I am thinking in putting back my original MKI suspension. Is this possible?
06-25-2000, 10:41 AM
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I am thinking in putting back my original MKI suspension. Is this possible?
I am very unhappy with the new driving sensations.
I prefer my original suspension. The steering was perfect. It was firm and harder. Now the car does not react as fast and firm as before. I have to turn the steering much more than before to get curves. Also, I feel a sensation of balance at the front wheels when driving in a sportive manner. The car has only improved at very high speed (+200km/h). But overall, it is worse. After driving 15,000 kms with my unmodified TT, I can say it was a perfect car.I never had any problem or dangerous situation. (Just the first kilometers until I found out the way it had to be driven)
Can I get back my original MKI ??? What do you think.
I prefer my original suspension. The steering was perfect. It was firm and harder. Now the car does not react as fast and firm as before. I have to turn the steering much more than before to get curves. Also, I feel a sensation of balance at the front wheels when driving in a sportive manner. The car has only improved at very high speed (+200km/h). But overall, it is worse. After driving 15,000 kms with my unmodified TT, I can say it was a perfect car.I never had any problem or dangerous situation. (Just the first kilometers until I found out the way it had to be driven)
Can I get back my original MKI ??? What do you think.
06-25-2000, 11:36 AM
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Re: I am thinking in putting back my original MKI suspension. Is this possible?
Obviously, it is possible. The problem is finding the Mark I parts. This would likely require many phone calls. Where would I look?
I'd be checking junkyards for wrecked TTs. Also, I'd call Audi dealers and talk to service personnel offering hard cash for parts (read bribe). Is this going to work? Probably not, but it's worth a shot.
In my opinion, the parts that you really need are the Mark I control arms. They will make a huge difference in your steering, and immediately restore your steering ratios. You can have them swapped with your Mark II arms, and aligned on a Hunter machine for a few hundred bucks.
The rest of the suspension can be improved with or without aftermarket parts. I have the H&R coilovers, and my handling is now way better than my Mark I ever was. However, there are a couple of downsides.
The first downside is the cost. The coilovers and Mark I arms installed, cost me $2,400 for parts and labor. Not exactly pocket change.
The second downside is that the ride, for me, is much firmer. I feel every little bump on the road, and on rougher surfaces, the ride is harsh.
I am going to follow Mance's suggestion and raise it 1/4" to 1/2" and see if this improves my ride quality a bit. Quite obviously, I expected a firmer ride, but it is a bit firmer than I expected.
But again, the handling is awesome, and my Mark II 225q TTR is literally transformed. I do like the coilovers a lot, I just wish I could dial out just a bit (maybe 5% or so) of the firmness.
So the answer is, yes you can convert your MkII to original spec or better, but it's going to take some digging and cash. And let me reiterate my suggestion for those thinking of allowing Audi to modify their original Mark I suspension: <FONT COLOR="#A020F0"><B>DON'T DO IT!</FONT></B><p><img src="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds/lemans.gif" border="0">
<B>Brad Willis</B>
<FONT COLOR="#FF6600">Mk 1.5 225q TT Roadster
H&R Coilovers
No Garrett
No Stickers</FONT>
<A HREF="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds">SoCal Audi TT Club<
I'd be checking junkyards for wrecked TTs. Also, I'd call Audi dealers and talk to service personnel offering hard cash for parts (read bribe). Is this going to work? Probably not, but it's worth a shot.
In my opinion, the parts that you really need are the Mark I control arms. They will make a huge difference in your steering, and immediately restore your steering ratios. You can have them swapped with your Mark II arms, and aligned on a Hunter machine for a few hundred bucks.
The rest of the suspension can be improved with or without aftermarket parts. I have the H&R coilovers, and my handling is now way better than my Mark I ever was. However, there are a couple of downsides.
The first downside is the cost. The coilovers and Mark I arms installed, cost me $2,400 for parts and labor. Not exactly pocket change.
The second downside is that the ride, for me, is much firmer. I feel every little bump on the road, and on rougher surfaces, the ride is harsh.
I am going to follow Mance's suggestion and raise it 1/4" to 1/2" and see if this improves my ride quality a bit. Quite obviously, I expected a firmer ride, but it is a bit firmer than I expected.
But again, the handling is awesome, and my Mark II 225q TTR is literally transformed. I do like the coilovers a lot, I just wish I could dial out just a bit (maybe 5% or so) of the firmness.
So the answer is, yes you can convert your MkII to original spec or better, but it's going to take some digging and cash. And let me reiterate my suggestion for those thinking of allowing Audi to modify their original Mark I suspension: <FONT COLOR="#A020F0"><B>DON'T DO IT!</FONT></B><p><img src="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds/lemans.gif" border="0">
<B>Brad Willis</B>
<FONT COLOR="#FF6600">Mk 1.5 225q TT Roadster
H&R Coilovers
No Garrett
No Stickers</FONT>
<A HREF="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds">SoCal Audi TT Club<
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