++ VR6 Tuning Guide:
+ Stage 0: Free / Budget
Modding
+ Stage 1: Bolt-Ons
+ Stage 2: All
Motor (N/A)
+ Stage 3: Forced
Induction
+ Weight
Reduction
+ Handling
| Description: | Info |
| Tires affect the grip more than anything else. Good tires
will greatly enhance traction and handling. |
Tire
Decision Guide Wheel & Tire Forum |
| Description: | DIY Links / Info |
| The stock MK4 suspension rides pretty smooth thanks to its
soft suspension rates, however, this is not the greatest characteristic
for performance. Cupkits (matched shocks/springs) / Coilovers (adjustable
suspension) will provide a much stiffer setup as well as less body roll
when compared to stock, however, they alter the suspension geometry. Revised
spindles, such as H2sports will fix the geometry & is highly recommended.
"Cup Kits" are generally a matching pair of springs and shocks, used for lowering the car a modest amount, while not sacrificing ride comfort. "Coilovers" are special-tuned matching pairs of springs and shocks, not only used for lowering the car to a desirable height, but sometimes allowing dampening adjustment, giving the driver the ultimate advantage on the track. |
Front
Suspension diagram Jetta Cupkit install DIY Another DIY Suspension forum H2 Sport Spindles Suspension FAQ Lowering vs Handling Coilovers vs Cupkits Available Kits: Cup Kits: H&R Touring & Sport Cup Kits, FK, Weitec, Tein, Eibach, Koni, Bilstein. Coilovers: H&R, Eibach, Koni, Bilstein, KW, B&G, VMaxx, FK, Weitec, Vogtland. |
| Description: | DIY Links / Info |
| Rear Sway Bar (RSB): A RSB provides more roll-resistance as
well as makes the car feel more neutral by eliminating some understeer.
RSBs come in different sizes but in general a 32mm RSB will be stiffer
than a 28mm RSB. Many RSBs have adjustable stiffness. A front sway bar (FSB) is generally recommended when lowering the car over 2 inches (to eliminate rubbing). |
Autotech
RSB install RSB List What a RSB does Neuspeed DIY Advice Shine RSB install Another Shine RSB install O-Bars install |
