MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: motogp46 on August 11, 2014, 10:56:31 am

Title: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: motogp46 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'.

Looking at:
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

Thanks, Richard
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: Pikey Motorsports 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
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: GTI-Ross 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:
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: Shorty 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.
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: GTI-Ross 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
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: Shorty 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.
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: GrayMK5GTI 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:
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: motogp46 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.
Title: Re: Roll Bar / WALK Upgrade
Post by: dan930 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