Lowering on the cheap?

[eddypeck]

Without wanting to go down the cheap coilovers or ebay springs route...

I'm on stock 8v shocks and springs and only want to drop a tad, no more than 30mm really.

So I found these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK1-MK2-Golf-Jetta-Lowering-Spring-Caps-DSX-15mm-RED-/131073477909?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e84968d15

Which I gather go between your turret and top mount? and reduce the height 15mm.

So if I went down this route and got some OEM 16v springs which I gather are a 10mm lower already I'd get about the height I'm looking for whilst maintaining OE quality and feel.

Is this a suitable way to do it... or is this a big no no?
And what about the back?

Sorry for the Newbie question ?!?

[Waspy]

It depends what you consider "on the cheap"?

I have OEM shocks and Eibach -30mm spring on mine and I really like it, comfortable, but still feels hard enough to be sporty. It set me back ~£200... cheap? Eibach also do -20mm springs IIRC

[eddypeck]

Well, as in I've just spent £1100 on bodywork which has kind of blown the budget  so there's literally nothing left but I'd like to finish the look if I can.

In the link I put up, the caps are £25, and I've already had someone offer me some standard 16v spring that they were going to bin as they's just upgraded.

so if this is and acceptable way to lower a car I'm looking at 25mm lower for £25 kind of cheap! but that only deals with the front.

Or I could maybe manage £30-40 for some second hand "branded" 30mm springs that I'd be happy to clean up??

I just want to know how these caps work and if it's an OK thing to do and what can I do about the back? ta,

[Sgt_Lemon]

Is the amount you want to lower it even noticeable, 25mm isn't a great deal of movement. And you still don't have a way to lower the rear. I would buy lowering springs all round so you know what you have.

I wouldn't recommend it but it's your call, if you really want to go lower on the cheap you could always cut your springs.

[myv8growler]

I personally wouldn't waste £20 for 15mm.
And I wouldn't go to the hassle of taking the front suspension to bits for it either.
Just spend a bit more on some cheaper lowered springs, or wait a while for some coilovers.
I got mine for £170 and slammed it.
But it depends whether you want
Comfort
Comfort and stance
Or just stance with limited comfort!

[gazareth]

don't go near them lowering caps. they catch the rubber top mount on the slightest bump. tried them before and wouldn't recommend them at all. go for the eibach 30mm spring kit.

[eddypeck]

thanks guys, think I'll save up