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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 June 2006, 16:26

Title: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 June 2006, 16:26

A quick one for ye

I am the proud owner of a 16 valve gti, problem is the handling is terrible..Ive changed the rear shocks about a month as they were leaking and that didnt cure it..Used the same springs...I know when the mk3 16 valve came out it was criticised for its soggy handling but ive come very close to loosing it on one to many occasions in the bends...So iwant to fix it...Cant really afford to fit performance shocks and springs all round so was just wondering if i bought 4 lowering springs and fit them would it make a difference? 4 springs and a strut brace? any thoughts?

Title: Re: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 18 June 2006, 16:33

its because its a mk3!!!

lol

cheeck your top mounts and rubber bushings are in good nick cos if these are shagged then they will give interesting handling!

Title: Re: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 June 2006, 16:37

more like a boat than a gti at the mo, defo getting it sorted

Title: Re: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 June 2006, 16:40

just read that  "fishtailing rear end" = "worn rear beam bushes"

Title: Re: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 June 2006, 16:44

Useful link
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/archive/index.php?f-22.html

Title: Re: Mk3 16 valve Gti.....Poor handling
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 18 June 2006, 22:08

what tyres are on the car? same front and back? you should find the mk3 has some body roll but will be settled once it's reached its "pitch"