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the4ork · Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: lemoore California

just wondering how to go low...

looks like the front struts and springs are the same as a mk2 or maybe a mk1 VW...

anyone know if they are interchangeable? i think i have a few sets of mk2 and mk1 lowering springs...

what about the rear? i havent poked my head around in there at all...

9XX Girl! · Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:43 pm Post subject:

interesting idea,

I know the Vee Dub Bug scene like their Porsche parts. I am using Beetle springy bits on my rear (in addition to my torsion bars) and they work ok so I don't see why not. I would guess front end springs on the Beetle far too soft it being a rear engine an all and light as you like at the front.

I know the rear beetle springs have really stiffened up my rear end (i'm tempting fate with comments like that), but if you are talking early Golf / Polo, i would love to know. The wheels certainly fit as they are 108x4 lug. How old are you?

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9XX Girl! · Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:00 pm Post subject:

As for rear adjustment, this is the setup of the rear spring plate looking from the right hand side of the car

More info here too!
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924 (81) N/A 2 ltr - 3 Speed Auto - SURINAM RED (Metallic) - Near Original Spec (sticking with originality)
BOTH ON THE ROAD, BOTH USED EVERY-OTHER DAY

Harm · Joined: 02 Apr 2009 Posts: 1378 Location: Holland

Rocco R16V · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 497 Location: PNW

myth water

golf wheels are 4x100, they do not fit.

the strut dimensions are very simmilar so golf springs might fit.
I think i would go with a coilover kit before trying spings of an unknown spring rate.
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:38 am Post subject:

Look in here .. http://www.automotion.com/
under front springs they have lowered springs they lower
the car about 1 1\2 inches.
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9XX Girl! · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:41 am Post subject:

Hmmm... i think the4ork was on about lowering at a low rate, i.e. couple of springs from a scrap yard and a couple of days fettling and fitting.
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924 (84) N/A 2 ltr - 5 Speed - BLACK - Project (looking for 200BHP, any ideas!)
924 (81) N/A 2 ltr - 3 Speed Auto - SURINAM RED (Metallic) - Near Original Spec (sticking with originality)
BOTH ON THE ROAD, BOTH USED EVERY-OTHER DAY

the4ork · Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: lemoore California

true just something fun for now... more curious than anything.

its my girls car so, i dont want to go around messing up the spring rates and lowering it, she'd eat an oil pan. she is a very carefull driver, but still some of us are used to clinching our sphincters when we see any imperfection in the road, and some of us only see an imperfection...