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Learning about suspension systems, is this “gap” at top of strut normal?
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I believe the wear limit is 10mm. Once the gap exceeds that, the bushing is done
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Looks like a good sized gap check for tearing at the bushing under the metal retainer on top
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2003 MK4 GTI 1.8T K&W coilover suspension, GC Camber plates, SR R swaybar , TT brake upgrade, 3"TB exhaust, Meistro tuning, S3 strut bar, DV, VF Motor mounts and 034 pedelum race mount, TT front Brakes, WOTlabratory subframe and control ams.
24years experience as a technician
2003 MK4 GTI 1.8T K&W coilover suspension, GC Camber plates, SR R swaybar , TT brake upgrade, 3"TB exhaust, Meistro tuning, S3 strut bar, DV, VF Motor mounts and 034 pedelum race mount, TT front Brakes, WOTlabratory subframe and control ams.
Digital caliper shows the gap almost perfectly at 10mm. Car has 200k strong engine, oem shocks I’m sure. Thoughts on these?
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I wouldn’t recommend a set of coil overs that’s impossible to warranty if there are issues I would go with a known brand like
Www.raceland.com or some of the sets on www.ecstuning.com
Better to spend a little more for good quality parts that will perform well
24years experience as a technician
2003 MK4 GTI 1.8T K&W coilover suspension, GC Camber plates, SR R swaybar , TT brake upgrade, 3"TB exhaust, Meistro tuning, S3 strut bar, DV, VF Motor mounts and 034 pedelum race mount, TT front Brakes, WOTlabratory subframe and control ams.
Www.raceland.com or some of the sets on www.ecstuning.com
Better to spend a little more for good quality parts that will perform well
24years experience as a technician
2003 MK4 GTI 1.8T K&W coilover suspension, GC Camber plates, SR R swaybar , TT brake upgrade, 3"TB exhaust, Meistro tuning, S3 strut bar, DV, VF Motor mounts and 034 pedelum race mount, TT front Brakes, WOTlabratory subframe and control ams.
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Belive it or not it was designed this way. Except for addition wear from the bushing. When I did mine I installed a powerflex 10mm lowering bushing. It comes with a poly bushing for the top. Which effectively fills that gap. It really does a lot to improve the quality of the handling to not have the strut bouncing around. You can also size out some neuprine washers to fill that gap as well. The improvement to handing is worth the cost of the kit imo. https://www.amazon.com/PowerFlex-PFF85-431-Polyurethane-Bushings-Lowering/dp/B01DE4V3FE
I saw a few of those mentioned in diy vids was wondering about that, thank you. Will be looking into this area of ride more once I get her on the road and deem the car worthy of more $$$ upgrades. Thanks
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Thanks for the info WIDOWSON!
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