New MK4 GTi Owner

[fuzion]

actually, il have a set of s/h KW 40mm Springs soon for sale..

[fuzion]

fuzion, lowered springs on standard shocks = rat**** ride after 10,000 odd kms, especially with cars that have done a few kms.

I'd advise on a shock/spring combo or coilovers. Better than just getting springs, putting them in and find that you have to change your shocks because they've died up the ass and your bouncing like a hopper truck...

Eibach springs / Koni Sports (yellow) for the cheaper option - not sure of pricing for coilovers, but it would be safe to say it would be substantially more than the spring/shock combo.

i definately agree.. but least you've got 10,000kms to get yourself to coilovers pricing LOL

[DubSteve]

No good

i definately agree.. but least you've got 10,000kms to get yourself to coilovers pricing LOL

But by that time you have stuffed up your whole suspension better to get it done the first time and right.

[91eah]

Gee enuff about suspension already haha!!!!!

YAY triplets haha thats funny!!

Thanks for the comments!

[BL33SU]

But by that time you have stuffed up your whole suspension better to get it done the first time and right.

it wont be totally stuffed.. not every1 can afford coilovers. and even so, when u buy coilovers you change most of your suspension anyways springs/shocks.

btw.. nice golf u'v got there.

[VWEAPN]

cheap option

ive also got a silver gti 03-04
as suspension goes, standard is ****house.
ive gone for the cheaper option, and to me it seems like you are heading that way too...
i bought myself some pedders soft springs for everyday driving lowered 2.5 inches at the back & 1.5 inches at the front, why i did the front less is because usually the engine seems to compress the springs at the front more than the back. This cost me $450
left my standard shocks.
ive put some 19 inch audi A8 wheels. fit comfortably.
and as for finding wheels, it isnt easy finding wheels to suite the golf. So u r really restricted with wheel choice so u will have to look around.
the 19's cost me $2400 with khumo tyres.
i guess theyre aftermarket audi wheels weighing more than originals thus making ur car lose a tad bit of power. but if ur in it for the looks and wanna get by cheap this is the way as far as suspension goes. i didnt have a big budget.

[dancet]

Jebus, 19" Audi wheels, they'd look awesome! Got any photos?

[VWEAPN]

pics

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3746&page=2

im right at the end, i suppose they leave the best to last
have fun

[Lima]

Pete will drop in soon enough I'm sure, in the meantime his silver GTI used to look like yours once.

[91eah]

Wow thanks for that, his looks great! Cant wait to do some more things to mine!!!

[91eah]

NEW PARTS have arrived:

- H&R Coilovers
- Apexi air filter
- GReddy Turbo timer
- Sard Boost Gauge

YAY cant wait to have them all put on in the next few weeks - will post pics once complete!

[gpk_gti]

ohhh ,how much the apexi airfilter and where from??
I see you have been a busy bee!!! hehehehe

[91eah]

hehehehe yes very busy!

I got it straight from Japan, my cousin modifies cars so he does Japan orders quite often, i got my air filter, turbo timer & gauge straight from there, only takes 3 days to get here. The bigger order he does the cheaper things get, the apexi air filter came to around $60!