[Andrman]

I took my car to a parking lot tonight and did some hard cornering in the wet to sorta get the feel. The main thing I noticed - my Golf tips to the side just about as much as my boat. What are the ways to fix this? Suspension? Springs? Sway bar?

 

[Asperi]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Andrman)

H&R Race springs/ Bilstein Sports.... Front and Rear Swaybars.

 

[LSinLV]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Andrman)

springs WILL NOT control body roll. Swaybars do. Springs and shock will help to mitigate body roll, but only as a resistance force. Swaybars use opposite twisting forces to control body roll about the centerline axis.
Yes Yes Yes ...springs can be helpful, but more in a way to help the chassis "set" in a turn. By going to larger diameter swaybars, you effectively create a larger lever with hich to control body lean/roll dymanics.
If you want to keep the car from rolling over on it's keel, get bigger swaybars. If you want the suspension to be better controlled, get better shocks and springs.
Larry

 

[RodG]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Andrman)

Hmmmmm, you are only 16 and you have a VW and a boat....must be nice

 

[Andrman]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (RodG)

Well I own neither, but it is nice. I thank God for the benefits he has given me. Even though the Golf is slow...

 

[dlin15]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Andrman)

oh man, i want a boat!!!

 

[Larry1.8TTU]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (dlin15)

Get a rollcage! That will help the body roll.
I have a 1.8T and a boat. (16' VIP 85hp Evinrude)
I went fishing today!
(college student)

 

[SlvrBllt]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Larry1.8TTU)

I had a 21' Wellcraft but my dad sold it to buy a freakin Harley... yes... it was his boat. One day.....

 

[Larry1.8TTU]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (SlvrBllt)

My dad had a 21' Wellcraft too. Sold it due to NAFTA taking away all his clients

Those were the days.
I want to get a waverunner and paint the trailer to match the car with matching 17" long beaches. Now that would be a pimp.

 

[Andrman]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Larry1.8TTU)

Yes, that would be awesome. Jet skis are soooo cool.

 

[Asperi]

Re: Body roll - how to fix it? (Andrman)

I have a boat too! i play with it in the bathtub from time to time