MK4 GTI + Lowering Springs = Good Idea?

[podgeorge]

As per the title, tempted to get some Apex lowering springs for my Golf Mk4 GTI 1.8T purely for handling benefits.

They seem to get good reviews, can anybody else shed any opinions as to whether this is a wise move or not?

I have considered coilovers but seem a tad expensive for my current financial status! The springs are a bargain £80 from Euro Car Parts!!

Cheers!

[podgeorge]

That's interesting! Did you notice a large improvement over the standard springs when you changed them?

Cheers

[podgeorge]

Thanks for you help guys, it's appreciated

Well I'll look into rear ARB's now and avoid coil overs! I'm right in thinking a stiffer rear ARB will reduce understeer? Is that correct?

Cheers

[podgeorge]

Haha, thanks hustle Russell. I'm not trying to eliminate it, more trying to improve it so a RARB seems like a good idea so far!

Anyone else shed any light on this?

Cheers

[podgeorge]

Cheers Ved, that's very useful!

However I have just looked at how expensive that kit is! I think perhaps I'll leave it how it is for the time being and renew the bushes all round hopefully see a bit of improvement in those. After all AFAIK they haven't been replaced in 110,000 miles!