should i bore u with another build thread?

[KI11Z]

All this work looks expensive, but I'm sure it'll go like crazy afterwards.

What else is being done as well as engine, intake/exhaust/suspension as well? Or is that stuff ok at the moment?

Take the time to read the thread, it's a good read and the details you seek are actually included.

lol, thanks Mal, yeh it's all in the thread though to answer here if your too lazy to read through the pages; it's not being a cheap build especially because i'm trying to use the best components and shops where I can, all things like valve springs, valves, retainers, pistons etc. and the shop to perform the head work and bottom end, I could have definitely gotten cheaper but I want to do it right the first time even if it takes me longer to do for money reasons

intake will be taken care of via the Schrick intake manifold, exhaust will be done through Custom Exhaust Specialists (CES) (big rep for super quality work with the abilities to custom tune your exhaust to suit your cams and head work to give you the powerband you want/ thinking side exit ), suspension has been taken care of with Drummond Motor Sports (DMS) 50mm coilovers with Koni 300lb front and 250lb rear springs.

the complete list is on the front page

[MattyT]

Just wondering if you plan to install any strut top bars?

And 300/250lb spring rates, is that high? Been reading up on FWD suspension setups and a lot of the numbers (mostly for jap & american cars) are a fair whack higher.

[Tim]

Just wondering if you plan to install any strut top bars?

And 300/250lb spring rates, is that high? Been reading up on FWD suspension setups and a lot of the numbers (mostly for jap & american cars) are a fair whack higher.

I was thinking it was relatively low for a car thats going to see a lot of track work. My PSS9 coilovers come stock with 400lb front and 275lb rear springs from memory.

[KI11Z]

Just wondering if you plan to install any strut top bars?

And 300/250lb spring rates, is that high? Been reading up on FWD suspension setups and a lot of the numbers (mostly for jap & american cars) are a fair whack higher.

I was thinking it was relatively low for a car thats going to see a lot of track work. My PSS9 coilovers come stock with 400lb front and 275lb rear springs from memory.

No, no strut top braces; I had the front Neuspeed top tie bar but the design is piss poor + the mk3 doesnt need it since the towers are welded to the firewall so there's no chance of movment.

As for the spring rates, they're plenty stiff enough, if anything I want to soften it up; I've had numerous suspension shops and people tell me those spring rates are more than ample for the size and weight of the car! If you want to bounce down the road like an import than go stiffer I've noticed in a lot of my mates with imports that have coilovers are extremely stiff, perhaps trying to cater for the drift scene?!

[MattyT]

Oi, i have a nuespeed front strut tie bar! Hehehehe. It made small a difference in turn in.

I dont remember what rates my KW V2LE coilovers are, but they are plenty stiff enough, comfort wise.

[GoLfMan]

you havent felt stiff spring rates until you have had a ride in my Polo

[KI11Z]

Oi, i have a nuespeed front strut tie bar! Hehehehe. It made small a difference in turn in.

I dont remember what rates my KW V2LE coilovers are, but they are plenty stiff enough, comfort wise.

No offence intended, a lot of guys here have them but I'm not sure what Neuspeed were thinking at the time . . .

[MattyT]

None taken, but why do you say that? And what is a better bar?

[KI11Z]

just the way they expect you to mount it with those silly little screws and grommet thingies!? I'm not sure how it's going to stop the flex of the chassis?? maybe weld it in? But basicly there's no need for a front top strut tie bar because the towers are welded to the firewall so there's no chance of side to side flex . . .

[Mrk_Mickey]

I always thought a strut top bar was there to keep the towers from flexing vertically (ie towers flexing up and down during hard cornering). By the sounds of it, our towers mightn't need it because they're welded..is that right?

[mk3pete]

i bought an adjustable strut brace from tim and iv noticed quite a bit of difference certainly less body roll now
its not a huge difference but hey an improvement is an improvement

[KI11Z]

i bought an adjustable strut brace from tim and iv noticed quite a bit of difference certainly less body roll now
its not a huge difference but hey an improvement is an improvement

I know it sounds terrible and negative but I severely doubt the big difference, it's probably just in your head knowing you have it there gave you more confidence to throw it harder into corners perhaps; I just don't see how it could be stronger than the welded firewall?

[mk3pete]

hence why i said its not a huge improvement

[philz]

This car looks soo good, loving the green wheels.

[AusScare]

This car looks soo good, loving the green wheels.

Green wheels were awesome, but their replacements are equally good.

Good to see you again today Alex, if I find a good vr6 to buy I'll give you a yell.

Tim