother with coilovers.

Spring and shock kit is a better bet.

Sorry I'm a complete noobie. Could you link me something like this please.

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Venom&category=suspension&product=SuspensionKit&make=VW&model=Golf Mk 3

[boneybradley]

I used low springs and shocks first and then was still unhappy and went for cheap coil-overs. if you want any ride comfort then the first option is best but if you want to make the car sit lower (as you probably will?) then coil-overs are worth while
b.t.w 40mm is from new (and due to the car's age new springs will actually lower it 20-25mm normally as the old springs sag etc)

[Chew22]

Thanks for the advice guys. Will look into it properly tonight.

[zdebx]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jamex-Coilovers-Lowering-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk3-Mark-3-GTi-/320559342700?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa2d3646c

That's what I bought. Would recommend.

I could sell you mine, if you weren't so far, lol

[Dan_GTi8v]

The wietec ultra GT sets are awesome, I have them on mine lowered 40mm and its very comfortable plus 100% better in corners etc no body roll at all. Only downside is they cost twice as much as the coilovers you linked in the op

But as they say, do it once and do it right, you dont wanna be messing about with cheap kits only to replace them in a few months time