Post your mkiv auto-x setup

[babarber]

as the title says i would like to see the setups of those mkiv people who auto-x

list your tires/size, suspension mods, engine/performance mods, misc

also list your class and your opinions of your setup, if you like you can post pics(always nice to have some eye candy)

[babarber]

bump

[jettaaddictionII]

this stage was when the car was the funnest to drive. Good stock size summer tires on the lbs with H&R Race springs on the bilstien shocks/struts

[CPW12]

kinda interested in this

[babarber]

my setup is still improving as money comes in but currently it looks like this:

stock wolfsburg suspension-will be upgrading in the coming months

dunlop direzza sport z1 star specs on the way

maestro tuned w/ 4bar fpr, euojet tip, k&n panel filter, newsouth power gasket, intengineering 19mm rods, 42dd 3in tbe, evo-x diverter valve, bkr7eix plugs and 2.0t coils

more mods will come after the suspension

[rodgertherabit]

You def. could use some autox suspension Props for Dropping IE Rods in Right away though

Here's My Daily/AutoX set up, couple more things and she'll be set for a while

- Koni Adjustable Coilovers
- H&R 28mm RSB
- Eagle GTs or Dunlops
- Maestro (stg2)
- 3in Turboback
- DieselGeek SS
- Silicone TIP
- BoostValve Overboost Set up
- Cayenne 6pot BBK (drilled/slotted rotors)

To be installed:
- F23 Kit
- Poly/new motor and LCA mounts
- Need some Race Pads all around
- 19/144mm IE Rifle Drilled Rods

[babarber]

yeah im definitely looking into suspension just havnt decided what i want yet i want something that i can keep about an inch within stock ride height stiff enough for auto-x and 1200 or less so pss9 coilovers are out of the question any recommendations. btw i have alot of oversteer for a fwd car( my last event coming out of the slalom my back end about took out the cones that marked the finish line until some quick work with the throttle straightened the car up).

[zero_x_soul]

yeah im definitely looking into suspension just havnt decided what i want yet i want something that i can keep about an inch within stock ride height stiff enough for auto-x and 1200 or less so pss9 coilovers are out of the question any recommendations. btw i have alot of oversteer for a fwd car( my last event coming out of the slalom my back end about took out the cones that marked the finish line until some quick work with the throttle straightened the car up).

get a front and rear sway bars. that should help the oversteer a little because i will tighten the frame up a bit, but try to get your lines alittle better if it persists

[rodgertherabit]

My Konis were only $1000 shipped from WRD.com (CarNut84GTI on the forum) Great service!

Those and my RSB were some of the best pennies I spent!

[GolfCL Smooth]

If you're serious about the track, then the best bang for the buck (not to mention highly proven) would have to be Koni Yellows on Ground Control Sleeves+Eibach Springs. If you order the Koni's from GC, you can get the rear shocks with the adjustment knob at the top, so you don't have to drop the rear everytime you want to tweak your setup.

[mtlve]

def following this thread

[ben_willis]

2001 Jetta 12v Vr6

Suspension:
Bilstein struts
HR Race springs
28mm Rear Anti-sway bar

Trans/motor:
Peloquin LSD
Spec stage 2 Clutch kit w/ lightened flywheel
GIAC chip
Stage 2 Motor mounts all around

Wheels:
Fat fives w/ stock size yokohamas

[babarber]

oh common there has to be moe people out there who track their mk4s

[GolfCL Smooth]

Ask any experienced auto-x'er from acura to vw and they'll point you to the Koni+GC setup I posted earlier

[babarber]

bump

[die65cast]

H&r front sway, nuespeed rear sway, b&g rs lines. When i was at about 24" ftg it handled amazingly for an mk4. The rear sway makes it really easy to flick it through turns.

[ben_willis]

H&r front sway, nuespeed rear sway, b&g rs lines. When i was at about 24" ftg it handled amazingly for an mk4. The rear sway makes it really easy to flick it through turns.

when i put my set up on I had to train myself not to let off as much in turns or the back end would let loose. It is nice though because the more I went into it the more it would grip

[babarber]

If you're serious about the track, then the best bang for the buck (not to mention highly proven) would have to be Koni Yellows on Ground Control Sleeves+Eibach Springs. If you order the Koni's from GC, you can get the rear shocks with the adjustment knob at the top, so you don't have to drop the rear everytime you want to tweak your setup.

the more i look into the more i see gc kits beeing used but no one ever explains why use ground control over other stuff like bilstein or koni , basically my Q is whats so special about GC

if i do go with GC kit what rate springs should i get for auto-x

[rex_racer]

the more i look into the more i see gc kits beeing used but no one ever explains why use ground control over other stuff like bilstein or koni , basically my Q is whats so special about GC

if i do go with GC kit what rate springs should i get for auto-x

You can pick out your own spring rates, or you can go with the recommendation of an experienced professional to help you choose rates. Should your skill set improve, you can make spring rate changes down the line as the kit uses standard race springs in the front and rear of the car.

Here's my contribution.

[Harryk]

You can pick out your own spring rates, or you can go with the recommendation of an experienced professional to help you choose rates. Should your skill set improve, you can make spring rate changes down the line as the kit uses standard race springs in the front and rear of the car.

Here's my contribution.

Info on that front splitter? I'm assuming it's custom, how much has it helped?

As for me, I'm just stock auto-xing For now...

[Crazy Al 91]

Greg this is the first time I've ever seen your car, uber clean, I like it & those headlights look gorgeous

[GolfCL Smooth]

the more i look into the more i see gc kits beeing used but no one ever explains why use ground control over other stuff like bilstein or koni , basically my Q is whats so special about GC

if i do go with GC kit what rate springs should i get for auto-x

The best thing about the GC product line is that it's purpose built. Nothing particularly "special". Their coil-over sleeves allow you to run Koni or Bilstein shocks (i.e. OEM replacement) and give you the ability to fine-tune your ride height and spring rates. They commission Eibach for the matchng springs so it's all top quality. GC can also supply you with custom Koni yellows for the rear that allow you to adjust dampening from the top, another handy track day feature. Because the sleeves are external to the shock, if they ever seize up you don't need to order a new shock.
But because the sleeves don't allow you to slam the car, they remain obscure in the MK4 scene. And one last plus - value! You can build a complete setup for about $1000, but the quality of the components will definitely be better than what you get with a $1000 coilover kit (i.e. Koni yellows are heavier duty than the shocks in Koni coilvers).
Check out the Suspension Tuning forum for some great archived threads!

[rex_racer]

Info on that front splitter? I'm assuming it's custom, how much has it helped?

As for me, I'm just stock auto-xing For now...

Its a custom splitter and air dam made to fit class rules. It helps enough to need a rear air dam as well .

[baun]

If I can get this stupid thing running this year Dont really know what class I will be running yet. Only got to run it once last year when it was still a TDI.





Older pic before custom dash




2000 Golf Vr swapped

Wheels, Suspension, Chassis
Nitto Neo Gen tires
VMR V710's 18x8.5
25mm spacer/adapter front, 30mm rear
Wilwood/ RPI big brake kit. 13" 2pc rotors. 4piston calipers. Stainless lines
Vmaxx coils (crap, I know. Will be changed out for some KW's when I have the $)
Poly/HD R32 control arm bushings
Great plates

Engine/Trans
Unitronic stage 2 (once the new ECU is in)
OBX header wrapped in DEI TI heat wrap
VF Engineering Motor mounts
PowerFlex dog bone mount poly bushing
2 1/2" Exhaust, no cat, high flow res w/ Magnaflow muffler
Short Ram Intake w/AEM dryflow cone filter
42 Draft Design stealth catch can
Moroso Expansion tank
42 Draft Design shifter bushings
B&M short throw shifter

Body
20th front lip and skirts
Fender arches rolled and extended
IOport Tow strap

Interior
Kirkey Aluminium Seats
Crow 5 point harnesses
Autopower roll bar
Flocked dash
Custom gauge/switch panel
-Oil psi, Oil temp, Volt gauges, Hella battery switch, switches for fans
Everything else gutted, (Carpet, headliner, lower dash, rear door cards, stereo, ect.)
Optima red top mounted in rear


Soon
Better coils
Ground control adjustable camber plates
Front and rear sway bars
Sparco wheel
Bigger rear brakes
Ditch the glass for plexi

[babarber]

You will most likely be in the modified category