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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: pat1967 on 04 September 2007, 21:24

Title: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: pat1967 on 04 September 2007, 21:24

getting to know my new car , really falling in love with it!!......finding it hard not to go flat out!....only minor point, my car seems a bit more bouncy than the one I tried before buying.

Remember reading on here about travel blocks on suspension, just wondering what these looked like and are they on front, rear or both! any pics anywhere?

Have checked tyre pressure's seem ok, or any other idea's which may cause this or is it me being highly critical

Thanks.

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 September 2007, 09:06

Is your motor brand new, or second hand?  If it is second hand, what is the mileage, and more importantly, was/is this recorded mileage verified by either HPI, or Vehicle Mileage Check?

What is the full spec of the important "mechanicals", ie, 17" or 18" rims, full make and type of tyre, remaining tread depth.  Also, where did you check your tyres (garage forcourt, or your own tyre pressure gauge), and did you check them when they were stone cold (first thing in the morning before driving off).

I think if the suspension blocks were left in, it would appear quite tall, and also be quite harsh, rather than bouncy.

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: DaveN on 05 September 2007, 12:35

See thread for block pictures

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=65114.msg505131#msg505131

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: 08micsta on 05 September 2007, 15:30

Quote from: DaveN on 05 September 2007, 12:35

See thread for block pictures

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=65114.msg505131#msg505131

Beat me to it again :embarassed: :embarassed:   :grin:

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: pat1967 on 05 September 2007, 19:24

it's a brand new car, with sport cont's tyres and 18" monza's, have checked for travel blocks and looks like they have been removed. Do new car's suspension's take time to settle?, just an idea

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: pany on 05 September 2007, 19:47

mine seemed very bouncy under acceleration when I first got it, has seemed to improve, or I have got used to the sensation

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: Hurdy on 05 September 2007, 19:50

STOP JUMPING UP AND DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SEAT :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 06 September 2007, 08:24

Quote from: pat1967 on 05 September 2007, 19:24

it's a brand new car, with sport cont's tyres and 18" monza's, have checked for travel blocks and looks like they have been removed. Do new car's suspension's take time to settle?, just an idea

What are the actual pressures you have in the tyres?

Title: Re: seems a bit bouncy at front
Post by: pat1967 on 07 September 2007, 21:18

2.4 bar, at my local garage, less than half a mile away