Is it called rake.

[Top Cat]

OK car is in for coilover fitting on Friday i have a couple of questions to ask. 

If i measure the gap from the centre of the wheel to centre of the arch it is different on the front from what it measures on the back i have forgotten what it measures and the car is in the garage out of the rain at the moment but anyway i remember the back is lower than the front by a couple of cm 
Now is this called the rake i.e. what is the correct terminology for the stance of the car and more importantly does this gap difference between the front and back of the car play an important role and does it have to stay the same for example if i lower it an inch all round then measure the gap the back will still be lower is this correct. 

[joesgti]

best looking stance is to have the same gap all round which is what i have done, car just looks so much better if its all the same 

[Horney]

Rake is back higher than front. So your has reverse rake as standard.

As to the best stance? Which ever settings you prefer.

Nick

[RedRobin]

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In this consideration of 'rake', isn't anyone interested in knowing how, or if, any rake may effect handling?

[Top Cat]

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In this consideration of 'rake', isn't anyone interested in knowing how, or if, any rake may effect handling?

Yes i am, i agree with Joe it looks better the same all round but as you say VW must do this for a reason thats why i posed the question 

[RedRobin]

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In my current discussions with VWR about my suspension, I have learnt that the rear setup as stock has some adjustability - Via the top mounts IIRC.

Btw, TC, KW V2 is what we are probably going to use.

[joesgti]

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In my current discussions with VWR about my suspension, I have learnt that the rear setup as stock has some adjustability - Via the top mounts IIRC.

Btw, TC, KW V2 is what we are probably going to use.

ive lernt that the top mounts are removable and will drop a std car about 10mm at the back, when putting aftermarket susspension on, the std mounts are still used. mine are taken out to get it even lower at the back.

i think this is right as this is what awesome told me when they fitted and adjusted the set up 

[Top Cat]

Thanks guys keep your opinions coming about the rake and possible effects on having it neutral as a posed to slight reverse rake as standard. 

[joesgti]

Thanks guys keep your opinions coming about the rake and possible effects on having it neutral as a posed to slight reverse rake as standard. 

are you taking your car on track days?? or are they for cosmetic reasons? (like me) or just fast road use? if cosmetic then go with what looks best obv   

[RedRobin]

Thanks guys keep your opinions coming about the rake and possible effects on having it neutral as a posed to slight reverse rake as standard. 

....Unfortunately I can't ask until later next week when the VWR guys come back from racing. Personally, I wouldn't be primarily led by 'cosmetics' regarding anything to do with suspension - Factor cosmetics in but don't let it be the primary consideration. But ETTO of course and that's just my opinion.