Suspension 1.9 to 3.2

[1.9 130 pd]

Hi

I want my 1.9 tdi jetta /bora to have the same suspension drop as the golf r32
But not any lower as I've read sump damage horror stories

So how much lower do I do it ?

 

[Prairieview]

I've heard and HAD sump damage with "normal" suspension. I can't imagine having any stupid desire to do such.
My 1.5 cents.

 

[tjg]

As long as you get an aluminum skid plate you should be fine with a lower/stiffer suspension.
A decent amount of the issues people have with busting their oil pans is from worn out suspensions that compress way too much.

But like I said, an aluminum skid plate mounted solidly to the car is, in my opinion, mandatory on a MKIV no matter what suspension or ride height you have, solely based on the fact that the oil pan is the lowest part of the car.

 

[braddies]

Though there is a difference in the ride height between the two models (TDI vs R) the advantages of the R suspension from the factory come more from the better geometry because of;
different control arms,
different spindles,
different sway bar
and the sway bar mounts onto the strut

with different springs on the R32/TT front-end setup you could even have all of the advantages of the r32 suspension and a slightly lifted car

 

[1.9 130 pd]

As long as you get an aluminum skid plate you should be fine with a lower/stiffer suspension.
A decent amount of the issues people have with busting their oil pans is from worn out suspensions that compress way too much.

But like I said, an aluminum skid plate mounted solidly to the car is, in my opinion, mandatory on a MKIV no matter what suspension or ride height you have, solely based on the fact that the oil pan is the lowest part of the car.

Thanks pal, I didn't know that the car 'pan' is already 'too low' . I always thought it was the lowered suspension that causes the damage.

But thanks for your help and info

 

[1.9 130 pd]

I've heard and HAD sump damage with "normal" suspension. I can't imagine having any stupid desire to do such.
My 1.5 cents.

We are not all the same

I've heard and HAD sump damage with "normal" suspension. I can't imagine having any stupid desire to do such.
My 1.5 cents.

Was it stupid driving on your behalf that caused it ?

 

[1.9 130 pd]

Though there is a difference in the ride height between the two models (TDI vs R) the advantages of the R suspension from the factory come more from the better geometry because of;
different control arms,
different spindles,
different sway bar
and the sway bar mounts onto the strut

with different springs on the R32/TT front-end setup you could even have all of the advantages of the r32 suspension and a slightly lifted car

Thank you so much for this information, I never thought of it like that

Thank you

 

[Nevada_TDI]

Why do some people think it’s necessary to verbally belittle someone will ask a question if you can’t say something nice keep your mouth shut or your keyboard, being an a-hole, doesn’t help anything

 

[red16vdub]

Why do some people think it’s necessary to verbally belittle someone will ask a question if you can’t say something nice keep your mouth shut or your keyboard, being an a-hole, doesn’t help anything

THANK YOU!

 

[1.9 130 pd]

Why do some people think it’s necessary to verbally belittle someone will ask a question if you can’t say something nice keep your mouth shut or your keyboard, being an a-hole, doesn’t help anything

Ho after the one who done the belittling first, your an a hole supporting a bully.
No one needs to name call replying to a comment . Didn't your parents teach if you give respect you'll get it back .. bloody Internet gangstas. Bet none of you cheeky name calling bully's would speak like this to someone face to face .

 

[braddies]

...No one needs to name call replying to a comment...

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• braddies
• May 12, 2023

 

[1.9 130 pd]

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• braddies
• May 12, 2023

Your one of them too I suppose