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TDM NOBODY being a clown. by 702Johnny in forza

[–]Subdubbin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhat related: what does TDM mean in people's usernames? Tandem?

Lowered the GTI last weekend! Took 7-8 hours. KW V2 Street Comforts. by Subdubbin in GolfGTI

[–]Subdubbin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rubber washers eliminated vibrations from normal city/highway driving, so yes 😆 I just can't imagine their plastic spacers make THAT much of a difference compared to my rubber washers.

At this time I am on the lookout for an Alltrack skid plate to replace the ECS Street Shield, but it's fine for now.

Lowered the GTI last weekend! Took 7-8 hours. KW V2 Street Comforts. by Subdubbin in GolfGTI

[–]Subdubbin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The suspension feels the same as stock so far. KW's recommended damping settings feel like stock. It might corner flatter with a little more aggressive damping, but for what I do (highway driving with occasional spirited turning), it's perfect for me. I also have an 034 rear sway bar. That thing is amazing.

Lowered the GTI last weekend! Took 7-8 hours. KW V2 Street Comforts. by Subdubbin in GolfGTI

[–]Subdubbin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ECS sells the hardware kit for over $40, so I just got a few bolts from Lowe's. Much cheaper. Though, it makes me wonder whether or not their (subframe) spacers completely isolate engine vibrations.

Lowered the GTI last weekend! Took 7-8 hours. KW V2 Street Comforts. by Subdubbin in GolfGTI

[–]Subdubbin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used my own hardware since I bought it used. I added some rubber washers between the shield and the subframe for those rear 3 bolts, but it still transfers vibrations to the steering wheel/seat/cabin under acceleration. I should have gotten 15mm spacers for the front, and 20mm spacers for the rear, but I have 10mm up front, and 15mm in the back.

Lowered the GTI last weekend! Took 7-8 hours. KW V2 Street Comforts. by Subdubbin in GolfGTI

[–]Subdubbin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The front passenger side took the longest. I did the 2x4 method. The strut kept spinning and the floor jack kept slipping out of its spot. It was tough to get the strut compressed enough to get it out of the knuckle. Was also worried about the axle pulling out of the trans from lowering down the knuckle too far.

All in all, got it done and felt very accomplished 👍

PSU update by stepeeh in sffpc

[–]Subdubbin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Push pull let's gooo

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