Hawk HPS 5.0 Pads + Stoptech cryo-treated rotors - done as part of a total brake rebuild; slightly more bitey than stock, just how I like it.
Pros: more bitey than stock
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Based on the information learned from 40+ pages of reading in that thread, I just installed Koni Yellows and Neuspeed Sport springs on mine. It is now a totally different car. I had been running stock dampers with VWR springs for the last 3 years (zero improvement in handling with VWR springs by the way). The konis are damped / valved nice and taut without being harsh.
Pros: nice and taut, not harsh
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Currently running KONI yellow shocks and he sport springs, all poly bushings in the rear, Rs3 and TTRS in the front. Also running Passat spindles and control arms and a rear sway bar from Neuspeed with a UM haldex tune. My car weighs 3000lbs and I can tell you it is about as good as it gets handling wise.
Pros: good handling, like a peach
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 142000 km
First my intention was only to clean and repaint callipers, but when I've started cleaning I realized that it would be stupid not to rebuild them.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I will will just add that I have a 2L 16V running no oil cooler and an early Mk1 radiator with built-in overflow tank, two pin thermostat, short 5th gear, and the car does fine in a traffic jam and with spirited driving.
Pros: does fine in traffic
Cons: null
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mine has over 200k now, still running the stock turbo. I will probably keep this car for awhile.
Pros: long lifespan, stock turbo
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 321868 km
My first vw was a 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg with 1.8t. I had the car from new drive it until it had 450k original turbo.
Pros: very long lifespan, 450k miles
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 724203 km
The R8 coils are cheaper then the standard Bosch coils so cheaper if nothing else.
Pros: cheaper than Bosch coils
Cons: no proven gains
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I have a few friends who have MK7 GTI's and all of them complain about their stock brakes on the base model GTI, I wouldn't consider spending money on these units as your not really gaining anything.
Cons: not gaining anything
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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