need a little feed back

michael whittaker · Sep 17, 2004

ok, my Jetta has almost a 2 inch difference in the front than in the back. It's like VW put the sport suspension on the front and forgot about the back.
A week ago, I asked people what would happen if I put just H&R race springs in the rear to even out the ride. Of course, they told me that it would blow my shocks in no time, and the handling would be crap...not due to the lowering of the rear, but because of the stiffer spring.
So my question is, what would happen if I just cut 1 coil on the rear spring? Same stiffness, so it shouldn't blow the shock prematurely. I think I will do this on Sunday, just wanted some feedback from you guys. Also, how much lower will I go by cutting 1 coil (not a dead coil, unless you think that's what I should do).

ninja_van1sh · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (michael whittaker)

just save ur moeny and get coilovers. just springs is a lame idea. cutting springs is even worse.

MikeDasch · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (michael whittaker)

I see nothing wrong with cutting a coil. Do it now. Quick. Everyone will agree with me. Trust me. Go!

MikeDasch · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (ninja_van1sh)

Quote, originally posted by ninja_van1sh »

just save ur moeny and get coilovers. just springs is a lame idea. cutting springs is even worse.

Save YOUR money and get a 'Y' and 'O' key.

Rare Hare · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (MikeDasch)

Quote, originally posted by MikeDasch »

I see nothing wrong with cutting a coil. Do it now. Quick. Everyone will agree with me. Trust me. Go!

Either go back to the dealer and have them verify that the correct springs are on it or buy a set of Sport springs (H&R or Nuespeed). Install them on all four corners and your car will be nice and even and about .25" - .5" lower. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Your VW sport shocks should be able to handle the slightly lower springs without any problems.

Superbleeder · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (Rare Hare)

cut springs are ghey, as far as blowing shocks it wont really help, u bounce alot w/ cut springs, plus coilovers are deff worth the money because we all know what happens when u slam that rear end...

MikeDasch · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (Rare Hare)

Quote, originally posted by Rare Hare »

Either go back to the dealer and have them verify that the correct springs are on it or buy a set of Sport springs (H&R or Nuespeed). Install them on all four corners and your car will be nice and even and about .25" - .5" lower. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Your VW sport shocks should be able to handle the slightly lower springs without any problems.

I thought the H/R sport drop was 1.5/1.4"? I also think this be my first post ever not flaming stupidity or grammar.

RabbitVr6 · Sep 17, 2004

bring it back to vw and tell them to freakin fix what the f they didnt do??

MikeDasch · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (minime686)

Quote, originally posted by minime686 »

cut springs are ghey, as far as blowing shocks it wont really help, u bounce alot w/ cut springs, plus coilovers are deff worth the money because we all know what happens when u slam that rear end...

I wasn't aware that it was a favorite of homosexuals to cut springs... Homosexuals ARE evil though, so I guess they would do something bad like cutting springs. Right, cheif?

michael whittaker · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (ninja_van1sh)

Quote, originally posted by ninja_van1sh »

just save ur moeny and get coilovers. just springs is a lame idea. cutting springs is even worse.

I plan on getting coilovers, but not for like 7 months.
So now the question is, do I cut a dead coil , or a "live" coil, if that makes sense.

Superbleeder · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (MikeDasch)

Quote, originally posted by MikeDasch »

I wasn't aware that it was a favorite of homosexuals to cut springs... Homosexuals ARE evil though, so I guess they would do something bad like cutting springs. Right, cheif?

w/e dude....i guess...

ninja_van1sh · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (MikeDasch)

Quote, originally posted by MikeDasch »

Save YOUR money and get a 'Y' and 'O' key.

i dont feel like spending the extra energy just to please a crowd of nerds on the internet

tivs31 · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (ninja_van1sh)

I say just wait, it's not really important right now, and in spring you will be getting a new setup anyway.
But the first thing I would do is double check with the dealership if in fact they did install the proper rear springs, it shouldn't really be that way.
But have patience, the coils will look great, and you have a winter comming up very very quickly http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

michael whittaker · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (tivs31)

anyone have the part number for the sport suspension for the rears?

deepfog · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (michael whittaker)

Quote, originally posted by michael whittaker »

I plan on getting coilovers, but not for like 7 months.
So now the question is, do I cut a dead coil , or a "live" coil, if that makes sense.

i don't understand why you want to do anything to that car. i have the same one, only it's blue. it doesn't handle well enough for you? maybe i'm missing something, but the 18" low profile tires and factory lowered suspension give the GLI a big difference in handling over the GLS ...

BMPolska · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (deepfog)

if your not getting coils for another 7 months,you can look in the classifieds and get a used cup kit for cheap,i think i saw one for 150.It'll get you through for the next couple months and you can just sell it then

Technicalwonder · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (4doordub)

Cutting coils just sound ghetto to me. I find it hard to believe that they would work in a way they were supposed to after cutting cause they're pretty accurately designed to work as they are

slowpokejetta · Sep 17, 2004

take a pic on level ground. that pic on an angle is going to make the back look taller then the front because of angel and gravity.

godeacswfu15 · Sep 17, 2004

go for the H&R cup kit

MrTopher · Sep 17, 2004

Re: need a little feed back (ninja_van1sh)

Quote, originally posted by ninja_van1sh »

just save ur moeny and get coilovers. just springs is a lame idea. cutting springs is even worse.

Werd, best thing to do, and you will be very happy after!!!

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