Hey all,
I'm finally upgrading my suspension, for the first time in my life.
My GTI is at 70K miles and I'm ready to ditch the worn OEM suspension, bushings, and strut mounts for all-new everything.
My plan is to get either Koni Special Active strust or Bilstein B8's, with Emanuelle Design, VWR, or H&R OE Sport springs.
I am looking for some feedback from anyone who has tried any combination of the above. I read Hammersticks post the other day and it's the only reason I'm even considering anything besides Bilsteins for the dampers.
I am looking for minimal drop. OEM Golf R height is basically perfect to me. And I don't track my car, so comfort balanced with performance is important.
Additionally, I want to replace the strut mounts and bearings. I found these 3 links on ShopDAP.com:
- "Rear Shock Mount" https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ng-and-suspension/bushings/5q0-513-353-g.html
^This appears to be all-metal... If this isn't so much a wear item, then I'd rather not waste $128 on them if they're unnecessary to replace.
- OEM Front strut bearing: https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ng-and-suspension/bushings/5q0-412-249-e.html
^I've heard too many bad things about aftermarket, so I'm going OEM.
- OEM Front Strut Mount: https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...uspension/bushings/5q0-412-331-e-vw-audi.html
So - are there any other pieces I need that I'm missing? I already have endlinks and a RSB. so I'm just worried about making sure I cross all my T's and dot all my i's before moving forward with my upgrade.
Thanks in advance!
I'm finally upgrading my suspension, for the first time in my life.
My GTI is at 70K miles and I'm ready to ditch the worn OEM suspension, bushings, and strut mounts for all-new everything.
My plan is to get either Koni Special Active strust or Bilstein B8's, with Emanuelle Design, VWR, or H&R OE Sport springs.
I am looking for some feedback from anyone who has tried any combination of the above. I read Hammersticks post the other day and it's the only reason I'm even considering anything besides Bilsteins for the dampers.
I am looking for minimal drop. OEM Golf R height is basically perfect to me. And I don't track my car, so comfort balanced with performance is important.
Additionally, I want to replace the strut mounts and bearings. I found these 3 links on ShopDAP.com:
- "Rear Shock Mount" https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ng-and-suspension/bushings/5q0-513-353-g.html
^This appears to be all-metal... If this isn't so much a wear item, then I'd rather not waste $128 on them if they're unnecessary to replace.
- OEM Front strut bearing: https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ng-and-suspension/bushings/5q0-412-249-e.html
^I've heard too many bad things about aftermarket, so I'm going OEM.
- OEM Front Strut Mount: https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...uspension/bushings/5q0-412-331-e-vw-audi.html
So - are there any other pieces I need that I'm missing? I already have endlinks and a RSB. so I'm just worried about making sure I cross all my T's and dot all my i's before moving forward with my upgrade.
Thanks in advance!