where to stiffen a GTI?

[BuyGerman]

So I've read through some of the forums only to see you wanna stiffen this you don't wanna stiffen that but then others say the opposite. My current plans are to get tires, apr rsb and springs. I know very little about suspension however I am mechanically inclined. I know basics like rsb is going to reduce understeer ect and what you can expect but for example unibrace, strut brace, or rear brace (hatch brace) individually or together I haven't the slightest idea what is "too much" for a spirited daily. Please school me on decreasing understeer and stiffening up the car a little without wasting my money..
Buygerman

 

[Golfs everyday]

I have front and rear STB's on my Golf-R. I think they're compatible with the GTI..(?) The front made a noticeable difference, the rear made a noticeable visual difference (vanity). I don't know maybe it did make a difference. Car feels solid though.

Does your GTI have e-LSD?

 

[SouthFL_Mk7.5]

Two starters.... Up front; a deadset subframe kit. At rear; a rear sway bar and endlinks.

 

[anotero]

Too much or not too much is totally up to your subjective liking. We can recommend the parts, but how you perceive the ride quality is something only you can determine.

 

[sandmangti]

Some options.

Unibrace UBQ very under rated.
But hard to find. Group buys have all but stopped. Some used ones sell but you must watch forum a lot. Threads need pictures.

 

[Navi]

Two starters.... Up front; a deadset subframe kit. At rear; a rear sway bar and endlinks.

this... plus front anti roll bar

 

[GroceryGTIer]

I get stiff whenever I friggen drive!

 

[The Fed]

Buy an aluminum engine block and relocate the battery to the hatch. Maybe add some negative front camber. Or just buy a RWD car.

 

[Navi]

so basically...

Lotus Exige?

 

[Escape Hatch]

I have VWR springs, 034 Camber plates and bearings on front, Koni yellow adjustable, 034 rear mounts, Neuspeed 25mm RSB, and Tyrolsport subframe inserts front and rear. I daily the car and rides a little firm but is a blast to drive.

 

[KevinC]

"Spirited daily"? I wouldn't spend a nickel "bracing" it. It's not a Mk1 that needed all kinds of Neuspeed bits to fix all the chassis floppiness.

 

[riceburner]

Im of the opnion I'll on stiff chassis, softish suspension is the way to go for street car

 

[jimlloyd40]

Im of the opnion I'll on stiff chassis, softish suspension is the way to go for street car

If that's what you prefer. I prefer a little firmer suspension that makes handling predictable not the horrible understeer the GTI has stock.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

If that's what you prefer. I prefer a little firmer suspension that makes handling predictable not the horrible understeer the GTI has stock.

whats spring n coils you got? I have spulen comp springs and with PS4s tires I didn’t have crazy understeer, for me adding the 25mm RSB was not nearly as noticeable for me when I already had springs and good tires. Still was a good mod cause the ST bar was a great value.

 

[Golfs everyday]

I don't remember my GTI Autobahn with its e-LSD having so much understeer out of the gate. It did have the sport package whatever it was called.