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Golf MK5 GTI - Suspension refresh - happy medium for comfort/handling
mcblfc88:
Hi guys,
Looking to freshen up the suspension on the Mk5 GTI i've just picked up. It's got 110k on it and although doesn't handle badly, could do with tightening up.
Don't want to spend the earth and don't need track capability as it will likely never see a track day during my ownership.
Looking for a happy medium in terms of handling and comfort as predominantly this car will be a daily driver for my mrs.
Looking for a matched fixed damper and spring setup, seen options from VWR, Bilstein (B12 Pro) and ST amongst others. In terms of the result i'm after what would be best?
I've also seen a set on ebay saying its eibach springs and bilstein b4 dampers for £300 with new bump stops and what not.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eibach-Lowering-Springs-Bilstein-Shocks-Kit-VW-Golf-Mk5-2-0-GTI-TFSi/331842661330?hash=item4d435d2bd2:g:7j0AAOSwdnZaEusd .... £300 all in, I guess the B4 dampers are just OE replacement?
Also I am going to go for the Superpro ALK, and a dogbone insert although not sure which one.. again probably Superpro unless someone can convince me there is a superior alternative?
Any other key areas while i'm at it that aren't going to break the bank?
pudding:
Handling = B12 kit
Comfort = VWR
B4 = twin tube OEM equivalent
You can't have both unless you triple or quadruple the budget.
SuperPro ALK is fine and available in OEM geometry as an insert, or +1 degree caster as a complete console. Most folk opt for the latter.
Vibratechnics is the superior dogbone in terms of NVH.
mcblfc88:
I looked at vibratechnics stuff but got confused in terms of exactly what would need to be fitted.
Read your previous posts on the VWR kit that's why thats in the running.
mcblfc88:
--- Quote from: Pudding on April 17, 2019, 12:07:55 pm ---Handling = B12 kit
Comfort = VWR
B4 = twin tube OEM equivalent
You can't have both unless you triple or quadruple the budget.
SuperPro ALK is fine and available in OEM geometry as an insert, or +1 degree caster as a complete console. Most folk opt for the latter.
Vibratechnics is the superior dogbone in terms of NVH.
--- End quote ---
Would you recommend a better alternative to the superpro ALK or just not overly keen on the ALK full stop?
pudding:
https://www.vibra-technics.co.uk/vw/golf_mkv_vi_vento_jetta_mk5/463/VAG520M/bottom_engine_mount_subframe_mount_20r32
No the SALK is very good. There are alternatives such as the W(hiteline)ALK, powerflex, OEM S3 insert etc etc but personally I would only use the SALK or OEM S3. I've used the WALK in the past and the bushes didn't last long.
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