Lowering my mk4 R32??

[Langers]

What shocks do you have?

[BHardstaff]

What shocks do you have?

Just standard, car now done 100k and they our original

[Langers]

Just standard, car now done 100k and they our original

The standard shocks were RUBBISH from new. You really need to replace them if you're going to fit springs that are any stiffer than stock or the car will be severely underdamped, particularly in the rear.

Koni FSDs are a good option and not too expensive.

[balkanac]

Awesome - KW Coilovers Variant 1 Basic Golf IV R32; (1J) 09/02

Awesome - KW Adjustable Rear Control Arms TT Quattro/S3/4mo

I'd spend the extra money and get the KW control arms.
don't forget, if you order something from the UK you don't pay their VAT

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my springs were ok when I first got them (used H&R for cheap to sort out a suspension issue). They have killed my shocks now so need both. Go coilovers first up!

Same here

[Jeeren]

Awesome thread! Perfect timing because I'm about to order some KW V1s and the adjustable control arms.

One quick question though, do I order control arms for front and rear?

Cheers

[balkanac]

Awesome thread! Perfect timing because I'm about to order some KW V1s and the adjustable control arms.

One quick question though, do I order control arms for front and rear?

Cheers

All you need are rear lower control arms, the ones in the link i posted. Jack up the rear of your car and take a look. They go from the diff to the bottom of the hubs

[Jeeren]

Thanks for the reply. All ordered, no backing out now

[kaanage]

my springs were ok when I first got them (used H&R for cheap to sort out a suspension issue). They have killed my shocks now so need both. Go coilovers first up!

Same here

As Langers had said, you can just buy decent aftermarket dampers if you've killed the OE ones with lowering springs.

Thanks for the advice! Decisions decisions! Might take it to peddas? I have Hurd they are good?

Some Pedders are good and some are ordinary - being franchises, it can be a bit hit or miss. Any place that you trust for a suspension alignment should be fine for fitting aftermarket suspension.

[BHardstaff]

I just can't believe u can't buy anything over here and u have to get it in from the uk etc!

[h100vw]

I just can't believe u can't buy anything over here and u have to get it in from the uk etc!

200 MK4 R32s brought into the country and even when you add the MK5s,TTs and Bora's, its not a massive market. TBH it's a bonus having to import it, you save a fortune.

Gavin