blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi guys any ideas???just bought some brand new 40mm lowering springs off ebay for my 97 golf vr6,i fitted them to some pi shocks also brand new, when i lowered the car to the ground the back sits just nice on top of the tyre (15 inch wheels)but the front is far to low the engine sump is two inchs from the ground making it virtulary undrivable,anyone got any ideas on what the problem is?thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Were the springs specifically for the mk3 VR6? Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 well the ebay site said they fit the vr6,gti,and tdi.? Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 yeah they will fit any mk3 but GTI & TDIs will need different strength springs to a VR6 because of the extra weight of the engine Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 but when i ordered them the people had my chassis number,bhp and year so i presume they are the right ones? also the front are red and the rear are blue? Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 sounds like someones worked one into you? i would only buy stuff like that from a decent company that know theyre onions when it comes to v-dubs Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Something is not right there.40mm drop is not to much, your sump would be noehwere near the ground.I would get back in touch with them, but to me it sounds as though the front springs are way to soft for the VR engine. Is there much Bounce in the springs at the front ?Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 i think i have been done,emailed the company four days ago but no response,there is no bounce at all on the front springs and the bottom three coils are fully compresed when on the ground,a lesson to be learned here guys!!!!!!!!! i have put the standard springs on for now with the new shocks,rides nice but a bit high. Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 If it was paid through PayPal and Ebay can you not lodge a complaint and recoup your maoney as you have been missold a product through false advertising...Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 possible i supose? i will look into it tommorow after work, thanks for all your replies chaps!! Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 try get your dosh back then get some Eibach springs from Venom or Awesome, loads of decent places to get them from and they will be right for a VR6 Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Did you pay with a credit card? You will definitely get your money back if you paid this way.. although I doubt you can pay with credit card as it is Ebay. Paypal and Ebay aren't very good when it comes to recouping money - they've been on watchdog quite a few times. But well worth a try and phone up Paypal to speak to someone. You may get through to a professional person there who will sort your case out and get you your money back. Does sound as though you have the wrong springs. GTI springs wont fit a VR as mentioned above because the engine is slightly heavier in the VR. Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 i rang paypall explained all the circumstances, not very helpfull to be honest, still no reply from the company i bought them off (worldofperformance)so be aware if you see them on ebay,but i fitted the springs onto a mates gti and they fit a treat,and it sits just at a drivable height,my mates impresed and i sold them for £50 so i lost £12 p&p, not to worry, thanx all!! Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Nice one Jon. Glad you got your money back.. in one way or another. Ebay is good for a lot of things but still risky. Gmax do a 35/40mm lowering kit (but more like 45mm), shocks and springs and they make the VR look and ride perfectly..all for £200, guaranteed for 3 years and have gas shocks as opposed to oil based so they last longer. The Phirm recommend them and I've found them to be spot on. Big improvement over standard ride height and with a vr6 deep front spoiler. You wouldn't want it any lower but its not too lower so its still very practical..looks perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1982 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have lowering spring on my car and will be uprating the suspension to coilovers very soon. If ever near the Cardiff area your more than welcome to have them. They are spax ones i think and 40mm lowered.... have a look at my car in members rides and you will see the ride high they give you. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1982 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have lowering spring on my car and will be uprating the suspension to coilovers very soon. If ever near the Cardiff area your more than welcome to have them. They are spax ones i think and 40mm lowered.... have a look at my car in members rides and you will see the ride high they give you. Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Paypal/ebay don't always refund the full amount.. I got done out of £85 and after reporting it and got £18 back! Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 thanks paul,if i am near cardiff i might take you up on the offer (never been to cardiff before) Link to post Share on other sites
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