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Lowering by 15-20mm
« on: 07 December 2010, 19:53 »
Hi peoples i want to lower the old girl a little, by the above...Could i do if i get a set of r32 srings and shocks or did the GTI models have a "sport pack" as a option pack. :undecided: :undecided: :grin:
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Offline tech1889

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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #1 on: 07 December 2010, 19:59 »
gti's are slightly lower by about the above i believe..
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #2 on: 07 December 2010, 21:41 »
R32 springs will be no good as they are designed to work with a heavier engine.
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #3 on: 07 December 2010, 22:29 »
also I think the rears will be wrong due to Haldex :smiley:
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #4 on: 07 December 2010, 23:31 »
Quote from: Wazzzer on 07 December 2010, 22:29
also I think the rears will be wrong due to Haldex :smiley:

Yep very good point :afro:
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #5 on: 08 December 2010, 08:17 »
what about anniversary springs, sure they're a little lower?
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #6 on: 08 December 2010, 08:25 »
Eibach Pro Springs; -30mm.  Job done and cheaper than buying Anni springs which IIRC are the same thing anyway
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #7 on: 08 December 2010, 14:53 »
As mentioned, Eibach Pro springs are a very good option for a subtle drop.

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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #8 on: 08 December 2010, 21:01 »
30mm is to low guys......might have to look into Anni springs.....??? :grin: :grin:
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Re: Lowering by 15-20mm
« Reply #9 on: 08 December 2010, 21:03 »
Quote from: new to vw on 08 December 2010, 21:01
30mm is to low guys......might have to look into Anni springs.....??? :grin: :grin:

30mm isnt that bad lol, man up and do it  :afro:
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