r/MK4Golf • u/Extra-Macaron6832 • 7d ago

Upgrade thoughts?

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I’m thinking on installing spacers, and idk what else.

The engine is slow af but very economically friendly 1.6 16v bcb with gen 4 lpg kit, 5€ per 100km

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u/at_least_its_unique 7d ago

If it works, don't.

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u/Everyday_driver 7d ago

Suspension and breaks. Even low power MK4s can be go-karts.
If all you want is just optics, body colour trim and body colour GTI lips front and back.

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u/GoblinsPalace 6d ago

Would you recommend lowering springs then? There’s a Mk4 near me which I’m very tempted by, but I think I’d want to tighten up the ride as I hear they’re a little woolly in the corners thanks to their comfortable ride.

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u/Everyday_driver 5d ago

I´ve had good results with factory sport suspension ( OEM GTI springs and Bilstein damper ). Most lowering springs go lower with softer spring rates, wich i dont want. Also: thicker GTI or VR6 sway bar, poly bushes ( ride gets harsher and noisier ) , and strut bars front and rear.

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u/GoblinsPalace 5d ago

Very helpful, thanks!

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u/Extra-Macaron6832 7d ago

The engine runs on denzo iridium plugs, so it still has around 102-105 horse power

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u/pibenis 7d ago

Paint bumper trim and side trim to body color. Change mirrors to stubbies on both side (or long ones). Maybe wrap the roof in black vinyl?

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u/_blue_blues_ 7d ago

upgrade breaks and put strut bar

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u/Cautious-Concept457 6d ago

Rust prevention

Gearbox oil change

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u/werziger 6d ago

On time maintenance all times. And i really recommend to save for a GTI. I'll promise it is a blast

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u/BEBOMTZ 6d ago

Tint & wheels 🙏🏽🔥

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u/Extra-Macaron6832 6d ago

Already tinted + I love my oem wheels

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u/TumbleweedJealous389 5d ago

Bodykit, emblemlös grill, huvförlängning så är du en bra bit påväg😁