suspension overhaul

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I am trying to recondition my corrado for some track days and weekend fun. During the winter month I would like to redo the suspension which is starting to feel a bit slopy.

 

What parts should I replace, and which ones do I dare to get lowprice? (ie GFS)

 

This is what I am thinking:

Koni shocks

H&R springs

wishbones

powerflex bushings in the front

OE bushings in the rear

top mounts (front and rear)

top bearings

ball joints

swaybar links

and of course a wheel alignment!

 

Did I miss anything? What parts should I go to the stealer for and what do I dare to buy from GFS?

 

Also have some Ibiza R brembos just laying around on a shelf in the garage ;)

 

/Carl

[Neil VR6 0]

Ideally I'd buy VAG all the way but financially this isn't a luxury I always have! I would also get OE front bushes although the fact that you're planning some track time might mean poly's might be better. Sounds like a pretty comprehensive list. I've done pretty much what you've said over the past year (different dampers and springs though) and it's made the car feel a lot more surefooted. Some barely road legal track day tyres perhaps?

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Of course VAG parts would be nice, but my wallet isn't that big :oops:

 

Some R tires would be nice, but I'll wait until April when the winter tires come off to see if I can afford some :twisted: R tires for 16" can be quite expensive (smaller wont do if I use the Brembos...)

 

/Carl

[coolrado 0]

if your considering dropping it low on the koni/hr's the general feeling seems there is no need for the vag rear bushes, so poly's all round would be better as the passive rear steer is lost when lowering anyway.

[Supercharged 2]

The only thing I can think that you've missed is Bumpstops and the rear ones will be knackered! - get these from GSF as they are rubber rather than foam so will last longer!

 

Anything else OE I would get from VAG - especially the topmounts as they are far better quality than the GSF items!