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Author Subject: Springs swap
spanner115

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Post #1
does anyone know if the 306 GTI6 springs will fit a HDi .. ie the lower suspension spring, when fitted in my car, is it going to have a ride height accepable ? Or is the front engine of HDI too heavy for the GT16 springs .. dont mind lower , but dont want to drag mudflaps !

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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 21:57
bennn

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Post #2
The GTI 6 engine and box is heavier than that in the HDI so if anything it will sit a bit higher.

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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 22:10
owain

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Post #3
I don't get the picture.

I believe GTI-6 springs are stiffer as the engine is heavier, so height aside the handling will all be to cock.

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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 22:13
davewagon

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Post #4
Is that thing safe??

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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 22:15
owain

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Post #5
davewagon wrote:
Is that thing safe??


Only if you're not near it.

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Posted 8th Jun 2011 at 16:45
gtburrows

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Post #6
Fitting GTI6 springs to my HDI raised the front by about 10-15mm
Posted 8th Jun 2011 at 16:42
phillipm

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Post #7
It'll pretty damned high if you fit them to that 106...

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Posted 8th Jun 2011 at 17:38
spanner306

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Post #8
thanks for info about a heavier enging in GTi6, i can live with a rise of 15mm , no motorways here. will do next week

tha pic was partners 106 on a hydraulic lift, i have had L.Rovers up there, perfectly safe

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Posted 9th Jun 2011 at 15:37
owain

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Out of interest, what's the point of putting them on then?

Oh, and just because it hasn't fallen over yet doesn't mean it's safe Thumbs up

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Posted 9th Jun 2011 at 17:12

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