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Offline Mr. K

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Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« on: 10 February 2009, 07:06 »
anybody knows? Thanks!
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2009, 08:48 »
Don't think so, also I believe a GTI spec one is wider.
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2009, 10:21 »
it will bolt up but some may be wider than MK2s as said, but shouldnt cause you any issues unless you have mega low offset wheels.  There is a thread on MK3 beam widths on clubgti :)
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2009, 11:23 »
Brake line and compensator positioning is different.

Beam is wider.

Provided you're prepared to review your brake lines you will get the benefit of wider track - more stable car.
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2009, 12:08 »
good point about that, i beleve some didnt have a compensator at all, certain types of ABS?  could be wrong on that one though just a vague recollection.
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2009, 14:47 »
Well I've seen ABS and non-ABS models and they've all had compensator.

Maybe you're thinking of some random ETKA illustration for a third world market or something.  :huh:
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Re: Does MK3's rear axle beam fit MK2 GTI?
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2009, 18:00 »
nah just something I vaguely recall reading, probably got the wrong end of the stick on that then I guess.  either way look at what the new beam has vs what you have on your car and it should become obvious what needs doing
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