DanH 1 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 recently got a vr6 and im desperate to lower it - tho i havent really got much money and dnt really wanna cut the springs. hottunning seem to be the best option ( i want coilovers idealy) and they are mega cheap, but still alot of money i aint got!wot bout these tho? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...s%3DI%26otn%3D2anyone ever used these? easy to fit on stock dampers? and why are they for 4 cylinder only? cant think why they wont go on my vr......help cos i want it low asap! Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 If there only for 4 cylinders its because the vr engine is heavier and needs harder springs up front. Can't get link to work! Why not look out for second hand lowered springs if moneys tight?? Link to post Share on other sites
Roan 0 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 You can get a full set of GMAX springs and shocks for about £225. Won't get much better value for money than that. Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 cheers, hope this link works..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/85-98-Volkswagen-Golf-Bora-Coilovers-Lowering-Springs_W0QQitemZ400046357875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item400046357875&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50thats all i could think of why there for 4 cyl only, but these only temp. jus wanna get the front 80mm lower. cant afford track days atm so not worried bout messin up the handling!was goin for them hottunning ones but will see, £169 with free delivery, and they wind down to 120mm!! :-p Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 keep on scanning ebay and many forums for 2nd hand coilovers but got no where so far.....nudge nudge wink wink! lol Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 if you want a cheap set just to lower then look at koni or the likes for spring/damper/shock absober sets. they are not fully ride height adjustable and you will get a 20-40mm lowering options. But that way the springs are rated for the car and they wont fail.... then you can always sell them on later when you upgrade... to coilovers Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/VW+GOLF+MK3%2CVENTO+VR6+Lowering+Springshttp://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/search_car/product_sub.mhtml?car=vwgolf3;category=suspensionkitsto have a read and play with... Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 cheers, will av a look Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 yeah i would just get a set of 2nd hand coilovers, you might find that you wont be going round bends very well or safely with those springs ya found.Just seen that your from leigh, all my family live there and im from wigan, got a vr6 turbo look out for me lol Link to post Share on other sites
daxmatt 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 cheers' date=' hope this link works..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/85-98-Volkswagen-Golf-Bora-Coilovers-Lowering-Springs_W0QQitemZ400046357875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item400046357875&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50thats all i could think of why there for 4 cyl only, but these only temp. jus wanna get the front 80mm lower. cant afford track days atm so not worried bout messin up the handling!was goin for them hottunning ones but will see, £169 with free delivery, and they wind down to 120mm!! :-p [/quote']Hi there, 80mm is a hell of a lot to drop a vr, I dropped mine a few weeks ago 50 fr 45 rear,on 15s and its a ball ache mate, the sump sits very low and its allready smashed up, ground to floor contact is very common and if I have more than myself in the car I have to plan my route on smooth roads, get coilies at least then you can lift it back up again, do a search its a common prob on the vr cheers matt Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 damn u lot talk sense, jus wanted u to say 'yea slam it on the floor'....buuuut..........spose if i cant afford proper coilovers then replacing the oil pump or engine every 100 miles when i smash it up is out of the question.....daxmatt...u got any pics of urs on the 15's? Link to post Share on other sites
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