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Offline tomzern

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What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« on: September 22, 2011, 03:58:13 pm »
Hi!

My friends and I are building a track spec G40, but we're on a tight budget.

What kind of upgrades should we do to the suspension to get the best possible handling without using lots of money?

Ta-technics coilovers or H&R cupkit 60/40mm? Or should we buy the GAZ coilovers for some extra bucks?

We have decided to buy a PPP stage 2 subframe. Is there a big difference in handling between stage 2 and 3?

The car will also be fitted with a full roll cage, and new bushings all around.


Regards,

Tomzern

Offline grungeisdead

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Re: What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 06:15:20 pm »
i've not found a massive amount of difference between a stage 2 and 3 frame, however i've not really driven the car in anger since fitting the stage 2 as im currently running in a new charger.

In my opinion they are singlehandedly the best modification you can do to a Mk1-3 Polo!

i'd go for the H&R cup kit (its what ive ran on 3 of my cars now) and if your budget will allow go for the GAZ coilies. I wouldnt settle for TA Technix coilies, as if your spending that kind of money you might as well spend that little bit extra and go for the GAZ jobbies

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Re: What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 06:45:13 pm »
Orite mate. I have a set of TA tecknix coilovers with new skf wheel bearings and hubs and top mounts from euro car parts. Basically they are ready to put straight on the car. I only had them on my car for less than a 100 miles from new, the shocks are too stiff for the roads in the highlands but would be ok for a track car. Pm if your interested.

Offline Jezza-7

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Re: What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2011, 03:31:07 pm »
If your still looking you can get gaz fully adjustable coilovers for £500 plus vat direct from gaz.

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Re: What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2011, 05:42:47 pm »
If your still looking you can get gaz fully adjustable coilovers for £500 plus vat direct from gaz.

That sounds up my street!

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Re: What is the best setup for a low budget track spec G40?
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2011, 08:23:06 pm »
Thats what im going through now but just struggling to find donor struts.