Mk4 jetta coilovers
The rebound and compression adjustments let it perform well on the street and track, they are durable and quality, they are rebuild able as well. Rather than spending the estimated 860 bux on stock components I would rather put that money into upgraded components, just like I did when the turbo blew. The stock suspension is completely worn out. The car is mildly tuned, f21 kit, exhaust, etc. Vr6 gets the 61/39 if I remember correctly. The weight distribution is actually 53/47 with the 1.8t if I'm not mistaken. But for a street car that sees very mild motorsports use I don't see a point in going down the rabbit hole. So you are saying that a "simple" coilover kit is essentially trash? For a dedicated track car I can understand going into as much detail as you describe. Also the tyrol subframe deadset kit will also be beneficial in removing slop in steering and road imperfections. I believe 034motorsport still offers a few suspension parts that you may also want to include (endlinks, bushings, swaybars/mounts). The Bilstein OEM style shocks may be the next best option if you get them re-valved with a slightly faster flow rate (softer). I'm not entirely sure they still offer a kit for the mk4, but you might find something right for you if you check with them. MSS kits offers a plethora of potential spring options. The simple route is as you hinted upon with a cup kit.
Since you don't plan on slamming the car, it may not be necessary for you, but may still playa role in overall camber curve under compression even with a little as 1inch in drop.
#Mk4 jetta coilovers update#
Another recent update ECStuning has offered for the MK4 is rear spacer plates for proper wheel orientation on lowered cars.
#Mk4 jetta coilovers mods#
Handling the other mods is something you'd might also want to do. There are several companies in this forum that have well priced kits for the MK4. The market is and has always been thoroughly flawed in the respect. This is a reason why i feel suspension modifications need to be planned and executed accordingly to several factors other than ride comfort. Its also important the bumpstops are designed properly for the rate and height you choose. You can go with a slightly larger rear ASB, but it is not necessary to change the size much, a similar size bar as oem with a slightly harder metal and mounts would be plenty. You'd want stiffer front springs (between 300-450 ib/in by 5-7 inches), longer rear springs (about 2-3 inches more, 100ib/in less). The rear suspension motion ratio is not large enough to suggest a much stiffer spring in the rear as many kits often have. Your car has a 60/40ish F/R weight balance. The MK4 GTI 1.8t and 2.0t have most of the available options to pick from. You are welcome to go shop on ECStuning which has a plethora of potential kits for your car. Nor do i feel you'd be happy with some pre-made boxed BS as usually offered. Because of this and that you haven't stated an exact price range, i wont assume you want to do all the necessary mods or want to buy them all. I can't really give an exact kit because most of the basic kits on the market may not be what you want or last very long without potential headaches. Thanks in advance guys.Ĭlick to expand.Sorry for the typos and confusion, sent that last one on my phone. Lowered 2 inches on Racelands.Īnyways, if you need more information ask away. But the one "coilover" car I have ridden in rode like complete trash. I have ridden in a few gli and gti mk4s with the sport suspension and the stiffness(if you can call it stiff) is barely noticeable. But I can't seem to get any information on how they perform on the street. I have a lead on a set of new in box kw v3 coils for a very nice price. I'm not objected to spending coin on a nice set of rebound and compression adjustable coils as long as they are quality and can be softened up for the street and stiffened for the track. I'm looking for a performance-ish set of coilovers or even a "cup kit" so to speak with a static drop. I take the car to the track twice a year and the strip every 2 months or so.
#Mk4 jetta coilovers driver#
The car is my daily driver and kid hauler, it will remain so until late this year/early next year. The car is sitting on 17" ultraleggera wheels with pilot super sports and I would just like to close the 2" tire to fender gap a bit. And by a little I actually mean a little. The previous owner literally went to the dealer at 110k miles and had them replace all of the shocks and bushings. The current suspension setup is an exact oem setup. I've had the car for a little over 2 years and have done quite a few drivetrain and cosmetic upgrades. Its finally time to tear out the worn and busted stock suspension on my jetta.