MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: C4MKV on February 06, 2013, 10:58:44 pm

Title: Superpro bushings
Post by: C4MKV on February 06, 2013, 10:58:44 pm

So, I'm looking to tighten up my handling and steering a bit and considering getting some Superpro suspension bushings which I believe might do the trick. I've already got a Whiteline anti-lift kit fitted (and sadly I haven't felt any difference with this) so just wondering what other bushings would be available to tighten up my 80k miles GTI for the front and rear?

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: MC71 on February 06, 2013, 11:06:35 pm

What about front and rear Anti Roll Bars and Engine mounts as well?

As for the bushes....

Front & Rear Suspension Bush Kit (road)

Clicky here (http://www.superpro.eu.com/catalogue/32/vw-golf-mkv-2005-_to-2008/kit5238k/front-_and-rear-suspension-bush-kit-(road)/)

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: C4MKV on February 06, 2013, 11:17:19 pm

Many thanks for the link! The next mods on my list are a set of H&R anti-roll bars and a Wavetrac LSD, so just looking for something to help with the steering feel at the same time

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: MC71 on February 06, 2013, 11:20:33 pm

^^^^ You is Welcomes!  :happy2:

Wavetech is my choice for a LSD too.

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: RedRobin on February 06, 2013, 11:30:25 pm

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- LSD.

- Anti-roll bars.

- Coilovers if properly set up.

- WALK.

- UNIbraces:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48722.0.html

- SuperPro bushes:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53579.0.html

All the above contribute to a sweet handling package.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: C4MKV on February 06, 2013, 11:44:05 pm

I just feel that my steering is feeling quite vague right now, like I can't really feel any grip response from the road, just wondering that once I've had the ARB's and diff fitted whether getting bushings done would make a difference?

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: Baz300 on February 07, 2013, 07:53:41 am

Drive a vauxhall for a day!

It will make you appreciate how good the steering feel is on your golf :laugh:

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: E30Dom on February 07, 2013, 10:26:16 am

Did you have alignment after having the walk fitted...

Alignment is key.

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: RedRobin on February 07, 2013, 10:33:15 am

Quote from: C4MKV on February 06, 2013, 11:44:05 pm

I just feel that my steering is feeling quite vague right now, like I can't really feel any grip response from the road, just wondering that once I've had the ARB's and diff fitted whether getting bushings done would make a difference?

....Fitting lightweight wheels will make a very noticeable difference but obviously depending on the alloy weight itself. I went from OEM Monza 18's @ ~11kg down to OZ Alleggerita 18's @ 8.03kg each. However, a cheaper alternative might be the TD alloys which weigh ~9kg IIRC.

But it's the combination of several mods which really make the difference - Modding is a very slippery slope!

EDIT: As Dom says, good alignment (not by your local KwikFit types) is a key factor and essential after a suspension mod.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Superpro bushings
Post by: C4MKV on February 07, 2013, 10:33:29 am

Yep I did, at Awesome, and then again properly on a Hunter rig elsewhere!