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Instead I installed an aftermarket 'rebuilt' 4 bolt unit. Came with new bellows boots and inner tie rods, was still a bit pricey but saved something like $300 - 500 vs buying a rack & harness from my dealer.
Pros: saved money, new parts
Cons: bit pricey
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
SLVRon got back to me (guy who had the steering replaced under warranty) Yes, I had the steering rack replaced about a month ago and that seems to have resolved the issue.
Pros: resolved the issue
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Looks like the guy on the other thread had steering stuff replaced by the dealer.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Wow, adjusting the steering rack tension made a huge difference, car feels way more responsive now.
Pros: car feels responsive
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Just swapped an r32 rack into my GLI. so awesome, totally notice a difference right away.
Pros: totally notice a difference
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I have a r32 rack in my 2000 NB. I will never ever drive a mk4 without one. Yes it makes all the difference in the world.
Pros: makes all the difference
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I've had the R32 rack for a few years and love it. Granted I did a full blown hybrid suspension swap when it was installed but I think it feels great. Overall turn-in response is sharp and responsive, my mk4 feels almost mk2 go-kart like.
Pros: sharp and responsive
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Yes I installed it a good 6 months ago. The rack did reduce lock to lock. I do enjoy the difference, but I could live with the stock rack.
Pros: reduced lock to lock
Cons: not an overwhelming difference
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
VW is repurchasing my 2017 Alltrack after it spent 45 days at the dealer for repairs in the first 11 months I owned it. Its had a multitude of creaking/squeaking suspension parts - strut mount bearing, end links replaced. The last straw for me was a loud popping when turning the wheel which required an entire new steering rack.
Cons: loud popping when turning
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
YES my car does this also, it started at about 12,500 miles. My car is a 2017 4-motion S sportwagen, mine is so bad that you can duplicate it when the car is stopped or when it is driving.
Cons: bad steering rack
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 12500 km
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