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Offline Simmo90

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Lowering.. What springs??
« on: 20 May 2009, 14:36 »
Basically one of my springs popped out of place yesterday  :sad:, so i need a new one got quoted about £100 to have a new one fitted so i've decided to just get 4 new springs and lower the car.

Can anyone tell me some ideal springs to get, i've had a look on ebay and seen some jamex springs, are they any good?
Oh and how low should i go? I want it looking good but no rubbing at all with a full car. Will have 17" wheels on the car aswell if that helps.

Thanks. :laugh:

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2009, 16:26 »
check maintaince and info section and do a search on springs plenty of info on springs.....


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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2009, 16:37 »
It depends.  How low do you want to go mate?

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2009, 16:59 »
well i orderd some 35mm jamex springs, i'll see how they go. i got told any lower than 40mm on 17's will rub.

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #5 on: 20 May 2009, 17:19 »
No they wont  :wink:
Lower than 40mm and the anti roll bar may rub on the drive shaft  :smiley:
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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #6 on: 20 May 2009, 19:52 »
I did mine recently, 35mm no probs. jamex set off ebay I paid £60 then a few days later jamie16v got them for £52! delivered.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116750.0
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116826.msg1025378#msg1025378

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #7 on: 21 May 2009, 19:00 »
I did mine recently, 35mm no probs. jamex set off ebay I paid £60 then a few days later jamie16v got them for £52! delivered.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116750.0
and
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116826.msg1025378#msg1025378


yea i've orderd those ones for £52. where in north wales are you from mate?

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #8 on: 21 May 2009, 19:28 »
I did mine recently, 35mm no probs. jamex set off ebay I paid £60 then a few days later jamie16v got them for £52! delivered.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116750.0
and
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116826.msg1025378#msg1025378


yea i've orderd those ones for £52. where in north wales are you from mate?

yep, i`ve fitted them now too, did exactly what it said on the box. well worth the price.. if i could have afforded uprated dampers too i would have done that but cash wernt permitting at the time.. :tongue:
bargain in my opinion!. i doubt you`ll find springs cheaper.

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Re: Lowering.. What springs??
« Reply #9 on: 21 May 2009, 19:37 »
I did mine recently, 35mm no probs. jamex set off ebay I paid £60 then a few days later jamie16v got them for £52! delivered.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116750.0
and
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=116826.msg1025378#msg1025378


yea i've orderd those ones for £52. where in north wales are you from mate?
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