Hi, I am really thinking about getting all of this but I have a question. Did you try to use the GTI bearings in the S3 hub. I ask because my car is a 2011 with 12k miles on it and I don't want to spend an extra few hundred bucks on bearings if I don't have to.
Thanks in advance
I was thinking of doing this mod soon and was wondering if anyone knew how a person in the US could order the S3 hubs. would really like the extra weight savings.
I was thinking of doing this mod soon and was wondering if anyone knew how a person in the US could order the S3 hubs. would really like the extra weight savings.
Talguy, just be aware that you can't use the Porsche Cayenne brakes in conjunction with S3/TT/Passat aluminum spindles.
The mounting points on the aluminum spindles are thicker than those of the stock steel Gti spindles.
I don't know if this problem can be resolved by simple altering the offset of the rotor hat. But, if it can, this should definitely be xola3que's next project.:wink:
Talguy, just be aware that you can't use the Porsche Cayenne brakes in conjunction with S3/TT/Passat aluminum spindles.
I think it's better to get the passat arms if you don't want to mess with the track width
and get the camber plates from H2sport for adjustment
I finally had a chance to autocross since installing the control arms. the results were impressive. turn-in was much better and overall grip felt good. Tire wear was better as well. i did have some throttle induced understeer but with an otherwise stock suspension that is to be expected.
I'm running the passat aluminum control arms on my Gti. I can confirm that they bolt up exactly like the stock steel arms and do not alter the track width at all. The passat control arm bushing (housing) cannot be used as they, like the TT bushing are shaped differently.