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Aluminium wishbones
WolfsburgEd:
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--- Quote from: WolfsburgEd ---I'm expecting it to feel somewhat newer / modern once done. Its done good service really so time for a minor restoration and scratch a few itches as we do it.
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You might want to dial back your expectations a little. Yes there are some worthwhile improvements to be had by fitting a Gen 3 rack, newer gearbox from a Scirocco/MK6 (if it's a manual) and better suspenstion etc, but it's certainly never going to be a MK7 Clubsport or anything like that. MK5s are just old and clunky now, but still enjoyable cars none-the-less.
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For me it will be 'more modern' - its already the most modern design car I own even if its the highest mileage one of the three!
pudding:
--- Quote from: probedb on November 04, 2020, 08:24:17 am ---
--- Quote from: Pudding on October 30, 2020, 03:37:24 pm ---You might want to dial back your expectations a little. Yes there are some worthwhile improvements to be had by fitting a Gen 3 rack, newer gearbox from a Scirocco/MK6 (if it's a manual) and better suspenstion etc, but it's certainly never going to be a MK7 Clubsport or anything like that. MK5s are just old and clunky now, but still enjoyable cars none-the-less.
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Totally agree on this, I'm replacing with mostly standard parts, 180k definitely warrants a new suspension. Was wanting to do the ARBs but currently very pissed off with UK Whiteline Performance. 2 months to ship a package? Mentions nothing about this on their site and definitely won't be using again or recommending if you want anything in a rush.
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Ah man, that sucks. Covid :scared:
Probably a bit late now but the Eibach kit is what you want. Front bar has bushes and clamps pre-fitted for a simple swap over. H&Rs et all necessitate drilling out the OEM clamps and re-bolting, which is a proper bodge. The Eibach bars are nicely sized as well :happy2: Not sure what Whiteline present you with, but hope they work/worked out.
ARBs work really well on the MK5. Enjoy :happy2:
colesey:
Is a good point about the H&R mounts as my reconfigured original brackets cracked. Is a worthwhile mod otherwise, making the car pivot nicely into corners.
pudding:
Exactly that, RE: pivot points and moments of interia.
Technically speaking, all ARBs do is alter the cornering feel to your choosing, because ultimately the final word on mechanical grip is the tyre contact patch.....but that old adage about some cars being greater than the sum of their parts. Equip a MK5 with the right bits and the results are quite surprising, even by modern standards. Stick some decent suspension and ARBs on it and you quickly run out of tyre and diff.......far, far sooner than you would with the wallowy and soggy OEM parts.
Dopey:
Please excuse my Ignorance here, but the Mk5 I am getting has an advisory that the (Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front) so I am changing them, looking online a left and right full kit is £70, the "arm" looks like dropped forged iron, and I see some made from pressed steel plate, what difference is the amuminium ones? I know its lighter, but not that much lighter (and less strength probably) what are the advantages of ali? thanks
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