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Offline MickMc

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Springs
« on: November 26, 2008, 08:33:06 pm »
Was just about to order some spax springs and it says "For cars with 55mm struts only" how would i find this out  :laugh:

also will a 45mm drop be ok with 19s  :happy2:
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Re: Springs
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2008, 08:38:16 pm »
h&r springs seem to be the favoured springs. the drop with those and 19s is supposed to be bees knees!!
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Re: Springs
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2008, 08:40:45 pm »
afaik all the gtis have a strut diameter of 55mm.
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Re: Springs
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2008, 09:21:46 pm »
Hmm , i clicked the link for the 2.0 tdi ones and it says that
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Re: Springs
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 09:58:20 pm »
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Re: Springs
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 10:55:51 pm »
What model golf do you have as the springs will differ in a tdi vs a gti?
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Re: Springs
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2008, 11:37:21 pm »
As above you must get the correct springs, TDi ones are normally rated for a higher noseweight from the obvious extra weight of the engine.

I would agree that 55mm is the most common fitment.

-45mm is a long way to go down IMHO, you'll end up scraping the ground quite a lot and if not caeful take the sump off.
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Re: Springs
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2008, 11:53:36 pm »
Very few Golfs had 50mm struts, but you should be able to get your arm into to measure the circumference then divide by pi.
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Re: Springs
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2008, 11:57:41 pm »
Can you go too low?? 45mm will be fine. Just about right. I had Apex springs before (on a different car)....said that it would drop by 45mm but was more like 30-35mm. If you can afford to pay a bit more well worth investing in something like the eibach sportline, or just go the whole hog and get FK coilovers.
Depends if you are a low whore like me or not?
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Re: Springs
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2008, 12:04:53 am »
Quote from: MongyUk on November 26, 2008, 11:57:41 pm
Can you go too low??

Of course you can!!

If everywhere you drive the car is scraping the ground or you can't get over speed humps then you are too low. 
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Re: Springs
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2008, 12:12:58 am »
Thats the fun!!  It just makes you go the long way around. Muli-story carparks are a nightmare though!! Its all for show with no go anyway :)
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Re: Springs
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2008, 12:17:04 am »
 :happy2:  Standard GTI -> FSD's + H&R



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Re: Springs
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2008, 12:32:40 am »
looks good :)
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Re: Springs
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2008, 09:01:45 am »
The car is a GTTDI , 45mm imo isn't too low , there are many people lower than that , just have to take your time over speed bumps and such  :signLOL:
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Re: Springs
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2008, 05:36:25 pm »
^^^^

Well, it's your motor, matey, but I think Stu is just making a helpful point.

We look forward to hearing how you solved your problems and how much it cost you.

Perhaps the GT TDI is miles high as standard.
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