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February 11, 2011, 12:39:24 pm

Helliouse

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« on: February 11, 2011, 12:39:24 pm »
Well, it looks like getting springs for the ol' MK2 is fairly hard now. Does anyone have part numbers for springs that will replace stock?
Or can we use any springs from the new VW's?

Brad
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Reply #1February 19, 2011, 07:34:15 pm

8v-of-fury

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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 07:34:15 pm »
Time to upgrade your suspension. Why settle for stock? Get a set of sport springs for cheap. They don't have to be a drop spring, they can still maintain normal ride height. And will improve handling. ;)
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Reply #2February 21, 2011, 01:53:58 pm

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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 01:53:58 pm »
Where would I find some? I am currently look through Moog's univeral trying to match up the specs of stock...not going well.

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Reply #3February 21, 2011, 02:10:33 pm

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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 02:10:33 pm »
http://racelandus.com/p-96-lowering-springs-for-vw-golf-jetta-ii-mk2-16-18-gti.aspx

This is an idea too maybe.. have you thought of a mild drop. 35mm isnt too harsh of a drop and will make it handle quite nicely.
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Reply #4February 21, 2011, 07:32:41 pm

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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 07:32:41 pm »
http://www.coolparts.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=lookup&manufacturer=145&year=1990&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=JETTA+GL&submodel=1.8L+L4+GAS+FI+VIN+B

Amazon has 'em all.

I have moog all around on my rabbit and the ride is ok, the only problem is they're kinda soft and body lean is rather excessive. I don't have a front sway bar though.

Also they sit a little higher than stock.
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Reply #5February 21, 2011, 07:44:53 pm

8v-of-fury

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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011, 07:44:53 pm »
his 90 wolfsburg should have a front sway bar, so it should handle those Moogs a bit better.
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Reply #6February 21, 2011, 07:51:16 pm

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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 07:51:16 pm »
Quote from: 8v-of-fury on February 21, 2011, 07:44:53 pm
his 90 wolfsburg should have a front sway bar, so it should handle those Moogs a bit better.

Yeah, also being a mk2 it should be less mushy than a mk1 anyways.
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Reply #7February 25, 2011, 08:52:49 pm

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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2011, 08:52:49 pm »
I am looking at Eibach Sportline Springs, 1.5" lower, the problem is i don't want to lower, and I was told by a source I trust that MOOG's crack.
And I am not indiffernt on spending 200+ on it. I just wish i could get away with .5 or less.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2619A0A0.aspx
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Reply #8February 26, 2011, 06:35:08 pm

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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011, 06:35:08 pm »
I too have been serching for a spring upgrade that does not lower the car.
The closest I have come is this guy here,
http://www.srsvw.com/
Check out his site. He is in the "do not lower" camp so I warmed up to him.
Spoke to him on the phone, but no mk2 springs at present.
Maybe if there was some demand he might get some made?
If you find some springs let me know
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Reply #9March 01, 2011, 07:06:30 pm

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« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2011, 07:06:30 pm »
Yes I know of SRS, big fan of them. I too called and was in tears upon learning the bad new of no MK2 parts...
I have ordered the Eibach Sportline Springs but I am modifying my suspension heavily to compensate for the drop, and still lift it.
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