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Offline christomk3gti

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Lowering my gti
« on: 30 May 2009, 23:36 »
What springs/shocks do i want on my 5dr Gti mk3? and also how much do i want it dropping, im gettin 17" wheels sooooon so dont wanna drop it too much and cause problems  :smug:

and how much is it gunna cost  :rolleyes:

Many thanks.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #1 on: 30 May 2009, 23:44 »
I ran coilovers with around a 60mm drop and 17"s had to trim the rear arches.

Link to my project thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87179.0

Offline shepgti

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #2 on: 30 May 2009, 23:51 »
the springs/shocks/coilies you get will all be orientated around your budget.. you get what you pay for

Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #3 on: 30 May 2009, 23:57 »
that didnt really answer my question shep.

either a yes or no would have been nice.  :grin:

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #4 on: 30 May 2009, 23:59 »
Wayne - nice mk3 u got :)
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #5 on: 31 May 2009, 00:03 »
coilovers 179.00 from hottuning and 18.99 delivery.... i guess this is pretty good? correct?
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #6 on: 31 May 2009, 00:10 »
Wayne - nice mk3 u got :)

Had, sold it in Jan this year, thanks however.

Offline shepgti

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #7 on: 31 May 2009, 00:14 »
that didnt really answer my question shep.

either a yes or no would have been nice.  :grin:



so you wanted a yes/no answer to the question 'which sus setup should i buy?'... and my answer is valid as if you have very little money to spend on suspension and people start suggesting excellent quality kits which you can t afford then they are wasting their time...

coilovers 179.00 from hottuning and 18.99 delivery.... i guess this is pretty good? correct?

alot of people on here run raceland coilies including myself as there is a forum discount

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #8 on: 31 May 2009, 00:18 »
coilovers if you want the "ultimate" height and look or go for quality spings and new shocks if cash/ride is important (although coils will ensure the ultimate look!  :cool:)
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Lowering my gti
« Reply #9 on: 31 May 2009, 00:21 »
cheers guys, soz shep misread u, i'll take a look at these raceland collies..
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