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Offline ecomoto

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16v springs
« on: 08 May 2007, 22:55 »
hi could you tell me which company sells 60/40mm lowering springs as i have ordered 40mm all round before realising you may be able to get said springs.(1996 mk3 gti16v)

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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #1 on: 09 May 2007, 09:34 »
Do you mean 60 front and 40 rear?
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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #2 on: 09 May 2007, 09:48 »
One thing about lowering the front 60mm.....if your using the standard shocker's the ride will be hard as the standard shock's will be half way through there stroke.... you can buy shorterned shock's designed for this or buy lowering spring cap's on 40mm spring's (these will give about 10-15mm with out losing the comfort of your shocker's)
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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #3 on: 09 May 2007, 10:12 »
Think this is same question as in Chat Related Bradley, where you gave him the lowering caps solution!
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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #4 on: 09 May 2007, 11:34 »
ooooooooppppppppppsssssss!!!!!!!

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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #5 on: 09 May 2007, 11:36 »
Not your fault if he asks the same question in different sections!
Mind you I have done the same if I wanted to get something noticed! :rolleyes:

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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #6 on: 09 May 2007, 12:01 »
dosen't help being at work...the boss is too nosey and i have to keep shutting my screen down and keep's telling me my internet use is too high :grin: :grin:
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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #7 on: 09 May 2007, 12:16 »
Yea i know what ya mean mate! :grin:
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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #8 on: 09 May 2007, 18:59 »
thanks guys.what is involved with doing the job(trying to save cash).cheers

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Re: 16v springs
« Reply #9 on: 10 May 2007, 08:58 »
If you are just changing springs then you will need a bit of kit. The correct ring spanner and hex head bit to undo the top mount. Then a set of spring compressors. Just follow what it says in Haynes.
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