TT Mk1 - new suspension needed
Discussion
Just bought a nice mk1 TT and looking to add new damping. Can anyone recommend the best option, which to buy and where to get it done? I’m in Cardiff.
Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Edited by Fokker on Monday 25th February 21:25
Fokker said:
Just bought a nice mk1 TT and looking to add new damping. Can anyone recommend the best option, which to buy and where to get it done? I’m in Cardiff.
Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Gwent VW (indy) did some suspension work on my TT and were pretty good.Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Edited by Fokker on Monday 25th February 21:25
Indigo-GT at ystrad mynach get praise on PH often too.
Fokker said:
Just bought a nice mk1 TT and looking to add new damping. Can anyone recommend the best option, which to buy and where to get it done? I’m in Cardiff.
Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
I would try the oem TT '240 Sport' suspension and see how you get on with that. Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Edited by Fokker on Monday 25th February 21:25
If you find that too stiff and crashy, you won't like KW V3s, or Bilstein B14s etc etc because, to be blunt, the MK1 TT / MK4 Golf platform flexes too much to make top end suspension kits worthwhile. Been there, wasted the money, got the Tee shirt.
Ok cheers for the suggestions. The car was bought as an upgrade to a friends diesel polo. It was cheap and hence I just want to add some decent damping as what’s on it now feels tired. I’m aware they’re not the best handing cars and feel quite numb / not a great platform.
I was advised to look at the ST X passive dampers from KW. Anyone think this is a good route? I want decent damping non stuff and crashy / better than it currently has. ST X coming in at about a grand fitted.
I’ve replaced ball joints and suspension arms which were tired.
Cheers
I was advised to look at the ST X passive dampers from KW. Anyone think this is a good route? I want decent damping non stuff and crashy / better than it currently has. ST X coming in at about a grand fitted.
I’ve replaced ball joints and suspension arms which were tired.
Cheers
rottenegg said:
Fokker said:
Just bought a nice mk1 TT and looking to add new damping. Can anyone recommend the best option, which to buy and where to get it done? I’m in Cardiff.
Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
I would try the oem TT '240 Sport' suspension and see how you get on with that. Thinking KW3 but are there any less expensive options?
Just edited to say I’d like to keep the original ride height as much as possible and maintain a good ride but want better damping and road holding.
Edited by Fokker on Monday 25th February 21:25
If you find that too stiff and crashy, you won't like KW V3s, or Bilstein B14s etc etc because, to be blunt, the MK1 TT / MK4 Golf platform flexes too much to make top end suspension kits worthwhile. Been there, wasted the money, got the Tee shirt.
Any idea on cost? Like the idea of oem
A great upgrade is to replace the bushes with powerflex to include the steering rack BUT include cb auto "cookbots" to go to the pre-recall setup. The Bilstein b series "developed on Nurburgring" is supposed to be better than standard and then put R32 front and rear anti rolls bars, straight swap with powerflex bushes.
The suspension from top mounts wear regularly so swap to powerflex too (easy spot is a gap between strut top and mount)
My car is really smooth with this lot and it is a Roadster (Roadster subframe has extra bracing)
The suspension from top mounts wear regularly so swap to powerflex too (easy spot is a gap between strut top and mount)
My car is really smooth with this lot and it is a Roadster (Roadster subframe has extra bracing)
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