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Offline wrenton

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MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« on: 19 April 2010, 22:36 »
I'm looking to lower my new motor and not sure what option to go for. I also plan to replace the stock wheels with 17/18s.

My previous cars have had PI springs and I found the ride too hard and my teeth started to hurt.
I want to lower the car but want to avoid these issues.

Any ideas on which make of springs are more forgiving? Or should I look for a different way of lowering? How about anni/R32 setup? They look lower.

Any advice is appreciated.
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Offline richw911

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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #1 on: 19 April 2010, 22:36 »
Eibach pro  :smiley:
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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #2 on: 19 April 2010, 22:48 »
Tell me more.....
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Offline Voodoo-Music

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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #3 on: 19 April 2010, 22:54 »
Im with rich on this, eibach and bilstein shocks are a great all round setup and they have that oem feel to em

from what i have been told they are progressive too so the harder you drive and the more the spring compresses the better the handling becomes. Also forget cheap coilovers unless you want your eyeballs to fall out.

Famous saying from a cerrtain member on here (we know who he is)" buy cheap buy twice"
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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #4 on: 19 April 2010, 22:55 »
don't get an r32 suspension kit as it won't fit the rear shocks and springs are different
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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #5 on: 19 April 2010, 23:08 »
As voodoo says - Eibach pro feel very OEM and not too hard.

IIRC Eibach make the Anni springs.  :smiley:

Not the cheapest but has some info etc :

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=Eibach&category=suspension&product=ProKitSprings&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%204
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Offline lemonadeX

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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #6 on: 19 April 2010, 23:26 »
I've got 17's and now Jamex coilovers on my 2.0. I heard the "buy cheap buy twice", but I wanted a way of levelling out the (uneven) front and back on a very tight budget. Got the coilovers for £190 incl. postage on eBay, ride is considerably firmer but not at all harsh. Obviously I can't say what they will be like over time, but so far I'm impressed and feel more comfortable in them having a 2yr warranty. Pic with them fitted:



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Offline wakeboarder15

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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #7 on: 20 April 2010, 09:18 »
hi Will
any chance you could drop me a pm with some more info on your jamex coils?
that sounds like a price i could deal with :tongue:

thanks a lot
elliot
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Offline Wayne

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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #8 on: 20 April 2010, 09:19 »
I would stay clear of cheap coilovers.
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Re: MK4 2.0 GTI suspension options
« Reply #9 on: 20 April 2010, 09:23 »
Quote from: Wayne on 20 April 2010, 09:19
I would stay clear of cheap coilovers.

fair enough
...how come?

are they likely to fail or is it just the harsh ride?

got about £200 and wanting to lower my mk4 and coilovers appeal due to being able to adjust!

cheers
elliot
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