snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
If you cut the top of the bump stop off, what's going to hold it (and the dust boot) up in the shock mount then? :iono:
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If you cut the top of the bump stop off, what's going to hold it (and the dust boot) up in the shock mount then? :iono:
emanuel_v19
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Thats what i was thinking! So i cut the bottom :0
emanuel_v19
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Well, there go that. I messed up cutting the bottom part. Bummer. I will leave it like that till i have the energy to buy and change them next time
Tjbgtv8
New member
It's not the end of the world at all. It just means that the transition to when the bump stop engages is going to be a little firmer
Bowthewow
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Before i put in bags i had ST's and can say they felt like stock suspension and i was all the way down. Now feel every damn crack in the road even with double bellows.
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
So the bump stop/boot can just rattle around and the dust boot isn't protecting the shock's rod anymore....got it
Tjbgtv8
New member
So the bump stop/boot can just rattle around and the dust boot isn't protecting the shock's rod anymore....got it
Haha rattle around? It's microcell polyurethane, couldn't make noise with it if you tried. Also the main purpose of the dust boot is so dirt doesn't get into the shock, which the dust boot is still there and providing that protection. Unless you're doing rally cross most people don't even need one.
By the way sarcasm doesn't make you sound smart. Intelligent responses do [emoji1360]
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Anyways...IMO, the real solution would be to get shorter bump stops (that are 15mm shorter) and trim them down, IF still needed.
(the little nub that hangs down inside the dust boot can be trimmed down/off)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/1K0_511_353_N/ES2992289/
(the little nub that hangs down inside the dust boot can be trimmed down/off)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/1K0_511_353_N/ES2992289/
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ricdiablo1
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I'm following this thread. I literally ordered a set of H&R Sport Springs last week and they will be here Friday. And now...I'm worried. I got those because everyone kept saying how "great the ride feels", and "I should have done this sooner."
I was just about to post a question on the forum about ride quality and H&R Sport Springs. Thanks
I was just about to post a question on the forum about ride quality and H&R Sport Springs. Thanks
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
^^^
They're going to be stiffer, but you'll want to pair them with aftermarket dampers for the best ride unless the roads near you are glass smooth
They're going to be stiffer, but you'll want to pair them with aftermarket dampers for the best ride unless the roads near you are glass smooth
Tim did you cut the bumpstop? I installed the konis and still getting a bumpy rough ride
No, I didn't. The paperwork H&R includes with their springs has a list of cars that need bumpstop trimming and how much to trim them, and the Mk6 isn't on it, so that's probably not the issue.
For what it's worth, I've switched over to VWR springs since my last post, and the ride quality is much improved.