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Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« on: August 11, 2014, 10:56:31 am »
Hi

Apologies for the repeated topic but I'm looking to dial out some of the body roll especially now having gone to Stage 1 and looking at stage 2. I've looked at previous threads but before I make the final purchase could someone comment on whether I'd benefit from both back and front roll bars and a WALK system, or just rear and WALK? Also, seen the thread in this area on bushes and would these be a good upgrade too given the ARB/Walk? I wont be doing track days but find the back a bit 'wafty'.

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H&R front and rear 26mm/22mm set up
WALK
Bushes: http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/tt-uprated-wishbone-console-bushes-for-golf-mk5-platform.html

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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2014, 11:35:56 am »
H&r 28/24 and walk.. Bushes are a good mod but can get expensive.. Good tyres are more important
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2014, 11:53:18 am »
H&r 28/24 and walk.. Bushes are a good mod but can get expensive.. Good tyres are more important

^^^^^ As above - The H&R 28/24mm is an awesome set up combined with an anti lift kit. I would go with SuperPro A.L.K over Whiteline A.L.K thought  :happy2:
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2014, 12:48:06 pm »
I'm selling some PowerFlex black series polybushes soon, come complete in the consoles too.

I had a SuperPro ALK and took it off in favour of the black series bushes, a lot more solid than the SuperPro so give an even more positive feeling to the steering.
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2014, 12:50:49 pm »
I'm selling some PowerFlex black series polybushes soon, come complete in the consoles too.

I had a SuperPro ALK and took it off in favour of the black series bushes, a lot more solid than the SuperPro so give an even more positive feeling to the steering.

The SuperPro are pretty solid mate, I would only use Black Series if i did a lot of track days
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2014, 01:24:56 pm »
I'm selling some PowerFlex black series polybushes soon, come complete in the consoles too.

I had a SuperPro ALK and took it off in favour of the black series bushes, a lot more solid than the SuperPro so give an even more positive feeling to the steering.

The SuperPro are pretty solid mate, I would only use Black Series if i did a lot of track days

Or a quick road car.

I've had both and preferred the black, the ride wasn't any harsher but steering felt nicer.

Thought it would be worth saying seeing as I've had both.
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2014, 01:32:16 pm »
Lowering springs will help to stop the nose rising under acceleration and dive under braking. A sensible 35mm drop won't cause any scraping (even with a full load) and will improve the looks of the car  :happy2:
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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2014, 04:17:57 pm »
OK thanks buys. Next task is to source cheapest supplier as prices seem to differ quite a bit. Awesomegti are looking good though for both.

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Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2014, 06:22:18 pm »
Deff get the H&R arbs...stops the roll when cornering...if u Havant done the spring,then get some H&R lowering spring..
I've had arbs & springs & Salk on my Eddie,I was sooo impressed that I did the same setup on my golfR


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