40K mile update: Raves for the car, and suspension/handling questions.
08-15-2006, 09:33 AM
#1
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40K mile update: Raves for the car, and suspension/handling questions.
The TT reached 40K miles recently and my love for it was reignited. I had planned to replace it once the warranty was up, but the car has been such a pleasure to have (even year-round in the Northwest) that I think I'll keep it (plus, the wife loves it as much as I do). I went for a spirited drive and rediscovered how alive the car feels on narrow twisties. The thing sets up SO nicely when you're hard on the brakes and heel-and-toeing into a curve - load it up properly and it'll really dig and squat into the turn. I have the 19mm rear anti-roll bar and Bilstein/H&R suspension. Running 225/40s on 18" wheels.
Questions: Even with the bar and the suspension, the car understeers more than I'd like on really sharp turns. Also, the steering gets very light and numb at the limit.
-Will a 25mm front bar, even though it stiffens the front end, mitigate either of these issues?
-What about poly bushings?
- For those of you with the Haldex control module, how does this address these two issues, if at all?
I suppose I could go with 21mm rear bar, possibly, or search for Mk. I arms.
Gratuitous shiny pose:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/43649/cannon_beach_041.jpg">
Questions: Even with the bar and the suspension, the car understeers more than I'd like on really sharp turns. Also, the steering gets very light and numb at the limit.
-Will a 25mm front bar, even though it stiffens the front end, mitigate either of these issues?
-What about poly bushings?
- For those of you with the Haldex control module, how does this address these two issues, if at all?
I suppose I could go with 21mm rear bar, possibly, or search for Mk. I arms.
Gratuitous shiny pose:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/43649/cannon_beach_041.jpg">
08-15-2006, 09:38 AM
#2
Increasing the front bar will...>>
Increase understeer. A good alignment and tire pressure adjustment may be all you need. Try running equal pressures front and rear and see how it feels....<ul><li><a href="http://www.rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html">Chassis tuning chart</a></li></ul>
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08-15-2006, 09:47 AM
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Thanks. I'm running 35/38 psi F/R but I could use an alignment.
That list is very helpful. I like these suggestions:
"Drive a different line.
Use weight transfer to your advantage."
"Drive a different line.
Use weight transfer to your advantage."