Coilovers.

[kaanage]

Were you running the stock front bar before?

I keep telling people greater roll stiffness reduces grip but a lot find it hard to accept. It would be interesting to see if the softer rear springs induce understeer

[Stuwey]

I might but MCA are not a big believer it seems. The theory that the correct shocks and springs should mean that you don't need one......

Same thoughts from Manta Racing here in SA. I entrust his multiple Bathurst 12 Hour Production trophies more than some plonker on the internet!

[kaanage]

Me? I've been telling everyone that the Polo doesn't need a rear anti-roll bar if they have the stock front. I added a rear only when I added a stiffer front because the car was lifting the inside wheels on some turns (still does, I've been told).

But if the rear is skipping about over bumps due to the spring rate, then the balance can be maintained by reducing the spring rate and using an appropriate rear anti-roll bar to maintain the relative roll stiffnesses.

[Stuwey]

Me?

No, not you. A billion other kids do it as their first mod though, with no real idea why, other than 'they' reckon it's better.

[seangti]

I might but MCA are not a big believer it seems. The theory that the correct shocks and springs should mean that you don't need one...... We'll have to see.

With the wheels aligned it drives so much better, done 80km into Brisbane and back today. The ride is bouncy and if you run over a dropped man hole or similar the back doesn't like it. The front is happy.

Need to find somewhere with really tight corners, out on the open road the speed involved in testing the limits wouldn't be funny

If you have adjustable rebound or dampening, could softening the rear a tad. It sounds like the common set-up for a performance oriented FWD, but will make it pretty ordinary to drive down the street. I had been warned of that trade off when speaking with MCA and Accurate Suspension about my car and preferred set-up. It's all a sacifice of one thing versus the other. I didn't drop full camber on mine as I'd still like to run it on the street, in reality the difference is probably marginal. The car will also likely tramline quite a lot more with those alignment settings, particularly at speed, though makes it like a dart on the track.

A race track is about the only location you will be able to truly explore the set-up and balance. We can swap cars at some point so you can have a run in mine.

[Bayan37]

Just to clarify when I purchase my coils do I need to replace Rear LCA bushes aswell? or anything else? or should it fit straight in?

Thanks

Bayan

[rgvlee]

If you are running stock bushes I would do it.

Same with rear engine mount.

Weak points that will eventually break and when replaced improve the overall front end feel.

[Bayan37]

If you are running stock bushes I would do it.

Same with rear engine mount.

Weak points that will eventually break and when replaced improve the overall front end feel.

Ok sweet probably replace it as I do the coils to save the headache as well.

Thanks for the tip

[seangti]

They aren't typically an easy DIY job, usually need a vice to do the job. I paid others, though forum members can better elaborate as to the tools needed. I suggest SeatSport ones, they are rubber so a bit softer than the superPro polyurethane ones. The rear engine mount is also called a dog bone mount, do your research as there's varying stiffness levels of the inserts, so will rattle and vibrate more. I haven't bothered with the dog bone mount on the daily, its still standard. Just know what you're offsetting by changing it.

[h100vw]

They aren't typically an easy DIY job, usually need a vice to do the job. I paid others, though forum members can better elaborate as to the tools needed. I suggest SeatSport ones, they are rubber so a bit softer than the superPro polyurethane ones. The rear engine mount is also called a dog bone mount, do your research as there's varying stiffness levels of the inserts, so will rattle and vibrate more. I haven't bothered with the dog bone mount on the daily, its still standard. Just know what you're offsetting by changing it.

I have this one for doing those bushes. It won't do the Superpro's straight out of the box. i have a little trick for them.

Gavin

[Blue9N3]

Had anyone tried the AP sports kit? Lowering but not coil overs?


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[Polo GTEye N9]

Just to clarify when I purchase my coils do I need to replace Rear LCA bushes aswell? or anything else? or should it fit straight in?

Thanks

Bayan

Yes best to do the rear LCA bushes, they are crap VW items. I did the fronts too but really no need. Search this forum fie heaps of threads on it. Cheers Al