Probably a dum question this - but is there any down side to fitting a WALK onto a Mk5 GTI?
I only ask as I'm fancying my car to have a bit better traction, it's just used on the road, with no plans to 'track it'.
But my Stg 1 Revo map, with Autotech fuel pump and Milltek DP & Dbilas induction set up are all combining to overwhelm my Ed30's front tyres all too easily even in 3rd gear.
It's running on Michelin PS3's which are clearly road tyres so no thoughts on sticking on much stickier rubber, just the review of WALK does seem good to aid traction.
However in chats with my local tuner about a change of suspension, I'm thinking Bilstein B12, I asked about fitting WALK too and his thoughts are that it too falls into the general "engine mounts = harsh as hell" category. Which I really don't want. I really respect his view but wondered on other peoples thoughts.
I ran a Vibratechnics front mount years back on my old Mk2 GTi and never felt it 'harsh' but then a Mk2 on 195/50/15 is somewhat more 'comfy' than a Mk5 on 18" 40 section tyres. So I'm erring away from engine mounts per se, but would like to know if WALK does transfer vibes into the car and make it harder/more choppy for road use.
I appreciate it's a tricky thing to judge, but if anyone has fitted WALK and then compared the drive afterwards did it make the ride harsher and less compliant.
I'm probably at the opposite end to RR in terms of wanting to hear and feel the engine working and the transmission doing it stuff. Really want to minimise harsh vibes through the car. So would just like people's views.