handling

I have been suffering some bad handling problems, in a straight line the steering is very twitchy and is hugely affected by bumps in the road. Through corners it is better but still "odd" feeling. I have had the following changed: Front wishbones and poly bushes Front dampers (from ECP)...

I was wondering if any of you guys who are running rear spacers have noticed any effects they might have on handling? I want to add 15mm thick spacers just on the rear, but I'm worried that the car may not handle good anymore. :shrug:

I've had my Tdi sport pd130 for just over a week now and I've noticed that it seems to follow the grain on the road when I'm at cruising speed (70-90mph) on the duel carriage/motor way. It feels like the effect you get if you put wheels on the front of the car that are too wide and when there...

Can anyone tell me where to get a front upper strut brace and how to fit it? Also are the cupra R pedals the same as the audi ones?(aluminium) I want to order some.

Hey, I took my car on the track yesterday and discovered it has some serious handling problems. The back end is twitchy and has nearly no grip, there's loads of body roll and the front feels like it wants to let go. It's currently running Spax springs and shocks and front and rear OMP...

Took my Coilovers off the car for cleaning and to protect them from the winter crud, they are all washed and sparkly now. When i had them on i had them very low and the handling was pretty crap. So what would people suggest as the best height for best handling, also am i right in assuming...

I've had my Sport PD130 for almost 4 years now, got it from new. I am thinking about changing it for the Cupra PD160, the handling on mine isn't the best in the world, how much better is the Cupras? also it would be a one or two year old one I would buy, does anyone know if the spec is much...

Im thinking of getting some spacers for the back wheels as even with alloys the face of the rims stil sit under the wide ibiza back arches. was thinkin bout either 10-20mm. If i only use spacers at the rear is it going to cause problems with the handling or damage anything? :confused:

I just had to have new tyres on the front of the wee beastie, they didn't stock Avon ZZ3's (and didn't reckon they were much cop) so I went for Toyo Proxies. I had to raise the front up a bit cause they were a bit chunkier in the tread and were rubbing a bit. I have a feeling that the back now...

well my ibiza is too high and the body roll is something special.. but until new year i cant afford to throw wedge at it suspension wise, so...... are strut braces any good or are they merly for looking nice under the bonnet? just thinking about gettin a front one, at around £40 on ebay...

:shrug: i seem to have a real hanling problem with my mk1 cupra turbo, i'e it just doesn't want to turn in and it feels (woobly:confused: ) the shocks all feel ok when bouncing on each corner and they seem to settle fine, i just dont have much faith in the car at the moment. has anyone any...

Has anyone seen the review in Autocar this week, it reviews 18 of the best handling cars of 2006. The Leon FR (petrol) comes in at 18th. They say that the handling is to soft and to make matter worse they use a Focus 1.6 as a benchmark and they say that despite it being obviosuly underpowered...

Anyone got anyinfo about em about how better it makes the handling? I bought my MK4 FR 1.8T this yr afther owning a 172 cup and since the clio was gud at handling and the SEAT isnt was wondering how to make it better without getiing coilys straight away.. So how much improvement does the...

I have wanted to improve the handling of my car for a little while, but i have now come across a problem. I have recently moved to a new flat with underground parking. The problem is the ramps are so steep i can't afford to lower the car, not even by a few mm. How can I improve the...

Couple of points first: 1) I know my car sucks. 2) its not going any faster 3) i cant sell it cos im about to spend 400 quid on the cambelt service, and i spent so much effort on the stereo 4) I HAVE read every thread about lowering my car, and i just ended up confused Seat Sport...

After two track-days with my Cupra i am not very satisfied with the handling, I am therefore thinking about upgrading the car with new: * springs/shoks or coilovers, * shock tower brace * sway bars So if somone have any recomandations i would appricate to read about your experiences...

Thinking of ordering some Hub centric front and rear wheel spacers, but have been getting different feedback. Some say wheel spacers will affect the handling, and make it worse, while others say it will improve the handling, I really want them to help the wheel fill the arches, as it...

ok i have a 99 plate 1.4 mk2, which i fitted some mk3 cupra wheels to anyway the handling has always been a bit off imo, and i think its a lot to do with tired suspension and my driving as corners well when done smoothly. so my plan is to get some spacers soon, and then later replace the...

Hi there, tried posting this on the Q&A section but maybe I'll have more luck here. Any suggestions on how to; 1) Reduce understeer and, 2) Smooth out the ride, in an 03 Ibiza 130? Bodyroll isn't so much of a problem and I can handle the wiggly steering when doing bumps and bends at...

Hi there, Any suggestions on how to; 1) Reduce understeer, 2) Smooth out the ride, in an 03 Ibiza 130? Bodyroll isn't so much of a problem and I can handle the wiggly steering when doing bumps and bends at speed, it's teh understeer I want shot of. There is much talk of springs...