Author Topic: Suspension swap?  (Read 1333 times)

Offline K16-MYK

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Suspension swap?
« on: 07 May 2009, 14:32 »
Ive got the chance to get a descent set of coilovers for my GTI. They are off a VR. Would they fit onto my GTI on problem, and would my Bilstein Shocks and Jamex springs fit on his VR? Would there be any problems in doin this?

Offline Adam

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #1 on: 07 May 2009, 14:36 »
Nope no problem in doing this.  Both mk3s yea?

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Offline Wayne

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #2 on: 07 May 2009, 14:56 »
Your jamex springs may not be ok for a vr6 due to the heavier engine.

Offline shepgti

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #3 on: 07 May 2009, 16:29 »
also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #4 on: 07 May 2009, 16:46 »
also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it


Errrr thats why they adjust!  :rolleyes:
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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #5 on: 07 May 2009, 17:39 »
also check the coilies off the vr havnt sagged due to the weight of it


Errrr thats why they adjust!  :rolleyes:

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #6 on: 07 May 2009, 18:43 »
i meant in terms of ride quality and handling not height, saggy springs become weak and give wallowy ride :grin:

Offline Wayne

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Re: Suspension swap?
« Reply #7 on: 07 May 2009, 19:17 »
Shep has a point yes they adjust but a Vr is a heavy old lump.