Lowered mark 2 Golf gti, good or bad idea?
Discussion
After a mk 2 golf gti as a bit of a runaround while my other car is out of action. Found a nice looking one nearby for £800, it's completely standard apart from being lowered 40mm. That put me off a bit as I'm really not a fan of mods, but is it really that bad having that on a mk 2? My other worry would be with insurance, as to whether I should mention it to them. Looking at the car this eve 7o quick responses would be great.!
Hi Norm,
With any lowering of a car its important to check its been done right, you need to check if the car has lowered (shorter) springs on the original shocks or uprated shortened shocks with matching springs. Shorter springs on standard shocks are not the best combination as the shock is effectively 40mm compressed at all times so when you do hit a lump you are missing that amount of travel and more likely to hit the bump stops. It also wears the shocks out a LOT faster.
Matching shocks and springs are much better, 40mm is not a massive drop, i run 60/70mm on my mk2 with 15inch wheels (195/45 tires) and find that the ride is a good balance between firm/low/looks and still provides enough ground clearance and i can still have people in the back without scrubbage.
40mm is a sensible amount and will provide a improved cornering ability without you having to worry about scraping the underside of the car and wont ruin the car. I would DEFINATELY tell your insurance company though , it wont lead to your premium being loaded that much.
good luck
Dave
With any lowering of a car its important to check its been done right, you need to check if the car has lowered (shorter) springs on the original shocks or uprated shortened shocks with matching springs. Shorter springs on standard shocks are not the best combination as the shock is effectively 40mm compressed at all times so when you do hit a lump you are missing that amount of travel and more likely to hit the bump stops. It also wears the shocks out a LOT faster.
Matching shocks and springs are much better, 40mm is not a massive drop, i run 60/70mm on my mk2 with 15inch wheels (195/45 tires) and find that the ride is a good balance between firm/low/looks and still provides enough ground clearance and i can still have people in the back without scrubbage.
40mm is a sensible amount and will provide a improved cornering ability without you having to worry about scraping the underside of the car and wont ruin the car. I would DEFINATELY tell your insurance company though , it wont lead to your premium being loaded that much.
good luck
Dave
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