Martz Super Blue 8v

[Martz]

Thanks Shaun! 

[Len]

A Mk2 and Mk3 should handle the same as their suspensions are virtually identical.

The difference is in the greater weight of the Mk3

[Wayne]

A Mk2 and Mk3 should handle the same as their suspensions are virtually identical.

The difference is in the greater weight of the Mk3

Well yes and no, mk3's are underdamped as standard and have very poor body control, mk2 handles a lot better as standard.

[Len]

I did say virtually!
By that I meant that the system is the same and parts are interchangeable.

[Guy]

I can tell you are secretly loving mk3 ownership!!

I'd be more upset if I bought a Rover MG and that will never ever happen. A VW is a VW. It also handles like a MK2 so I do enjoy driving it.


Ps, MG's aren't that bad.   

I was waiting for someone to make that comment!!! 

MK3 Handle's like a barge  never like a MK2 in a million years... 

I am over qualified in my opinion due to having sh!t loads of MK2's over the years, including the iconic Rallye. And yes this MK3 does handle as well as due to the perfectionist that the previous owner is and having it setup spot on. I am sure many would agree that know this car.

ta fella...

I think what we can learn from this is that there is a mahoosive difference in quality between some cheapo ebay coilies that cost £150 and spending £500+ on a really decent suspension and getting ride height and damping etc spot on

Martz - when you get the new wheelz on I thoroughly recommend getting it laser aligned... I did it with the mk1 and it took the handling to another level

[Martz]

ta fella...

I think what we can learn from this is that there is a mahoosive difference in quality between some cheapo ebay coilies that cost £150 and spending £500+ on a really decent suspension and getting ride height and damping etc spot on

Indeed, most vehicles will handle 10 times better with quality products and fitted correctly. Is it also poly bushed all round on just on the rear?

Martz - when you get the new wheelz on I thoroughly recommend getting it laser aligned... I did it with the mk1 and it took the handling to another level

Yep, intend to do this once I have sorted those wheels out. Won't be until April now as I am reluctant to sort them out and put them on when the risk of the elements is out there!

[Jay]

I did say virtually!
By that I meant that the system is the same and parts are interchangeable.

Parts can be the same but the whale weight of the MK3 throws everything out of whack! requiring completely different parts to perform the same! Virtually!

[Len]

From a man that owned a Fronterra??

 

[Jay]

From a man that owned a Fronterra??

 

From a man that still owns a French car?   

[Guy]

ta fella...

I think what we can learn from this is that there is a mahoosive difference in quality between some cheapo ebay coilies that cost £150 and spending £500+ on a really decent suspension and getting ride height and damping etc spot on

Indeed, most vehicles will handle 10 times better with quality products and fitted correctly. Is it also poly bushed all round on just on the rear?

Martz - when you get the new wheelz on I thoroughly recommend getting it laser aligned... I did it with the mk1 and it took the handling to another level

Yep, intend to do this once I have sorted those wheels out. Won't be until April now as I am reluctant to sort them out and put them on when the risk of the elements is out there!

just the rear iirc - I ordered in some decent top mounts for the front from some VW outfit in london that I got the suspension and rear polybushes from but I can't remember what they were or what the outfit was called. it was a while back

as for the rear polybushes... they were the decent purple ones.. can't remember what they were called either (in fact can hardly remember my own name today!  )

anyway... yeah... I would say waiting for the spring to come will reap rewards with the new wheels etc... I always wanted her on ATS cups but everyone poo-pooed it saying it was soooo 2007 

was thinking about you saying about lack of powaaar.... was wondering... apart from a decent service... what you could do to give it bit more pop. It already has GolfGTI.co.uk stickerrzz on adding 10bhp.  New cam?

have you any other plans for her?