Shocks : Gti6 or Gmax

[Daniel306]

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,

[Ian]

None of those if lowering that much. Youll be needing shorter shocks like Bilstein B8's

[Foxy-jim]

What coilovers have you got? Could you measure the length of the main spring?

[Daniel306]

there the crap ta technics, main spring uncompressed is 173mm. what other shocks will be good for 60mm springs?

[lewisdmz]

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.

[Jonny b]

Can you not get a 60mm drop kit complete

[Foxy-jim]

You can but a decent one is expensive!

[Dum-Dum]

you need to use shortened dampers with the shortened springs (so probably the gmax) as the GTi6 dampers will be full length

[Foxy-jim]

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.

[Dum-Dum]

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.