mk3 gl suspension question

[76bug]

hi guys,

i have a 1997 mk3 gl with stock suspension and with the stock 14inch wheels and rubber 185/65. i would like to retain the stock wheels and lower the car a bit. i do not want coilovers.
i have been looking at the koni str shocks and they are suited to lowering springs so my question is would 40mm lowered springs be to much for a daily driver with stock wheels? i have been looking at koni sport springs and H&R's. i dont want to be scraping the ground or have a harsh ride.

thanks in advance
alex

[Jarred]

40mm springs is not much of a drop really. Scraping etc etc wont be an issue.

[76bug]

does any have any pics of a mk3 gl with a similar setup?

[Jarred]

waterboy's mk 3 has a 60/40mm cup kit. If you find some pics of his car (i've none handy atm) that should give you a rough idea.

[rayray086]

I was running a very similar setup to what you're looking for Alex. I had Koni Red shocks with Koni 40mm lowering springs, this is what it looked like on the stock wheels (I had 185/60R14 tyres though, but the difference in aspect ratio shouldn't make a difference):





They performed very well too as well as being very comfortable.

[bombsquad21]

Ray...why did you switch to coils?

[rayray086]

Ray...why did you switch to coils?

Hahaha, that's a trick question right?

[dark]

^moar lows I'd say! Oh if you can wait I will have a set of koni lowering springs for sale if anyones interested!

[76bug]

hi ray thanks heaps for the info and pics

[Ironman]

My Mk3 is a Daily and its on Coil-overs. I love it. Feel more of the ride lol.
Having stocks on coils is great smoother ride.
When you go to Low Profiles You feel it in your kidneys... Makes you know that your really driving not just steering.

[adenny]

Just had my car at mechanics to replace water pump and timing belt and whist there one of the rear shocks has become stuck whilst the car has been sitting on hoist. i had known the suspension was bad (rolls so much on corners are is wearing out tyres fast) but now will have to get it done asap as car isn't really driveable. Can see now the rubber mount on the stuffed shock has perished.

Anyway from reading through the forum i'm thinking of switching to coil overs as they seem to be a cheaper option as I want to replace all 4 shocks and springs (and mounts I guess) The cheapest option I can find after calling a few suspension places and visiting repco would be to buy coil overs from eBay stores in UK.

However I guess there is some risk with overseas purchases.

Does anybody have any feedback or have purchased something like this from these guys online or similar?

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

Or somewhere in Australia. I could get for similar price. This from UK $456 AUD delivered

[Ironman]

Keep in mind you get what you pay for.... cheap stuff will crap out quicker... chat to the guys from Slammed
They should be able to help you