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[GTIfan99]

18x8.5 with 235/40 Indy Firehawks.

Try 36

 

[mrmatto]

I run 235/40s on the stock 7.5 rims and I find 35-36psi on the street is pretty perfect. Different tires, but similar specs. Wear is pretty even so far. They ride way too rough at 38 or 39.

 

[GTIguy87]

I run 235/40s on the stock 7.5 rims and I find 35-36psi on the street is pretty perfect. Different tires, but similar specs. Wear is pretty even so far. They ride way too rough at 38 or 39.

Appreciate that. Will give it a shot.

Was looking at EQT stuff today. Noticed it's on sale now. Is the addition of the cobb launch/traction control worth while?

 

[mrmatto]

The Cobb traction control is pretty boss. I haven't experienced on a GTI, but experienced it on a Focus ST as a passenger and it was pretty seamless. Not sure how it is for our cars though.

 

[GTIfan99]

Appreciate that. Will give it a shot.

Was looking at EQT stuff today. Noticed it's on sale now. Is the addition of the cobb launch/traction control worth while?

On previous platforms, I've done LC and FFS. I opted out, because they just break stuff, especially with cars like this that have a good amount of torque.

I did opt for the Cobb TC though.

 

[GTIguy87]

Okay... going to sleep on it. Thanks for the info again guys.

 

[gatoraviator]

Ok, since @GTIguy87 installed his springs, I need to get off my a$$ and do the same thing.

I know there was a discussion about pinch bolts being the only mandatory hardware to replace.

With that said, and since I’m at 36K, I want to, at a minimum, replace the strut mounts and bearings. I was thinking of just purchasing OEM strut mounts and bearings, but ECS sells a complete kit.

Wondering if someone has opinion as to why not to purchase this. Apologize if I’ve asked this already.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembl...MI87Ovuu7Q-AIVy2xvBB19IwbkEAQYBiABEgI2uPD_BwE

 

[gatoraviator]

Now I found this but unsure of the drop down menus when selecting front and rear options.

https://www.urotuning.com/products/...MI8cPB-fHQ-AIVMGxvBB3Yjg3PEAQYASABEgJO1PD_BwE

 

[GTIguy87]

@gatoraviator, just go with mounts/bearings/pinch bolts and I think you'll be golden. Also I would get the oem TT rear upper pads. I'm sure Sean will recommend a camber kit as well though.

Do etttttt.......

 

[gatoraviator]

@gatoraviator, just go with mounts/bearings/pinch bolts and I think you'll be golden. Also I would get the oem TT rear upper pads. I'm sure Sean will recommend a camber kit as well though.

Do etttttt.......

Rear upper pads for what? Refresh my memory. Was that for reverse rake or something?

 

[GTIguy87]

Rear upper pads for what? Refresh my memory. Was that for reverse rake or something?

Correct. Not really an issue for DSG but I think you said you're manual?

 

[gatoraviator]

yes, manual. Could’ve sworn it was the other way around. Well FML.

 

[gatoraviator]

Never ever have I nuked the $hit out of getting springs and other necessary hardware in my life.

 

[gatoraviator]

Correct. Not really an issue for DSG but I think you said you're manual?

Btw, thanks for the head’s up.

 

[GTIguy87]

Never ever have I nuked the $hit out of getting springs and other necessary hardware in my life.

Were you a navy nuke by chance?