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Offline Gmac

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Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« on: May 25, 2016, 02:20:31 pm »
I've done a search, but not managed to come to a conclusion...

Would mk5 gti (5-door) standard springs work on a Gt tdi???  Will the tdi sit higher or lower?

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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2016, 03:33:27 pm »
I fitted gti springs on my tdi and it does not sit that much lower really but the handling is much better now
Does not feel like a boat driving into bends
Maybe if I fitted 18" wheels it might fill the arches more ?
I'm still using the 17" gt alloys
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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2016, 03:34:36 pm »
Defo won't sit higher ......
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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2016, 04:20:31 pm »
Isn't the TDI unit heavier than the TFSi unit? Therefore it might sit slightly lower...

I may have dreamed that though...  :ashamed:

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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2016, 06:29:44 pm »
Think that's the case with most  diesel engines. Was with my Astra h... I put vxr springs on my cdti and it sat lower than a vxr  :happy2:
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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2016, 08:09:38 am »
Thanks for the replies guys... The buyer changed his mind.
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Re: Gti springs on a Gt Tdi
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2016, 07:08:21 pm »
The loading capacity of the  gttdi is higher due to the wait and also will be the same height as a gti
 You are better getting the right springs
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