mk3 gl suspension question

**76bug** · 06-04-2011, 01:10 PM

hi guys,

i have a 1997 mk3 gl with stock suspension and with the stock 14inch wheels and rubber 185/65. i would like to retain the stock wheels and lower the car a bit. i do not want coilovers.
i have been looking at the koni str shocks and they are suited to lowering springs so my question is would 40mm lowered springs be to much for a daily driver with stock wheels? i have been looking at koni sport springs and H&R's. i dont want to be scraping the ground or have a harsh ride.

thanks in advance
alex

**Jarred** · 06-04-2011, 01:14 PM

40mm springs is not much of a drop really. Scraping etc etc wont be an issue.

**76bug** · 06-04-2011, 03:30 PM

does any have any pics of a mk3 gl with a similar setup?

**Jarred** · 06-04-2011, 03:33 PM

waterboy's mk 3 has a 60/40mm cup kit. If you find some pics of his car (i've none handy atm) that should give you a rough idea.

**rayray086** · 06-04-2011, 05:34 PM

I was running a very similar setup to what you're looking for Alex. I had Koni Red shocks with Koni 40mm lowering springs, this is what it looked like on the stock wheels (I had 185/60R14 tyres though, but the difference in aspect ratio shouldn't make a difference):

They performed very well too as well as being very comfortable.