« Reply #6 on: 16 November 2017, 06:42 »
Just wondering if placing a similar amount of weight in the rear would improve ride... the R always seems more stable over bumpy roads, even in a straight line.... wondering if its just the weight effect as a GTI/GTD is very very light in the rear.
It’s the rear suspension design that makes the difference on an R, not the weight. You can feel the weight at the rear of an R but it’s not what’s responsible for the ride quality. It’s more the rear suspension design and settings. Even on 19’s my R was smooth. Both my PP GTI & Ed40 CS feel/felt far more nimble than an R but lack the composure.
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