16 valve lowering

[Egyvalver]

Hi there

I own a completely standard 16v with 95k on the clock.

I am thinking about buying a set of Eibach lowering springs (-20mm) and a  set of 8mm wheel spacers to widen the track front and rear by 16mm.

firstly, has anyone lwered their valver the same and if so do you have any pictures s i can see what mine is going to look like!

Secondly, what else should i replace from the suspension components? The dampers are fairly new but would it make sense to replace the top mounts/ bump stops etc?

Finally, can you use Golf g60 top mounts at the front (rather than bonrath etc ones ) and will this lower the front a little more and if so can anyone sort me out with a part number?

Thanks for any help you can give

[Mew]

I can't help with the pics, but hopfully i can with the other bits!

G60 top mounts are well worth going for. A place that is recommended by a few people is www.vwspares.co.uk. As for the bump stops and boots, if they are relatively new and look in good condition they are probably ok to leave. However, if you have a spare 20 quid you could always get a set for peace of mind.

As far as i am aware though the g60 top mounts don't lower the car any more than standard top mounts. That may be lowering spring caps that you're thinking about(around 10mm)?

[rubjonny]

Heres mine with a -40mm kit fitted, -20mm on a 16v would be -50 overall from std, but what are they quoting -20 for, a 16v, 8v GTI or std MK2?




What offset are your wheels atm, I found that ET28 is the lowest you can go on a drop like this up front without arch mods, and about ET15 at the rear.  G60 mounts are stronger but dont lower any more as said

[Egyvalver]

cheers for the replies

the eibach springs i am interested in quote -20mm over a standard 16 valve i believe - if anyone knwos any different then i'd be interested to know?

Wheels are standard BBS RA's so i dont see any problems there

FInally - does anyone have experience of eibach pro spring kit with standard dampers i.e. do they significantly affect the ride quality?

Cheers

[Mew]

They significantly improve it! A quality cheap set of shocks to go with the springs are Boge Turbo's from GSF.

Just had a thought, i think Rowlers on here has just got some Eibach springs on his 16v. Maybe worth sending him a PM to ask how they are.

[rowlers]

I'd be here

Deffo go for the -20 Eibachs, they are fab, I've got them paired with cheapo ebay sport shocks, and really can't fault it, the ride is comfortable and it loves to be pushed around the bends!