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gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - kernow_joe - 15-11-2012
been offered a set of gmax shocks with 40 or 60 mm lowering springs from an xud, how much weight difference is there between the 2 engines?
not sure whether to go for it or not, only £50 and will hold me over untill I can afford some coilovers in the new year.
just unsure how much difference there is between the engine weights so how much it will drop my car?
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Oil-burner - 15-11-2012
Usually 5-10mm from what I've read
Go for 40mm and you'll be down 45-50mm
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - kernow_joe - 15-11-2012
so gti's not massively heavier then?
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Frosty - 15-11-2012
i would think there isn't a massive difference in weight between the 2 engines
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Oil-burner - 15-11-2012
No, auto trader says
GTI6 1214kg
Dturbo 1135kg
It's only a passenger's weight different!
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Anton - 15-11-2012
When you take into account things like heavier brakes and beam i don't think theres much between the two engines.
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Oil-burner - 15-11-2012
The extra weight will all be at the front, the rear beam won't be much different as drums are heavy!
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Curt - 15-11-2012
The weight difference will be more to do with thick torsion and ARB's.
I've heard a lot of people ask the question but never try it and report back, but as an estimate, as said around 10mm probably.
Lower is better, so it's a win anyway
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - kernow_joe - 15-11-2012
(15-11-2012, 01:52 PM)Curt Wrote: Lower is better, so it's a win anyway
very true, best go check my bank balance
£50 sounds all right to me, new top mounts beginning of the year what do you reckon?
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - 4WayDiablo - 15-11-2012
Yeah from what other have done both that way round and gti springs on a DT. Its around 10mm between engines. The XUD engine itself is around 40kg lighter iirc
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - kernow_joe - 15-11-2012
am I being tight or is £50 bit much for second hand gmax front shocks and springs?
gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - THE_Liam - 15-11-2012
Well the springs are like 70 quid on the bay alone so I'd say that's fair. Never hurts to haggle though
RE: gmax with xud 40mm springs on gti? - Curt - 15-11-2012
Yeah I'd say that's a good price, although doesn't hurt to push your luck a bit
