WhyAs said by John_O in his white line anti lift kit review, it's a simple and cheapish way to reduce understeer and improve steering response on the Mk5 based vehicles.
In my case as the WALK isn't suitable due to differences with the casing / mounting for the Mk6's with ACC/DCC option.
So after a bit of research I found Super Pro did a replacement bush with anti lift, so no need to replace the casing
SourcingThe main part I purchased was: -
Front Control Arm, Rear Bush Kit With Anti Lift (P/N SPF3273K) = List Price £79.98 plus VAT
This was supplied by the TT Shop in Bedford
FittingI had mine fitted by the TT Shop, I also got them to replace the other front wish bone bush (Front Control Arm, Front Bush Kit (P/N SPF3346K) = List Price £40.99 plus VAT), this isn't required but I felt as the car was being pulled apart it's might as well be done.
Here are some pic's the TT Shop kindly took of the install process: -
And the car on the ramp ready for alignment: -
All done: -
In total the installation took 2.5 hours
Other versionsAs mentioned above the main alternative is the White Line Anti Lift kit, but this isn't suitable for the latest generation cars like mine.
Power flex also offer poly replacement bushes but don't offer a version with the anti lift design.
Plus PointsFrom the couple of days of driving the car since installation I feel the plus points are: -
- Improved steering feel, mostly on turn in
- Reduced understeer on low/medium speed corners
- Even more resistance to wheel hop on standing starts (compared to just having the VWR fast road lower engine mount
Minus PointsFor me none, but some may notice that the steering does feel slightly heavier, but not to the point where normal driving is compromised.
SummaryOn my Mk5 I had the WALK installed before any other suspension mods so didn't notice a huge difference at the time, however this time I have had it installed after a lower engine mount, anti roll bars and lowering springs. Now I feel it's brought the whole package together and for the money is a really positive mod.
The car generally feels better on the road and handles the power much better through the front wheels. Roundabouts where the front of the car would understeer easily are much more controlled and faster corners the car feels more stable too.
So despite it needing a little more labour time to install which effectively makes it's a very similar price to the WALK I, at this stage, think the Super Pro route is a slightly better over all