Original Specification Mk1 GTi Rear Springs

Does anyone know if original specification mk1 Gti rear springs are available?

Cheers

Simon

Check vw heritage, sure they do them.

tododavies said

Check vw heritage, sure they do them.

Heritage ones are not oem and they specify they suit all models. The GTI sat lower than standard models so how can they be right?
There were around 5 different spring rates back in the day, for scirocco, cabby golf, gti, jetta etc etc all with different rates/ ride heights.
I went through this with mine 5 years ago. Fortunately I was able to get some from VW back then.
The GTI have 3 yellow markings on them if you manage to find some.

This should help you out http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=parts-wanted_2%2Foriginal-gti-suspension#post_1285099

(well to at least understand what you can't get anymore)

I did quite a bit of digging around last year. Ended up getting a Bilstien B12 kit

Thanks, this is exactly the dilemma I had in the winter when I replaced the dampers. I decided to not change the springs, however it still sits low at the back. I guess the B4's are probably the best option.

Did you replace the rubber bushes/mounts on top of the rear suspention when you changed the shock? The bushes do go a little flat after having the cars weight on them for 20 odd years!

My old bushes


New bushes

 

I did replace the bushes at the same time. I suspect it's saggy springs.