Hi guys,
Car is 2007 GT TDI 140.
SO, I want to do the opposite of what most people want, and make it MORE COMFORTABLE!
I'd like to keep this car for the power and speed but want it to be totally smooth for very long distances. Budget is about 1000.
The wheels have been changed from 17" alloys to 15" steels (now softer and somehow faster)
BUT
Problem 1 - the steering has gone crazy light and unsettled at high speeds because of the narrower tyres (195 vs 225) - do I need to fit a steering rack out of a non-GT to fix this?
Problem 2 - my garage tells me they can't fit non-GT dampers at the front because they are a different diameter and don't fit. What's going on here? Surely something can be done about that?
Feel free to tell me I'm wasting my time, or I'm crazy etc. But if anyone can offer advice how to get a non-sport ride out of a GT I'm all ears.
Cheers,
DG
Car is 2007 GT TDI 140.
SO, I want to do the opposite of what most people want, and make it MORE COMFORTABLE!
I'd like to keep this car for the power and speed but want it to be totally smooth for very long distances. Budget is about 1000.
The wheels have been changed from 17" alloys to 15" steels (now softer and somehow faster)
BUT
Problem 1 - the steering has gone crazy light and unsettled at high speeds because of the narrower tyres (195 vs 225) - do I need to fit a steering rack out of a non-GT to fix this?
Problem 2 - my garage tells me they can't fit non-GT dampers at the front because they are a different diameter and don't fit. What's going on here? Surely something can be done about that?
Feel free to tell me I'm wasting my time, or I'm crazy etc. But if anyone can offer advice how to get a non-sport ride out of a GT I'm all ears.
Cheers,
DG