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Old 07-03-09, 08:39 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by dandan View Post
right ok, the reason i say chop a coil off is simply i can not find a set 80mm springs anywhere, they make them for the golf and jetta but thats all i can find, i aint doing it for better handling, remember its an old diesel not a quattro. il ride on the 60mm another month, i think maybe 15's might make it look lower by filling the arch better. will post pics soon.
i wouldnt compromise safety and handling for looks....
Spring dimensions are more important than the name they list them for... get measurements of your 60mm springs off the car and then ask a few companies if they do any springs at those dimensions but with 15-20mm shorter free length.
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