suspension, bushes etc

SimonCorrigan · Post by **SimonCorrigan** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:13 pm

Hi all

After some advice. I have a 2003 TDI (100bhp) version. The suspension is starting to get a little soggy so looking to do something with it. I have a couple of questions.
Bushes - is it worth splashing out on powerflex type ones or can people suggest any alternatives? I've heard the bushes are a pain to get out so can they be brought `preloaded'?
Suspension - coilover seem to be the way to go however I am unlikely to fiddle about with them once fitted so is it worth spending the extra?
Anything else I should be looking to do to help with handling?

Cheers,
Si

forgot to mention I also have strut braces top and bottom on the front.

TDI_Burd · Post by **TDI_Burd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:14 pm

hi mate

my car is a 2003 TDI 75bhp model now i am not a fan of coilovers so i put the polo down 50mm on springs, some say its a really bumpy ride putting the springs on that low which it is a bit but i recently put a strut brace on my car and boy oh boy what a difference the handling is so much better it sticks to the road like glue

Really up too u if u get springs or coilovers but deffo get a strut brace!!!

Cx

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:29 pm

depends entirely on your budget. shocks and springs will be well set up down to 30mm, but coilovers are the better choice all in all.

strut brace - definitely.

rs_tdi · Post by **rs_tdi** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:06 am

david burton wrote:depends entirely on your budget. shocks and springs will be well set up down to 30mm, but coilovers are the better choice all in all.

strut brace - definitely.

What strutbrace? Is there a OEM VAG that fits the 1,9 Diesel?

RUM4MO · Post by **RUM4MO** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:52 pm

rs_tdi wrote:
david burton wrote:depends entirely on your budget. shocks and springs will be well set up down to 30mm, but coilovers are the better choice all in all.
strut brace - definitely.
What strutbrace? Is there a OEM VAG that fits the 1,9 Diesel?

I think these guys mean the Seat Ibiza one or one of the aftermarket braces. You might find some information on www.briskoda.net or www.seatforum.net

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:42 pm

yeah the SEAT sport one. It's only Â£55 or something from SEAT even if you can't find one 2nd hand.

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:16 pm

david burton wrote:yeah the SEAT sport one. It's only Â£55 or something from SEAT even if you can't find one 2nd hand.

its good when you find one 2nd hand isn't it Dave?