Mk2 Suspension anyone??

[roy8846]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/85-98-Volkswagen-Golf-Bora-Coilovers-Lowering-Springs_W0QQitemZ180069014011QQihZ008QQcategoryZ40192QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Just wondered if anyone has tried these? If so any good??

Had some -40mm springs on my mk2 , but as i carry passengers everywhere (im like a taxi ) had scrubbage all the time , how much would it be to have the arches done???


cheers

[Organisys]

Look weird. Personally I wouldn't cheap out on suspension.....

[Lewy]

Look weird. Personally I wouldn't cheap out on suspension.....

Track Whore 

But......he's right!

[roy8846]

Well cheers for the replys guys , think i'll pass then , btw any idea how easy it is to stop scrubbage?? (ie rolling arches) , as -40mm was to low for me

[8vRicey]

Depends what wheel size.
Mines on 15" with -40mm no problems. 

[turbodub]

Get some smaller wheels Roy. Are the ones pictured 17"?

[roy8846]

yep 215/40/17 is my tyre size , cant really find any lower profile tyres for that size , didnt really want to lose the rims as i know if i sell em the missus may have other plans for the money and i cant afford decent bbs's , hence why i looked at that suspension above so i can change as needed upto as little as an inch 

[Organisys]

Thanks Lewy!   

Get smaller wheels if you can, otherwise ask around to see if any of your body shops have an arch rolling machine, which attaches to the hub and can push the arches outwards.

Otherwise you could get the arches cut away, but ensure you then get the inner and outer arch seam welded back together, otherwise water can get in there.

[davidhawkins_78]

What offset are your wheels ? What width too ?

That has just as much impact as the diameter ... do they rub on the inner or outer arch Maybe it's the inner one and u can use a small spacer to help for a cheap solution???

[roy8846]

Its the outer arch , can see the wear on my tyres , r+a motorsport just opened by me and i may get the arches done there , he said some gas shocks +springs may be the answer (or coilovers) to stiffen things up a bit?? as its only when 2 blokes are in the back it happens (bloody mates  )