1.8 fwd traction

[UnderdogA3]

I am looking to move forward with my 1.8 turbo swap but I am beginning to think traction is going to be a major limiting factor. There do not appear to be any LSD options on the market so I can go with slightly larger stickier tires but that is really it. I've heard people mention the mounts might help as well. Any feed back or information would be appreciated.

 

[MonkeyMD]

Wider, stickier tires. Stiffer suspension.

And wavetrac does make an LSD for the 1.8.
Just ordered one although they are a little on backorder. Part# for 5spd 10-309-181WK

 

[UnderdogA3]

I am 6 speed dsg s tronic

 

[MonkeyMD]

Then it should be the same as gti
10-309-187WK

https://autotech.com/wavetrac-differential-vw-audi-dsg-2wd-25t-ring-mk6-mk7-gti-a3-tt-2-0t.html

 

[tigeo]

How do you have a dsg in the fwd Golf?

 

[MonkeyMD]

How do you have a dsg in the fwd Golf?

Assuming he's got an A3 from the username

 

[UnderdogA3]

Yes its a 1.8 fwd audi. But there is no information on the audi forums on my car. I came hear and there and there is a ton of info on 1.8

 

[tigeo]

Yes its a 1.8 fwd audi. But there is no information on the audi forums on my car. I came hear and there and there is a ton of info on 1.8

Ah sorry, assumed VW. Carry on.

 

[Father Seth]

Im on APR IS20 w/DP on 235/45/17 Michelin P/S AS3+, traction isnt really an issue as long as you manipulate the pedal a bit. In the canyons, it holds up well too. Just dont cheap out on tires and practice your footwork, traction should be fine.

On a side note, how is the 1.8t DSG A3? This was something I was considering before the golf but didnt want any Audi Badge taxes unless I had quattro. Pros, Cons?

 

[UnderdogA3]

I got an amazing deal on it and the car has been great. Came with every option couldn't turn it down. But as u know very little tunning support. With the is12 fbo and e30 map 6 already have traction issues my left tire looks half used and the right one is toast. Open differential. Have 19 pirelli on it so going to try something else cause I really want big turbo. I would prefer a quattro but they were 10k more than I paid. Really nice car though

 

[odessa.filez]

op, did you check wavetrac? seems like they cover the 02e dsg for fwd 2.0. Maybe it works for the 1.8 dsg as well? might be worth a call.

 

[Hollywood0220]

Go for a custom tune and taper the torque.

 

[UnderdogA3]

op, did you check wavetrac? seems like they cover the 02e dsg for fwd 2.0. Maybe it works for the 1.8 dsg as well? might be worth a call.

I sent them an email they didn't respond looks like the gti came with the same transmission so I'm thinking it should work. Both are dq250

 

[odessa.filez]

I sent them an email they didn't respond looks like the gti came with the same transmission so I'm thinking it should work. Both are dq250

my thot exactly but definitely worth a call to confirm going that way.
I have the 09G slushbox (zero LSD options) so definitely jealous if you can pull that off

 

[Slick99]

i have A3 1.8tfsi too but with 7spd dsg running FBO with jb4 map 6, my oem 17" wheel n tires were not hooking on first gear until i got the wider tires 235/40 with 18" wheels. You are lucky you have DQ250 6spd gearbox n it share the same spec as Gti.