....In my experience of the Mk5 GTI (not Ed30) it's all about how the
TOTAL package of mods adds up and works together. Modding my suspension didn't solve all traction/grip issues but most definitely helped. Anti-roll bars (an extremly good value mod) not only help handling but also braking nose-dive is noticeably decreased - in fact, I'm not really aware of any nose-dive at all and even very high speed or emergency braking is very smooth (for the driver!). So, I very much agree with you, trint.
I was advised (by Ray West) to do all my suspension together - Shocks, Springs, ARB's - They all work together as a package and you get more benefits that way. I know that lowering and spacing looks seriously cool but it's not all it's cracked up to be for a fast
ROAD car. Bilstein is the best if someone wants to get really serious about it and does plenty of track days.
Glad to hear that JKM were so helpful (but that's exactly why I recommended them so enthusiastically). I spoke to them quite a few times before going there several months later.
