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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: Matt-B on July 12, 2009, 12:40:54 PM

Title: springs pads
Post by: Matt-B on July 12, 2009, 12:40:54 PM

I was thinking of removing the front springs pads, and perhaps the rear to.

I know some people have done this before, but what are the negatives of this, or are there any

The spring wont "walk" out of its notch up front, will it?

Also the rears i could pop out no problem I assume as well?







and response appreciated...

Title: springs pads
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on July 12, 2009, 01:29:37 PM

in the rear the pad is needed to center the spring on the seat

Title: springs pads
Post by: xwill112x on July 14, 2009, 06:58:31 PM

you'll be fine removing the fronts, a lot of people do it

Title: springs pads
Post by: mtle30 on July 15, 2009, 08:15:25 PM

it may cause slightly more vibration. i have never done this, but my friend took his out in his 2004 jetta and it was significantly louder and "clunkier"

Title: springs pads
Post by: carlos318is on July 16, 2009, 10:14:47 AM

Not something I would do the noise of metal on metal would do my head in

Title: springs pads
Post by: Vladi on July 16, 2009, 09:42:59 PM

There will be more friction between the spring and strut and so you'll have to see which will eat through which: the spring through the strut or the strut the spring. Those pads are there for a reason. There are two or three thicknesses which you can order. OEM. ;)