2G 2g koni yellow and eibach question.

[Th3ory]

I'm installing new Koni yellows with eibach pro kit springs. I have searched and found a few threads on Koni yellows with GC but not really an install guild with the pro-kit springs.

Anyways, the eibach instructions say to trim 20mm off the bottom of the bump stop. Before I trim, I want to ask on the Fourms. Cutting off the bottom of the bump stop seem's like it would make the bump stop sit a little funny? Any input or advice?

This is on a 97 tsi AWD.

 

[Th3ory]

I was using this, http://www.vfaq.com/mods/GCkit-2G.html if I had any questions, However it looks like they trimed off the top of the bump stop, while the pro kit says to trim off the bottom. Looks like I will stick to triming 20mm off the bottom.

 

[randman2011]

The risk here is that you might have to pull it apart again if you don't cut them and end up hitting the bump stops during normal driving. The requirement to trim the bump stop comes from having the springs that lower the car and still wanting the full suspension travel. There isn't much downside to cutting the bottom of the bumpstops a bit other than that there is less cushioning if you do happen to hit them. I have neither Koni struts nor Eibach springs, but I think you'll be just fine trimming them as you've said. There isn't really a significant downside and you will probably never be able to notice any difference with respect to the bump stop.

Please report back with thoughts once you get back on the road. I am in need of a suspension for mine and I have no idea where to even start on my 2g. I'm slightly jealous of the Miata where I can just buy a coilover and sway bar package from FM and know that it's exactly what I wanted.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Cutting is fine as long as you know the shock will never fully bottom out causing internal damage. I did my front on my BC coilovers but i went and checked this prior to doing so. The springs lower the car more so it needs the extra compression room.

 

[Clawless]

I don't know if it'd matter but I didn't trim mine for KONI oranges and eibach springs even though it was suggested. The car ride still feels normal even on NYC's horrible streets.

 

[Th3ory]

I figured now would be a decent time to start this little project. I took pictures of ground to top of fender-well and also top of the tire to top of the fender-well. I can post those pictures later.

I followed the instructions per Eibach and trimmed off 20mm of the bottom of the Front bump stop. The front bump stops were in really good condition and as far as trimming goes, it went good and the bump stop fit back on just fine and snug, no issues.

However, the rear bump stops are in rough shape, I'm really wanting to replace them. I reviewed a thread on how important the bump stops are and I don't want to risk it. I just Hope I can find some bump stop.... I seen a set that looks similar from Advance Auto Parts. But I will need to do more searching. As you can see in the last picture, the rear bump stop looks bad.

 

[Th3ory]

Found these bump stops at a local parts store. Not as good as OEM at all. I will be buying some OEM soon to have as back ups. But these should do for now. The car is definitely lower. I have all the numbers I can post up later if anyone is interested in the drop. I have had lower springs in the past and didn't really like them, I wouldn't want to go any lower then this.

 

[ErikTande]

Found these bump stops at a local parts store. Not as good as OEM at all. I will be buying some OEM soon to have as back ups. But these should do for now. The car is definitely lower. I have all the numbers I can post up later if anyone is interested in the drop. I have had lower springs in the past and didn't really like them, I wouldn't want to go any lower then this.

I'd love some more info! How's it ride? Did you need any other parts (camber kits or anything) to get the car aligned properly after?