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Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« on: October 11, 2010, 10:04:24 am »
Hi guys, fitted a set of Apex springs to my 2006 GTi, Ive subsequently noticed it sits a few mm lower on the rear?  Im a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to stuff like this and its gonna bug me!  I kinda already know the answer, coilovers....... just curious as to wether a set of these would solve the prob ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260625065432&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT ) ...... or would they cause handling issues?

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Thanks, Paul
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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 01:22:54 pm »
Yes! the car comes from the factory slightly lower at the back.   :happy2:
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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 01:51:50 pm »
The dimensions of the rear arch is smaller and the wheel is naturally recesses into the rear arch since they dont need to turn.  And I wouldnt advice using the link item as it will ruin the ride.  If it really bothers you then I reckon the best bet would be to get a set of the same springs with a lower drop and just install them on the rear.
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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 02:06:00 pm »
Thanks guys, yeah I kina assumed this would be the case.  I shall try to learn to live with it rather than drop £500 on coilies! (dont think apex do a spring with a smaller drop).

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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 08:32:07 pm »
Once you're in the car...it evens out.  :happy2:
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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2010, 09:01:59 pm »
If you look along the bottom of the car its still pointing down towards the front.

It looks pretty good to me and you could ruin the dynamics of the car.

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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 10:08:23 pm »
Are you like me with a boot full of stuff? Mine is always full  :ashamed:
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Re: Do they always sit lower on the rear end?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2010, 09:09:45 pm »
LOL no the boot is empty (I think the wife got out!), I think I will just live with it, its only a few mm afterall  :confused:
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