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Offline Matt_Mk4

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Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« on: 15 May 2008, 20:26 »
I have just got my 18's on and next up is lowering

What have you guys got on your Mk4's? Lowering Springs or Full kits?

Really not sure which is the best option!

Any recommendations?

Cheers  :cool:
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Offline richw911

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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #1 on: 15 May 2008, 22:31 »
Quote from: Matt_Mk4 on 15 May 2008, 20:26
I have just got my 18's on and next up is lowering

What have you guys got on your Mk4's? Lowering Springs or Full kits?

Really not sure which is the best option!

Any recommendations?

Cheers  :cool:

Depends what you want out of the car TBH ?
Some companys say you can use springs with standard shocks but thay will wear quicker.
  Best bet is to get springs and shocks or Coilovers which are the ultimate but qiute hash ride.

 Shocks and springs are ideal if you want a mix of ride quality and good handling - Eibach FTW :afro:
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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #2 on: 15 May 2008, 23:20 »
ive just put jamex 35mm springs on my mk4 gti running 18" alloys with standard shockers and so far the ride seems fine  :smiley:
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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #3 on: 16 May 2008, 00:50 »
Ive just lowered my car the bodging way costs nothing and i can get an idea of how low i can go with my car till it starts catching anywhere. I cut a coil off the rear springs and a coil and a half on the front, already had people saying my car looks wicked lower! I would not suggest its a permenant fixture coz the springs are very loose when car is jacked up. but it still looks the dogs
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Offline richw911

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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2008, 07:42 »
Quote from: N3VS X on 16 May 2008, 00:50
Ive just lowered my car the bodging way costs nothing and i can get an idea of how low i can go with my car till it starts catching anywhere. I cut a coil off the rear springs and a coil and a half on the front, already had people saying my car looks wicked lower! I would not suggest its a permenant fixture coz the springs are very loose when car is jacked up. but it still looks the dogs

Not a goods idea at all  :shocked: That could cause you to crash as the spring is so loose and you would have no insurance because of a dangerous mod  :shocked:  :shocked:
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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #5 on: 16 May 2008, 08:28 »
Quote from: N3VS X on 16 May 2008, 00:50
Ive just lowered my car the bodging way costs nothing and i can get an idea of how low i can go with my car till it starts catching anywhere. I cut a coil off the rear springs and a coil and a half on the front, already had people saying my car looks wicked lower! I would not suggest its a permenant fixture coz the springs are very loose when car is jacked up. but it still looks the dogs

That seems stupidly dangerous!
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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #6 on: 16 May 2008, 11:28 »
Quote from: richw911 on 15 May 2008, 22:31
Quote from: Matt_Mk4 on 15 May 2008, 20:26
I have just got my 18's on and next up is lowering

What have you guys got on your Mk4's? Lowering Springs or Full kits?

Really not sure which is the best option!

Any recommendations?

Cheers  :cool:

Depends what you want out of the car TBH ?
Some companys say you can use springs with standard shocks but thay will wear quicker.
  Best bet is to get springs and shocks or Coilovers which are the ultimate but qiute hash ride.

 Shocks and springs are ideal if you want a mix of ride quality and good handling - Eibach FTW :afro:

Where is the best place to get the eibach kit?
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Offline topher

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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #7 on: 16 May 2008, 11:32 »
lol @ spring cutting, eejit.
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #8 on: 16 May 2008, 11:47 »
Quote from: the_stink on 16 May 2008, 11:28
Where is the best place to get the eibach kit?

Look for PW Motorsport on Ebay - they have good prices on the springs; not sure about the dampers though.

i have also heard that there are a few supply issues with Eibach and most places are waiting for new stock
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Re: Lowering Springs or Lowering Kit?
« Reply #9 on: 16 May 2008, 11:53 »
any links to this PW motorsport can't seem to find them on the bay
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