Lowering?

Musicfreek2002 · Post by **Musicfreek2002** » Sat May 21, 2005 11:13 am

I know ive posted about this loadsa times but i can get hold of a set of 60mm springs for my polo, do i need to buy all new dampers or will the back ones be ok?

will i get any scrubbing cos ive got 195,50,15's?

spankone · Post by **spankone** » Sat May 21, 2005 7:44 pm

you should be cool dude... and yes new dampers is alawys a good idea with new uprated springs

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:28 pm

195/45/15s prevent rubbing when lowered

Black Dub · Post by **Black Dub** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:00 pm

i would suggest when going any lower than a 40mm drop its best to get up rated dampers, will ride much better on them.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Sun May 22, 2005 2:16 pm

you can pick up a cheep set of spot on coilies for Â£250

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... 6453#96453

AKs_SlickPolo · Post by **AKs_SlickPolo** » Sun May 22, 2005 3:28 pm

im up 4 lowering my mk4 too. trouble is there is mixed stories about dampers. Ive heard its not good using the standard shocks at all, and im just wanting to a minor 35mm drop allround. Eibach do springs that r compatible with OE Dampers, but some guy off another forum said then my OE dampers will only last less than 12 months. im confused? but getting a complete kit is usually costly!!! what to people on this forum think???? would it be okay to do a 35mm drop on standard dampers???

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun May 22, 2005 4:08 pm

A -35mm drop on standard dampers should be OK, but you have to check the state of your OE dampers when you put the new springs on - if they're in good condition you'll have no problems

AFAIK the mk4 had oil-filled dampers, apart from the 16v which had gas-filled dampers. You could try looking for some 16v dampers if you want a better ride or go all out and swap the dampers out for uprated ones - although by the time you've forked out for new springs and shocks you could have bought those coilies dubpolo has pointed out and have adjustable ride height to boot

Basically IMO, if your OE dampers are in good nick you'll be OK fitting lowering springs of up to -40mm.

jm2pw

Cheers

AKs_SlickPolo · Post by **AKs_SlickPolo** » Sun May 22, 2005 6:40 pm

si_gti thats what i thought. But i just wanna make sure that my mk4 wont have another problem waiting in the next couple of months. i mean, i have not had any problems since i bought my Polo (its rock-solid

but i want to keep it that way, i kinda like to do things once and leave it if u know what i mean

my dampers seem to be good.

ride quality, i know springs will make a difference but i dont need super ride quality or anything. im happy wid it as it is. Just wanna lower it as if i stick some rims on it it doesnt look bus high.

How hard are they to fit, cos me and my mate were thinking of trying it out ourselves??? any1 done this themselves - i think bstardchild on this forum did??

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Sun May 22, 2005 9:10 pm

i've done springs on my old MK4, i had -40mm drop with standard shocks no probs! Coilies are easyer to fit! belive it or not! the haynes manual give you a good idea of what to do! give it a go! just make sure everything is tight! (nuts and bolts i mean!)

Phil6N · Post by **Phil6N** » Tue May 24, 2005 11:50 am

Just wondering if anyone has any pics of lowering 60mm and 40mm on 15 195/45's by 6.5 wide? and i presume when its said "prevents rubbing" you still get the occasional rub? and can u still get full lock? cheers

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue May 24, 2005 11:53 am

195/45/15 will NOT rub at all

Phil6N · Post by **Phil6N** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:03 pm

Cheers dude

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue May 24, 2005 3:48 pm

careful with the tyres tho - BF Goodrich are wider than most at 195. Mine rubbed at the back on a 60mm drop, and I had to move them to the front.

Phil6N · Post by **Phil6N** » Tue May 24, 2005 6:23 pm

Got any pictures of yours on 60mm david burton? Cheers

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Tue May 24, 2005 6:43 pm

are the arches on the MK5 bigger then? cos am lowered 80mm on 195/45/15 i i have no rub at all! even with a fully loaded car!