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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #20 on: 25 November 2011, 18:47 »
Mk3 section is ------> way  :grin:
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Offline Scott D

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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #21 on: 26 November 2011, 15:40 »
I would say bushes make alot of difference given their price, definitely one of the most under-rated mods of all time and overlooked all too often. My passengers notice a difference without me telling them it's been changed. I would say it's more noticeable than the rear antiroll bar because unless your on the ragged edge of the car's traction then the rear antiroll bar isn't very noticeable - to me the rear arb helps with when and how it breaks traction so can be setup to the driver's preference whereas the with bushes are you will notice them even when driving normally. You feel changes in road surface, the axles and wishbones feel more tight and firmer to the body. Bushes - or atleast the front wishbone bushes are definitely worth doing even if comfort is an important agenda, it doesn't make the ride any more crashy but just takes up the slack and bounce.

sounds well worth doing especially considering how much a full set costs and my rear bushes are shot anyway
2003 1.8T GTI 180 - APR Stage I, S2000 Filter, R-Tech Supersize TIP, Bilstein B12 Suspension, 18" OZ Superleggera, Recaro Heated Leathers, US Spec Rear Lights, N249/SAI/PCV Delete

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