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Offline coopers03

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Mk2 coils on a mk3
« on: 17 October 2010, 21:14 »
Hi all just wondering if anyone knows if coilovers from a mk2 golf
Gti will fit on mk3 gti

Thanks

Steve

Offline Deano2711

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Re: Mk2 coils on a mk3
« Reply #1 on: 17 October 2010, 21:17 »
Yes they will Mate but depending on the year of your Mark 3 you may need the Mark 2 top mounts.

Offline Wayne

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Re: Mk2 coils on a mk3
« Reply #2 on: 17 October 2010, 21:26 »
Yes they will Mate but depending on the year of your Mark 3 you may need the Mark 2 top mounts.

Yep, you may need to change the top mounts.
« Last Edit: 26 October 2010, 14:24 by Wayne »

Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: Mk2 coils on a mk3
« Reply #3 on: 17 October 2010, 23:00 »
Yes, but MK3's are fat and MK2's are skinny, so the rebound, dampning and spring rates will be set up for a heavier car.