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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: VeeDubGTI16v on 09 October 2011, 11:47

Title: handling?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 09 October 2011, 11:47

ok, who has found a good setup for the mk4 that doesn't affect the ride too much? I guess massive arb's would be the best starting point and all the rubber upgrade bushes eg vrs, tt etc. what dampers work well on the mk4?

Is it possible?  :laugh:

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: richw911 on 09 October 2011, 12:11

Quote from: veedubgti16v on 09 October 2011, 11:47

ok, who has found a good setup for the mk4 that doesn't affect the ride too much? I guess massive arb's would be the best starting point and all the rubber upgrade bushes eg vrs, tt etc. what dampers work well on the mk4?

Is it possible?  :laugh:

No stick to the mk2  :grin:

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 09 October 2011, 16:41

 :grin:

i'm not after miracles, just an improvement

anyone got a arb set on std dampers?

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: richw911 on 09 October 2011, 16:44

Quote from: veedubgti16v on 09 October 2011, 16:41

:grin:

i'm not after miracles, just an improvement

anyone got a arb set on std dampers?

Rhyso did with his for a while iirc  :smiley:

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: jamie16v on 09 October 2011, 19:23

go for a whiteline rear anti-roll bar for a massive improvement. then go for a "decent" shock/spring combo. avoid fk and jom and spent a bit on something that will last.

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: Wayne on 09 October 2011, 21:34

Bilstein shocks and eibach springs is a great set up.

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 13 October 2011, 07:14

Just the rear arb jamie? I suppose i could fit that first and if the back is too lively then fit a front as well

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: Rhyso on 13 October 2011, 09:04

Quote from: richw911 on 09 October 2011, 16:44

Quote from: veedubgti16v on 09 October 2011, 16:41

:grin:

i'm not after miracles, just an improvement

anyone got a arb set on std dampers?

Rhyso did with his for a while iirc  :smiley:

I did indeed.  Started with a Whiteline Rear ARB.  Ran that for a while on standard shocks and springs.  Then I lowered it with Eibach's.

I then upgraded to Audi TT wishbone bushes.  Final mod was Bilstien B4 shocks and new topmounts.  All in, it was a decent improvement although the ride was quite firm  :undecided:  Probably me not being used to new shocks more than anything  :grin:

Title: Re: handling?
Post by: jamie16v on 13 October 2011, 11:22

Quote from: veedubgti16v on 13 October 2011, 07:14

Just the rear arb jamie? I suppose i could fit that first and if the back is too lively then fit a front as well

yes, i just fitted the rear to compensate the overkill front arb which gave the understeer. the rear one will reduce the understeer massively. you could go for a front and back kit providing they are from the same company and kit, then they should compliment each other. my shock/spring combo was a jamex sportline kit which was great for the first year, was really stiff and was going nowhere, but it was cheap and didnt last the warranty. i was desperate for something fast so got something cheap again.
these were fk-ak street coilovers, ok for that lowered look but dont handle as i expected them to. if i get rich one day i will invest in something fully adjustable and with a bit of quality.