All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Golf MK5 GTI - Suspension refresh - happy medium for comfort/handling
pudding:
Duncan Storyline :grin: For a minute I thought that was another weird ECP brand like 'Meat & Doria' :grin:
Sportsline = pretty firm and low
Pro line = softer and not so low
B4 with Pro springs might be good, but bear in mine the Pro springs are only available for Diesels and n'asp petrol, so the spring rates will be pretty soft for a GTI. I have a suspicion the Pro springs are purely to get the basic models up to OEM GTI equivalence.
rich83:
Replace all the bushes with brand new OEM ones would be my first port of call.
pudding:
Yup, especially at the arse end. The main source of clunks and knocks on ageing MK5s.
kevster996:
I just replaced my suspension all round with boge stock struts and shocks, also did top mounts (ball joints etc ok) and put on a set of eibach pro springs. Its lowered about 25mm and gives a firmish ride but sensible. High enough not to catch the front (its got a GTI setup) or any speed bumps so far so a good compromise...
No more banging or clonking from my broken (x3) old front springs!
mcblfc88:
After having the car serviced and inspected at a very highly regarded local VW Indy, it’s been confirmed the suspension setup is currently seemingly standard and in general in good condition.
After a lengthy chat with the owner who is a big enthusiast and multiple Mk5 Gti owner, I’ve settled on the super pro ALK with fresh oem ball joints and drop links, he was confident that would leave the car driving very well with the option to then add a roll bar upgrade kit and/or a damper/spring set.
I am going with his advice and the parts are being fitted in a few weeks, will report back the results.
Also off topic, pre-cat delete also being carried out at same time, he said that’s one of the best value mods on the Mk5 so I’m getting that done too.
Just the service along with the gearbox oil change has made the car a lot better to drive though so heading in the right direction
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