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I'm looking at going back to standard dampers and springs to make it a more useable machine, are Bilstein B4 the best for that? What about springs?
I have some conventional dampers and springs that came with the car, so I'm going to try those for the time being however I think they are lowering springs but not 100% sure about that.
Are OE gearshift boots still available? I need to replace that too as it's split.
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Why don't you adjust the coilovers so the car sits higher maybe, try that before you remove them.
The other suspension I know very little about, but I suspect they will be lowering springs.
Hope that helps.
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Re the suspension, yeah just raise it up!
Or keep as is, and learn the ways of speedbumpinaloweredcarjitsu
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Finally got a tin top
Roach said
You sold it Faz, what next?
Re the suspension, yeah just raise it up!
Or keep as is, and learn the ways of speedbumpinaloweredcarjitsu
I’m buying some bricks and mortar!
Having some work done at home so had to let it go. If I have some money left over I may buy a cheap 190e to cruise about in!
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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P0jy said
Roach said
You sold it Faz, what next?
Re the suspension, yeah just raise it up!
Or keep as is, and learn the ways of speedbumpinaloweredcarjitsu
I’m buying some bricks and mortar!
Having some work done at home so had to let it go. If I have some money left over I may buy a cheap 190e to cruise about in!
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Ah fair enough dude, I'm currently having footings done for my extension…. hoovers up the cash alright!
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I've also raised the suspension but find that the rear is now too stiff, handle's well but very crashy over the bumps and pot holes. So this week I'll probably order some new struts and springs, any recommendations for decent stuff for road use? Preferably not too low!
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Also the nearside rear inner arch is rotten, and it also failed on the emissions too.
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Finally got a tin top
I hadn’t noticed any issues with rust when I had it. Must’ve been creeped in and become visible.
I always had it garaged.
That horn has been an issue in the past, it has a mind of its own lol.
Front brakes were overhauled last year, must be the rears now??
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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I wonder what is going on with the horn, maybe a short circuit at certain positions of the wheel? I'll have the steering wheel off and have a look.
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