4kq springs on a CGT?

[EBavely]

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Hello all...

I now have a set of stock 4kq (from my 86 that I swapped for H&R's) laying =
around.  I was wondering if these springs would work on the front of a CGT =
and if that would have any benefits.  Since the 4kq is heavier, would these=
 springs be stiffer/better on the lighter Coupe GT?

I've noticed that some guys in the VW world have been known to use uprated =
16V or VR6 springs on different models to increase stiffness/performance wh=
ile keeping stock appearance and ride height.

I looked up the front strut housings in the the FA and the numbers appear t=
o be the same (spring numbers are different, of course), but I can't find a=
nything in the archives about anyone doing this before with a CGT.  I reali=
ze the rears would be different all together due to the difference in drive=
train, but maybe this would be marginally better for the fronts...

Any comments? Thanks in advance.

Elliott Bavely

86 4ktq
81 Coupe ITB, 83 CGT
88 80 Fwd
83 GTI FSP, 83 GTI 16V
90 VW Cabriolet