Whiteline Anti Lift Kit

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Anyone fitted the WALK without wheel alignment?

Yup.  Initially, I just fitted the WALK by itself (I also had new ARBs - but at the time couldn't be ar$ed to drop the subframe).  If you are very careful, you can get the WALK housings to line up exactly where the original ones were.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

When fitting the WALK sometimes it is hard to remove the old part so sometimes the tech may need to be a little rigerous with it hence you need the alignment sorted, mine wasnt too hard after but noticably better after alignment

Rubbish!

A competent tech - with the appropriate 'skills' will have no problem removing the old rear TCA bushings.  Still, I suppose it's these kinda things which differentiate 'proper' technicians with the 'so-called' technicians employed at VW stealers . . .  <dons nomex>

[Teutonic_Tamer]

had my WALK fitted along with an Autotech rear ARB today. had a 4 wheel alignment done at the same time

now the car is pulling to the left? i had them fitted by Midland VW, so a tried, tested and trusted set of blokes. they had it on the tracker 3 or 4 times and couldn't get it to steer straight. is this normal? Jody (gaffer at Midland VW) seems to think once the bushes have softened a bit it'll sort itself, but i bought the kit 2nd hand with 3k miles on it 

NEVER let main dealers loose on alignment - they just do NOT have the expertise (just like they are fcukign useless with air con).  You really need to get alignment done at a specialist.

[the bruce]

TT, my question was almost one year old.  

When fitting the walk you get some toe out even if put to exactly same position.
The ball joints and hubs move forward and so the steering rids get ''too short'.
So a realignment will be absolutely neccessary.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

TT, my question was almost one year old.  

When fitting the walk you get some toe out even if put to exactly same position.
The ball joints and hubs move forward and so the steering rids get ''too short'.
So a realignment will be absolutely neccessary.

Hmmm . . . I can't lay my hands on my alignment printouts following fitting the ARBs, but I don't recall any noticable difference in toe.  IIRC, the biggest issue was with one of the rear end settings (really can't remember which  )

Anyway, I've always personally liked more toe out than standard (20-40minutes over standard) - it just suits my driving style and preference! 

[the bruce]

20 - 40 minutes, that's lots !! 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

20 - 40 minutes, that's lots !! 

Roughly half a degree!  Not that much really. 

[jonbmx900]

I'm thinking of doing this mod to my gt tdi 140 is it a worth while mod ?

[the bruce]

One of the not-so-expensive mods I love most. You'll feel the difference.

[Mk5 GTian]

Should I get WALK done before or after my Stage 1, or does it not matter? 

[SteveP]

It doesn't matter, the WALK will benefit all Mk5's

[Black9]

Great mod, improves turn in & steering weight/feel. Defo a worth while mod

[sub39h]

had my WALK fitted along with an Autotech rear ARB today. had a 4 wheel alignment done at the same time

now the car is pulling to the left? i had them fitted by Midland VW, so a tried, tested and trusted set of blokes. they had it on the tracker 3 or 4 times and couldn't get it to steer straight. is this normal? Jody (gaffer at Midland VW) seems to think once the bushes have softened a bit it'll sort itself, but i bought the kit 2nd hand with 3k miles on it 

NEVER let main dealers loose on alignment - they just do NOT have the expertise (just like they are fcukign useless with air con).  You really need to get alignment done at a specialist.

Midland VW are a specialist

[vRSAlex]

Is it still pulling?

[Tfsi_Mike]

Is it still pulling?

Thanks for the rapid supply & fit of the WALK alternative dude! 

Cannot wait to get back in the car after you've put the superpro & dogbone & fast road setup on!