Mk2 1.8 golf 16v suspension on corrado 2.0 16v

[quicky1980 0]

Ive heard this can be done but was told the rates are different. how bad will this feel when driving?

Also are the rates to do with the dampers or the springs. Or both?

thanks

[davidwort 0]

Ive heard this can be done but was told the rates are different. how bad will this feel when driving?

Also are the rates to do with the dampers or the springs. Or both?

thanks

 

rear dampers can be OK, but the spring rates, height and front damper rates will be all wrong compared to Corrado specific parts, the C is heavier by about 150kg than a golf, most at the front.

Matched springs and dampers designed for a specific model will always provide the best ride and handling, at best standard golf suspension may be too underdamped and sloppy, at worst it could be a bit unpredicatable and possibly dangerous in some conditions.

 

David.