lowering springs for an 86 GT

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

I think he was talking about an 86 Scirocco, is that right Andrew?


David

Quoting T Berk <tberk@sbcglobal.net>:

> Andrew Basterfield wrote:
> 
> > Hi
> > 
> > I'm looking for some lowing springs for my 86 GT (UK) and I thought I
> > could fit any VW A1 springs, but many spring manufacturers specify
> > different parts for different models, eg:
> > 
> >
> http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Response.asp?
action=SEARCH&type=PRODUCT&part=937440041&item=1
> > 
> >
> http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Response.asp?
action=SEARCH&type=PRODUCT&part=937440141&item=2
> > 
> > Also a Boge 40mm set I am looking at is only marked as suitable for Golf
> > mk1 and Jetta mk1
> > 
> > What are the differences between the A1 springs?
> > 
> > --Andrew
> > 
> 
> Well, Isn't the 1986 year an A2 chassis, even in the UK?
> 
> If so you are looking at spring perch size differences, I believe, as 
> well as possibly differences in total shock diameter meaning the A1 
> chassis springs (esp after market) may not fit the later cars.
> 
> Am I con-fu-zed here?
> 
> 
> TBerk
> 
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