Well this summer I’ll be attending many track days and auto-x events…I was curious as to what I could do to better my GTi’s handling and track performance. I don’t want to cage it for obvious reasons, and I don’t want to do anything that will be TOO extreme for it being my DD.
Things I was curious about are Solid mounts, Upper and lower front and rear strut and sway bars.
I’m also curious as to what I can do to have my shoulder belt lock to keep me in the seat. I’d rather not run a harness bar and harness again, because of obvious reasons.
Thanks for the info, I should have mentioned whats been done.
I have a rear strut bar and a cup kit. All the bushings have been replaced about a month ago as well. I love how it handles, but I’m sure it could always handle better.
Thats what i was thinking. I’m going to see if there may be a smaller factory steering wheel. I think the '04-ish GTI’s came with a smaller ‘sport’ steering wheel.
Actually, your insurance doesnt go nuts. When was the last time your agent checked every aspect car, much less knew what exactly it was equipped with?
In my case, I dont trust 20 year old pyrotechnics in my face, hence the stock airbags in both my 5 series and my 951 being removed for Sparco comp wheels. That also has to due with personal preference for a slightly smaller wheel with a slightly larger grip (preferably in alcantara)
Quicker steering correction, easier at speed to turn it and get a set. Granted, it’s also twitchier and harder to steer at slow speed so it’s a trade off.
It’s totally a preference issue, I was just curious as to why he wanted a smaller wheel. I personally wouldn’t waste money on a wheel when I could buy a decent set of tires.
