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Offline LowlifeDubber

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MK4 Handling
« on: 06 January 2012, 17:36 »
Ok so i did a search but no joy.Just a query really.
Took the missus MK4 for a spirited drive on a twisty b road earlier.1st time since weve have it.
Its lowered 45mm on Koni adjustable shocks/springs.

Ive set the dampning in the middle,stiff,soft,every combination i can have it and it just feels proper lazy going round corners.
The arse end seems to go round the corner all of a sudden and doesnt seem in keeping with the front.
It has new wishbones and drop links up front and the rear axle bushes were changed 6 months ago,there is nothing mechanical wrong with the suspension at all.

Is it just how they handle?I mean it's not a fast car(1.6 16v AZD) but i expected it to handle a little better. :grin:

Cheers.
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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #1 on: 06 January 2012, 17:39 »
Rear ARB will sort it  :afro:
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #2 on: 06 January 2012, 17:58 »
Is there such a thing?
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #3 on: 06 January 2012, 18:03 »
Ah right i didnt know it didnt have one to be honest :laugh:
I dont really want to go mad with this one so probably wont get a rear arb unless one comes up cheap second hand.It's only a little 1.6 after all.Just wondered if they all handled like this as her next one will be a 1.8t as she said this one is gutless :grin: so was maybe going to consider a mk5 if they handled any better as i will be using it when the weather is pants as i dont want to get the mk3 dirty :grin:
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #4 on: 06 January 2012, 18:07 »
I prefure the drive of my mk4 1.8t to my parents 1.6 mk5 you just feel the road very well in the mk5.
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Offline LowlifeDubber

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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #5 on: 06 January 2012, 18:10 »
Well i think i will have to have a go in another mk4 before i make the decision what to get her.This will do for 6 months till i get my mk3 finished then i will build her a nice mk4/5.Just like to do my homework 1st :nerd:

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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #6 on: 06 January 2012, 19:38 »
Mk4's are back end happy, its a lot scarier at high speeds when you are facing backwards  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #7 on: 06 January 2012, 20:18 »
welcome to the mk4  :laugh:
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #8 on: 06 January 2012, 20:25 »
Ah very good,at least its normal. :evil: Feels like the arse end is gunna step out at any minute! :grin:
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Re: MK4 Handling
« Reply #9 on: 06 January 2012, 21:10 »
Quote from: wolverine1091 on 06 January 2012, 20:40
understeer mine does.... massivley

You probably have a few more horses than her car though :grin:
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