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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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Default Ek3 vs ek4 springs

Hi guys just bought my first ek3. Was a long time eg hatch owner. Would converting from ek3 spring to ek4 spring be an upgrade?
Like ride height stiffer ride etc. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 04:10 AM
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The car will ride slightly stiffer and sit slightly higher.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 05:53 AM
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Higher? Okay gonna install them on Wednesday. The car actually has coil over sleeves on it. Ride is way to stiff and I got the Ek4 springs free.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 07:00 AM
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Yes, higher. Both EK4 and EK3 have the same ride height. Since the EK3 is lighter, if you put EK4 springs on an EK3 it will sit higher, more noticeably in front.
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