Reply With QuoteIf you mean to make the steering a bit heavier the you could look at an anti-lift kit (ALK).
This will make the steering feel heavier and improve turn-in.
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A steering rack from a gti would be nice but Generally what quick fix would tighten up steering/handling response?
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If you mean to make the steering a bit heavier the you could look at an anti-lift kit (ALK).
This will make the steering feel heavier and improve turn-in.
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Its the same rack, just different coding in the control module.
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'01 Beetle 2.0
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You might be able to change the steering weight via VCDS (you can in Polos). This won't change the feekl though - it's disconnected electric steering.Originally Posted by jamieblaster
Pump the tyres up to 36-38psi
Fit more performance focussed tyres. eg: you've probably got ContiECO or ContiComfort - go to ContiSport or similar
Fit lighter rims & possibly go +1 or +2
Last edited by brad; 22-02-2015 at 09:18 AM.
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FYI, Anti lift kit is whiteline marketing language for urethane rear (as in rear of the control arm) front lower control arm bushing kit, and has the same effect as any of the other good brands. They are all nearly identical in form but do vary in price.
'07 Touareg V6 TDI with air suspension
'98 Mk3 Cabriolet 2.0 8V
'99 A4 Quattro 1.8T
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Hi Umai
According to specs all Golf mk7s have the same turning circle 10.9mtrs but turns lock to lock are:
Stock 2.75
Gti & GtiP 22.2
R 1.9
Whats involved/price in converting mine to 1.9
Thanks to all for the replies
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Fit the smaller R steering wheel, and re-code the control module values to give the same 'weight' as the R.
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'01 Beetle 2.0
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I think you'd be the first. Not many people will bother with a mod like that - just buy a gti or R instead. I'm not certain about the mk7, but I'd not be surprise d if to change the rack complete engine/ drivetrains removal would be required.
The labour cost will exceed the parts cost. At the end, perhaps let's say 5k later, you have a regular golf with fast steering. Its not going to be that awesome (IMO)
'07 Touareg V6 TDI with air suspension
'98 Mk3 Cabriolet 2.0 8V
'99 A4 Quattro 1.8T
Ultimate Dubber
Rack is the same for all Mk7s.
From I've seen, they're not too bad to swap over. Just drop the front subframe out.
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'01 Beetle 2.0
Dub Crazy
I think you need to do a bit more research. Maybe use something like partsbase.org, vagfans.info or get a temporary ETKA to research partnos.
Golf R with factory 19" rims had less turns lock-to-lock than the others because the turning circle was bigger. Maybe the 18s were different?
Your just in Kyle Bay. Come over to Carss Park & get my VCDS cable & see if you can improve things slightly using software.
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