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Offline ScottMk2Gti16v

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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #10 on: 17 September 2006, 08:15 »
Go for it - like you, I like to keep my one looking original - until 3 of my shocks were leaking and needed replacing so I decided to lower it after all.  After some research and asking around on the forum http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=46577.0 I got Boge Turbogas shocks and the Eibach 35mm lowering springs. 

As someone else has said already, the Eibachs go very well with standard shocks and I'd highly recommend them. I fitted mine yesterday and the handling is excellent and ride quality is great to.  All i need to do now - which is happening on monday - is get 4 new tyres and a full camber alignment, that'll make a big improvement.

I'll be sticking some pics up of mine later today probably.
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Offline 8vRicey

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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #11 on: 17 September 2006, 08:23 »
It would be nice to see a before and after side photo if you have them. Probably will do it, when money allows !!!
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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #12 on: 17 September 2006, 20:32 »
dude this is mine with koni shocks and eibach -40mm springs, its near identical to your car, its settled a bit since then by about 10mm and is well nice just removes the gap in the arch between the tyre and the arch. looks cool and handles well nice with no tramlining.

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Offline owls88

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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #13 on: 17 September 2006, 22:20 »
how much should i be paying to have some springs fitted ????????
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Offline Organisys

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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #14 on: 17 September 2006, 22:27 »
We Love Eibach !  :cool:
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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #15 on: 17 September 2006, 22:39 »
Quote from: owls88 on 17 September 2006, 22:20
how much should i be paying to have some springs fitted ????????

piece of piss take you half a day, a couple of spanners, a haynes manual and a spring compressor (not expensive!)
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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #16 on: 17 September 2006, 22:40 »
Quote from: Organisys on 17 September 2006, 22:27
We Love Eibach ! :cool:

:cool: oh yes we most certainly do! :afro:
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Offline 16v Matt

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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #17 on: 18 September 2006, 13:29 »
Alright mate, I've got a set of Eibach springs which were on my car for just over a year for sale if you want em?

Around about the 40 note mark?  Ish :grin:

Btw, if you want it to really handle well, get yourself some Koni dampers to go with the Eibach springs. One of THE BEST setups for a Goof :wink:
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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #18 on: 18 September 2006, 14:03 »
Quote from: 16v Matt on 18 September 2006, 13:29
Alright mate, I've got a set of Eibach springs which were on my car for just over a year for sale if you want em?

Around about the 40 note mark?  Ish :grin:

Btw, if you want it to really handle well, get yourself some Koni dampers to go with the Eibach springs. One of THE BEST setups for a Goof :wink:

I would love to mate, but ive got road tax at the end of the month and it's in the garage on wed for new rear shocks. shame really as it would of been ideal to fit them at the same time !  :cry:
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Re: To lower or not ??
« Reply #19 on: 18 September 2006, 14:36 »
Quote from: 8vRicey on 18 September 2006, 14:03
Quote from: 16v Matt on 18 September 2006, 13:29
Alright mate, I've got a set of Eibach springs which were on my car for just over a year for sale if you want em?

Around about the 40 note mark? Ish :grin:

Btw, if you want it to really handle well, get yourself some Koni dampers to go with the Eibach springs. One of THE BEST setups for a Goof :wink:

I would love to mate, but ive got road tax at the end of the month and it's in the garage on wed for new rear shocks. shame really as it would of been ideal to fit them at the same time ! :cry:

SH.IT i just remembered i got raod tax at the end of the month and i spent my money on a psp this month....... bollies
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