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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: debsie on 23 January 2006, 19:58

Title: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: debsie on 23 January 2006, 19:58

Hi

After getting my turbo fixed on my GT TDI 150 I'm after advice for improving the handling. I love the car, the mid range power is excellent but when it comes to being fast around roundabouts and the like the handling isn't great. I know it's not a sports car but!!!! I had a Saxo VTR (frowned upon by many I know) and the handling was awesome in comparison and was great fun for throwing around...I live in fear of losing control of the Golf as it's no sports car.

Is there anything I can do to improve the handling? Suspension stiffer?

Thanks  :undecided:

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: charri42 on 23 January 2006, 20:26

I would love to liven up my 1.8t too.

Love lots about the car, but must admit a Ford Ka has more balance and composure (= enjoyment) down a challenging B road.

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: debsie on 23 January 2006, 21:50

I know...it's a major downer on what is otherwise a great car. Test drove a clio 182 and had forgotten how much fun little cars were to chuck around, resisted it for the comfort though (must be getting old!)  :undecided:

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: charri42 on 23 January 2006, 23:20

A Golf that drove like a Focus or 306 would be a great car.

the mk5 is much better, I am seriously tempted/...

Either that, or new susp on my car and a 'toy'

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 09:49

Uprate the anti-roll bar to start with, then if it's still not good enough, look at the shocks/springs. Maybe even buy a strut brace, too.

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: GazB on 24 January 2006, 21:11

Put coilovers on mine, hard as nails now and takes corners awesomely :smiley:

Title: Re: How can I improve the handling?
Post by: Little_pink_hulk on 24 January 2006, 22:12

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Put coilovers on mine, hard as nails now and takes corners awesomely  :smiley:

Just how a proper GTi is meant to be  :wink:

DO IT and slam it on its ass!