ECS ordering protocol for Bora 4Mo?

[Caffeine]

Yep! Me again with another stupid question lol

When ordering from ECS for items to fit my 01 Bora 4Motion what car am i supposed to choose suspension parts for?
Am i safe ordering from the Mk4 Jetta VR6 24v? i thought the VR6 was a FWD?
If not, then MK4 Golf V6 24v?

I don't wanna drop a bunch of cash on parts that i can't use

Thanks guys

[dylan8]

R32 is your best bet, they never got the 4mo setup in a bora or non 32 golf in the US

[trickysimon]

Depends what you are getting.
Brakes = MK1 Audi TT 225hp
Suspension, and drivetrain = MK4 R32 Golf
Engine, body panels, interior panels = MK4 24v VR6 Jetta
Can't get anythink like Floor mats etc as they will be LHD.

Hope this helps!

[Caffeine]

AHhhh OK!

Did not see thee .:R Models up the top

Thanks guys!

P.S. Would replacing old/worn stock 4Mo struts/shocks with stock R32 gear worth doing? Mush difference to stock 4Mo struts?
P.P.S. Also adding a stage 2 front end refresh kit.

[trickysimon]

Seb at Euro Automotive is an ECS seller. He will point you in the right direction and may even have what you after in stock. Give him a call.
0410 541 322

[dylan8]

If you need to replace your bora shocks and want to stay relatively stock then r32 is the way to go. Slightly shorter springs and firmer shocks from memory

[Caffeine]

Am i able to use the Bora spring on the .:R32 struts? Would that give a similar rid height to the Bora but with a stiffer ride?

I'm currently tossing up buying used .:R32 struts + springs off ebay UK for $80 per corner plus $60 postage for both. Don't know if it is worth it though when they cost $175 brand new from ECS. The main difference is the overall cost of postage on my ECS order. Nearly $80 less postage with 2 fronts struts removed from the shopping cart.

Anyway, a decision needs to be made and an order placed within 48 hours.

Do you guys mind if i throw up a few link from the ECS website and have you (hopefully) confirm that i am about to buy the right gear for my 4Mo?

[dylan8]

Any reason why you want to keep the bora springs. Bring it down a touch and the control arms will be closer to level.
Throw a link up

[Caffeine]

The main reason is because i don't want to lower the car in any way before i take it in for the blue slip. I have also had a recent sump scare but i suspect thats because the standard shocks are rooted?

Other question?
Do the tie rod assemblies from the .:R32 go in the Bora 4Mo?

Links....

Tie Rods:
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Suspension:
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Other:

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2608921/

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-R32_MKIV--3.2/ES1303001/

I will likely buy coilovers after i get some wheels but that wont be for a month or two. Thats the reason for considering second hand ebay units.
I would also consider some lowered springs and quality shocks as an alternative.
Anybody know what the ride would be like with standard springs and these?

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1040/

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1042/

I can either get the Bilsteins the first time and attempt to get the ride height as close to the eye as optimal OR i can save as much cash as i can on this order and have more to spend on coilovers.

Thanks for the help Dylan

Decision decisions...