mk4 jetta coilover installation
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mk4 jetta coilover installation
'm getting mixed opinions everywhere regarding the removal of helper springs, rear perches and bump stops when installing coilies. Coilies are Jom bluelines. Wont be dropping to the point where the swaybar needs to come out.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
If you not going very low then leave the helpers and that in
Just trim the bump stop in half.
Just trim the bump stop in half.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Shot. Just want to get it as low as i can with the stock swaybar in place for now.Aslam_MK4 wrote:If you not going very low then leave the helpers and that in
Just trim the bump stop in half.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
ThisAslam_MK4 wrote:If you not going very low then leave the helpers and that in
Just trim the bump stop in half.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Lol, will cut it out if i have problems.Aslam_MK4 wrote:Cut it out lol
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Left everything in. The guy who fitted them forgot to trim the bump stops
The drive isn't bad at the moment though. Does trimming the bump stops make it softer or firmer?
Can i get to the bump stops without removing the entire coilover again?
Another thing, the car isn't that low, but i get heavy chassis scraping over certain speed bumps. Sounds painful
I suppose this is as low as i can go on the 17's then?
The drive isn't bad at the moment though. Does trimming the bump stops make it softer or firmer?
Can i get to the bump stops without removing the entire coilover again?
Another thing, the car isn't that low, but i get heavy chassis scraping over certain speed bumps. Sounds painful
I suppose this is as low as i can go on the 17's then?
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Time to learn the speedbump shuffle...georgie wrote: Another thing, the car isn't that low, but i get heavy chassis scraping over certain speed bumps. Sounds painful
It depends how high the speedbumps are? I navigated CPT with my car quite easily last december... and I'm FAR lower
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Ja, I know about getting over speed bumps lol. I'm just surprised by how low the chassis is on the mk4 compared to the ride height.
It's actually slightly lower than it looks in this pic, but still not THAT low.
Its over certain speed bumps only, not the basic rounded ones. Those high flat top ones
It's actually slightly lower than it looks in this pic, but still not THAT low.
Its over certain speed bumps only, not the basic rounded ones. Those high flat top ones
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Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Ya those flattop ones are a PITA...georgie wrote:Ja, I know about getting over speed bumps lol. I'm just surprised by how low the chassis is on the mk4 compared to the ride height.
It's actually slightly lower than it looks in this pic, but still not THAT low.
Its over certain speed bumps only, not the basic rounded ones. Those high flat top ones
I avoided them like the plague
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
What effect does cutting the bump stops have on the ride? Does it get softer or harder?
Wondering if its worthwhile take the coilies out again to cut them.
Wondering if its worthwhile take the coilies out again to cut them.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Softer, you're not moering them on dips.georgie wrote:What effect does cutting the bump stops have on the ride? Does it get softer or harder?
Wondering if its worthwhile take the coilies out again to cut them.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Ok, bad idea then. Was hoping to get it firmer.Firestrm_ZA wrote: Softer, you're not moering them on dips.
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
So you're gonna rather ride on the solid rubber piece? And I dont mean the ride in general gets softer, that will stay the same.
It just means when you ride through dips in the tar or a rough road, your car wont essentially bottom out.
It just means when you ride through dips in the tar or a rough road, your car wont essentially bottom out.
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2008 BMW 520D M-Sport
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
i cant drive to the waterfront without scraping... everywhere else except the office parking garage im fine... so i just live with it and changed where i park lolFirestrm_ZA wrote:Time to learn the speedbump shuffle...georgie wrote: Another thing, the car isn't that low, but i get heavy chassis scraping over certain speed bumps. Sounds painful
It depends how high the speedbumps are? I navigated CPT with my car quite easily last december... and I'm FAR lower
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
The ride is fine most of the time, but i get quite a bounce from bumps in the road, which is why I wanted to firm it up a bit. I dont think i'm low enough to be bottoming out. Cant get any lower on the 17's without causing more headaches as I can just about squeeze a pack of smokes between the chassis and the ground. And no im not changing my wheels yetFirestrm_ZA wrote:So you're gonna rather ride on the solid rubber piece? And I dont mean the ride in general gets softer, that will stay the same.
It just means when you ride through dips in the tar or a rough road, your car wont essentially bottom out.
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Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
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Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
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Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Nice ride.
These cars need the low , but you might want to invest in a decent sump guard.
The OEM plastic guard does nothing. I believe the 1.6 Mk 4's came with a metal guard.
Can anybody confirm this ?
These cars need the low , but you might want to invest in a decent sump guard.
The OEM plastic guard does nothing. I believe the 1.6 Mk 4's came with a metal guard.
Can anybody confirm this ?
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Now that is very interesting...tdnaicker wrote:Nice ride.
These cars need the low , but you might want to invest in a decent sump guard.
The OEM plastic guard does nothing. I believe the 1.6 Mk 4's came with a metal guard.
Can anybody confirm this ?
07 PGTi
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Found another thread. Cant get the part number for the metal cover though...
http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=94&t=70675
Hmmm, here's another one from the 2.0 Jettas...
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=99621
http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=94&t=70675
Hmmm, here's another one from the 2.0 Jettas...
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=99621
07 PGTi
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
This is the full metal cover...
http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/15572-sump-guard/
pART: 1j0 018 930 c
Got a quote from Barons for FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY RAND EXCLUDING VAT
http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/15572-sump-guard/
pART: 1j0 018 930 c
Got a quote from Barons for FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY RAND EXCLUDING VAT
07 PGTi
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
Ex: 11 BMW 320d
Ex: 12 Cross Polo 1.6
Ex: 15 Fiesta ST
Ex: 04 Jetta 1.8T
Ex: 99 Golf VR6
Ex: 87 Fox 1600
Ex: 99 Polo 2.0 16v (ITB's, cams, etc)
Ex: 05 Fiesta ST, 00 Sentra 200gsi, 04 citi 1.4i, 94 Corolla 180i GSE ,92 cti, 73 Escort Mk1 4AGE twincam
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Re: mk4 jetta coilover installation
Ok so it seems like the 2.0 Mk 4's came with the proper metal skid plate.
Now I just need to find one in a scrapyard , unless we have some one who can get them made at an engineering shop.
I am sure there would be decent demand for a cheaper alternative to the VW one ?
Now I just need to find one in a scrapyard , unless we have some one who can get them made at an engineering shop.
I am sure there would be decent demand for a cheaper alternative to the VW one ?