Stock struts vs gti struts

[jamie88]

I currently have eibach sportlines fitted with standard tdi struts. I'm
More than happy with the ride quality, very little scrubbing, not too harsh etc. The front height is perfect but I wouldn't mind the rear being a little lower. I'm just wondering if fitting gti struts which are 15mm lower to the rear would bring the rear down at all ? Or is ride height mainly based on springs ?

[brad]

springs 1234

[jamie88]

as cool as count dracula is, i dont get it

[brad]

The Count! minimum character limit.

Ride height is based on springs. Brand new gas struts might lift it a bit but will settle in time.

You might look for a difference in the position of the spring mounts on the struts (tdi to gti).
On the rear, the spring is mounted between the trailing arm & the body isn't it? The damper is seperate? Sometimes you can remove part of the rubber in the mount to get some drop but with a trade-off in NVH.

[jamie88]

look like im stuck with a 5mm gap between guard and tire

thanks for your help

[kaanage]

If you're desperate to go low and broke, then you can always take an angle grinder to the springs...........

[jamie88]

im not that desperate to go low, i mean theres only a 5mm gap between the guard the the tyre.

[brad]

take that "no fat chicks" sticker off the back window - problem solved.

[T Go]

take that "no fat chicks" sticker off the back window - problem solved.

Hahahahahahahahahaha. Gold Jerry. GOLD.

[SMOK3Y]

If you're desperate to go low and broke, then you can always take an angle grinder to the springs...........

worst way you can do it would not recommend