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Suspension kit advice

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Trekmeister:
I have a golf GT 140 which is going to be in need of a shock absorber and coil spring soon therefore I am considering the Koni STR.T (Street) Suspension Kit with H&R Springs which is just over £400 which I think is really good value.
I wont be using the car for the track, its just for everyday use but would like it lowering at the same time. The kit states it has a 40mm drop which I'm not sure about (will that be too low and cause problems?)
My other question is will it fit because the kit states it is for the VW Golf Mk5 Hatch GTi & Sport (55mm Front Struts) although mine is just he GT 56 plate with GTI grill as standard. The car has a front axle weight of 1070kgs which seems to be heavier than the kits for the non GTI/Sport kits.

Any advice appreciated

the bruce:
I'd go for this:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53657.0.html

JoeDarKa:
I would make sure the axle weights are right first and for most as thats pretty crucial!! I havent got the Koni suspension but the springs will look something like this:

Before:


After:


The difference:

the bruce:
No doubt it looks really good. To me this is a perfect ride height.

I would avoid progressive springs though.
A Bilstein B12 Pro with Eibach springs will ride much better, cause less issues and last longer.

hunter:
for the money u cant realy go rong with fk coilovers to ur budget

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