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Offline Wizzkidd

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Handling Help
« on: 11 March 2008, 22:09 »
Hi Guys.

got a 1994 1.4 golf without PAS

so looking to give it some better handling.

any thoughts?

iv heard about Strut Braces, New Steering wheel, lowering springs.

do these actually help.

and before anyone says it im not getting Coilovers lol well not yet anyway, bank man wont let me :P

Thanks Guys

WK

Offline Stu G

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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2008, 22:35 »
springs and shocks vastly improve handling. venommotorsport.co.uk are cheap and offer a good range there :)

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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2008, 22:40 »
springs and dampers, the best way to go
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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2008, 22:41 »
I was thinking lowering springs, but i aint payin £80 lol there like £40 on fleabay :P

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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #4 on: 11 March 2008, 23:16 »
strut braces help with hard cornering, also stop the fine line between cornering, and the suspension buckling  :cool:

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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #5 on: 11 March 2008, 23:17 »
Ok wana get a strut brace then

and 30 - 40mm lowering springs can anyone link me any pages to these as to be honest i dont really know whats what  :embarassed:

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Re: Handling Help
« Reply #6 on: 11 March 2008, 23:31 »
Pretty sure strut braces would stop you rolling as easy and also keep the car in shape if you hit something, not that im saying you will of course, but i might  :rolleyes:

try:

www.volksbits.com

Venommotorsport As linked above

Or ebay for coilovers (adjustable manually for the your choice in ride height)

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manufacturer_product.php?manufacturer=G-Max&category=suspension&product=SuspensionKit&make=VW&model=Golf%20Mk%203