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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: matski on 26 December 2010, 19:19

Title: Getting power on the road
Post by: matski on 26 December 2010, 19:19

I want to continue modifying my car but don't want loads of power and no way of using it. What are the best ways to get power on to the road other that an LSD? I don't know if there are other topics with this in but I couldn't find them.

Thanks

Title: Re: Getting power on the road
Post by: Rhyso on 26 December 2010, 20:24

Decent tyres are a good starting point

There is also the Whiteline Anti-lift kit which gives more camber under cornering.  Also anti-roll bars.

Then there's the suspension itself, all the bushes and mounts etc etc

Title: Re: Getting power on the road
Post by: AlanD on 26 December 2010, 22:25

+1 on the tyres. What you got at the moment?

Title: Re: Getting power on the road
Post by: matski on 27 December 2010, 00:35

Quote from: AlanD on 26 December 2010, 22:25

+1 on the tyres. What you got at the moment?

I've got SportContact3s on which I'm pretty happy with!

I was thinking more in terms of getting the power down in general not just in the bends, I'm probably going to get the WALK anyway and was thinking maybe lowering it slightly to give it a lower centre of gravity and therefore more grip?!

Thanks again

Title: Re: Getting power on the road
Post by: swf7y on 27 December 2010, 11:33

IMO a good set of suspension should be your first mod. Whether it's coilovers or springs/dampers combo. Don't go for the cheap option either, you'll end up buying twice. Read reviews and decide what you personally want and then part with your hard earned cash.  :smiley: