ChrisAttebery
Drag Racing Champion
Hey guys,
I need some input on the suspension on my GTI. I have OZ wheels that are 10 lbs lighter per corner, Ground Control camber plates, SuperPro poly control arm bushings (front and rear positions), H&R 26mm FSB and 24mm RSB. The rest of the suspension is stock. I have two issues that are getting on my nerves.
1. The front right suspension squeaks. When I installed the poly bushings I had a hard time getting the rear bracket back into place because the front bushings basically have zero flex. I'm pretty sure that they are binding. If I wanted to replace the front bushings is there an upgraded rubber bushing or should I just go back to stock? I thought I'd try the fronts first and then if that doesn't cure it I'll order a set of the TT-RS rubber rear bushings.
2. The car feels great on smooth roads. Unfortunately a LOT of the roads around here are pretty rough and the car feels twitchy and bouncy on those roads. I'm thinking about moving up to something like Koni Yellow adjustable struts/shocks. Does this make sense? Will they absorb more of the roughness or are they going to make the car ride even rougher?
Thanks,
Chris
I need some input on the suspension on my GTI. I have OZ wheels that are 10 lbs lighter per corner, Ground Control camber plates, SuperPro poly control arm bushings (front and rear positions), H&R 26mm FSB and 24mm RSB. The rest of the suspension is stock. I have two issues that are getting on my nerves.
1. The front right suspension squeaks. When I installed the poly bushings I had a hard time getting the rear bracket back into place because the front bushings basically have zero flex. I'm pretty sure that they are binding. If I wanted to replace the front bushings is there an upgraded rubber bushing or should I just go back to stock? I thought I'd try the fronts first and then if that doesn't cure it I'll order a set of the TT-RS rubber rear bushings.
2. The car feels great on smooth roads. Unfortunately a LOT of the roads around here are pretty rough and the car feels twitchy and bouncy on those roads. I'm thinking about moving up to something like Koni Yellow adjustable struts/shocks. Does this make sense? Will they absorb more of the roughness or are they going to make the car ride even rougher?
Thanks,
Chris
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