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Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Daniel306 - 25-01-2012
Got some Gti6 shocks and some Gmax (apparently 30% stronger than the 6), what ones should i fit my new 60mm springs to? also iv got some ideas of mods to do with my old coilovers il post some pics when the springs are fitted,
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Ian - 25-01-2012
None of those if lowering that much. Youll be needing shorter shocks like Bilstein B8's
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Foxy-jim - 26-01-2012
What coilovers have you got? Could you measure the length of the main spring?
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Daniel306 - 26-01-2012
there the crap ta technics, main spring uncompressed is 173mm. what other shocks will be good for 60mm springs?
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - lewisdmz - 26-01-2012
uncompressed length doesn't mean anything once it's on the car. I don't think any shocks will be particularly good on 60mm springs tbh, probably best to go for coilovers.
Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Jonny b - 26-01-2012
Can you not get a 60mm drop kit complete
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Foxy-jim - 26-01-2012
You can but a decent one is expensive!
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Dum-Dum - 26-01-2012
you need to use shortened dampers with the shortened springs (so probably the gmax) as the GTi6 dampers will be full length
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Foxy-jim - 27-01-2012
Basically by using shortened springs on a full length damper will reduce travel all the time. It will wear out quicker and if you hit a big pothole, then you lr shock may die haha.
Re: Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax - Dum-Dum - 27-01-2012
Not just that but if you go over a jump and the damper fully extends then your spring might dislocate and youll have a massive accident.
The free length of a standard spring or even a standard GTi6 spring is huge compared to -60mm springs.