Difference Between GTI and Non GTI Suspension.

[DS1991]

I've got a 1.8 Driver MK3 and got a set of GTI suspension spare.

I know the GTI suspension is 15mm lower than normal Golf suspension but was wondering if thats lower on the springs or if the shocks are different size/lower.

cheers.

[tweed]

Pretty sure shocks are shorter 

[javalin]

GTI is "+" suspension, 1.8 is standard suspension.  Lots of differences, ARB, Wishbones, ball joints, etc.

Look here at the different parts for GTI vs Non GTI -> http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g3suspension.php

[boneybradley]

shockers are the same, it's the springs that make the gti that bit lower

although as said the arms, anti roll bars etc are different too (19mm arb instead of 17mm for example)

[Wayne]

Standard GTI shocks are crap and best off in the bin, use the springs with a new set of gas shocks (Boge are a good choice)

[thai-wronghorse]

+1 ^^^

[Gavv8]

Standard GTI shocks are crap and best off in the bin, use the springs with a new set of gas shocks (Boge are a good choice)

The standard shocks i took off mine were Boge.

[boneybradley]

The standard shocks i took off mine were Boge.

yeah but after market boge are valved differently... the o.e spec was softer!

[thai-wronghorse]

Boge turbo gas are what you want if you want to retain some comfort and steer away from sea sickness.

[Organisys]

One is really high and soft, the other is just high and soft.