if they raise the front end by 5-10mm, what do you think the consequence of lowering my coilovers 5-10mm on the car after fitting would it have a detrimental effect or would it still allow the walk to work.

EGC might be the man for that question, he seems pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the suspension

Sounds like a reasonable proposition; all it would do, will be to reduce the available suspension travel back to what it was originally and help restore the CofG back to original as well.

If anything the raising of the ride height (albeit on a vRS to the OE level of a ordinary Octy) has a detrimental effect on the overall handling of the car except that this is then countered by the positive effects of the WALK.

In two words; Do it.

I must that I can't see how the WALK would raise the front of the car 5-10mm. The WALK (which is basically a replacement 'console bush' for the back of the lower control arm) should not significantly change the ride-height - its only effecting a tiny change in caster angle (half a degree). I have fitted these to Subaru's (basically work in the same way) and we never noticed any change in ride height. I can imagine 1-2mm, but no more. OTOH I have never actually fitted one to or Skoda, or indeed even seen a Skoda with one fitted.

BTW - how are you guys in the UK getting on with your insurance companies after fitting a WALK? Its the kind of thing they can be fussy about and ask for an 'engineers report' (basically because they don't understand what it is) - that was my experience on the Scoobys anyway. Don't be tempted not to tell, because they stick out like a sore thumb (yellow bushes an all) and it you have an accident (your fault or not) and the insurance company adjuster spots it you'll be in hot water.

working in germany is awesome. the insurance company wanted to know the mods, but didnt increase trhe premium. Dreading coming back to the uk, especially as ill be stage 2+ by then.

reference the ride height bit though, I think i would have to level it back out it would look ridiculous else. I just wanted to make sure that lowering the front after fitting wouldnt counter act the WALK working. I cant see it doing that personally, it is still going to have that half degree of caster, still has the stiffer bush.

the bit i was wandering was on acceleration, will the anti lift bit work, as someone here mentioned before it works by softening the load on the suspension. which by lowering the car further might cancel it out.

BTW - how are you guys in the UK getting on with your insurance companies after fitting a WALK? Its the kind of thing they can be fussy about and ask for an 'engineers report' (basically because they don't understand what it is) - that was my experience on the Scoobys anyway. Don't be tempted not to tell, because they stick out like a sore thumb (yellow bushes an all) and it you have an accident (your fault or not) and the insurance company adjuster spots it you'll be in hot water.

Not suggesting you don't tell your insurers...but apply a liberal coat of carbon black Waxoyl and it all blends in nicely with the OEM stuff underneath...

This has got to be next on my list of mods to do! This and 10 other mods!

Not suggesting you don't tell your insurers...but apply a liberal coat of carbon black Waxoyl and it all blends in nicely with the OEM stuff underneath...

Tut Tut Tut

I'm sure if they really wanted to get out of paying they would know the difference between OEM & Aftermarket. But you may be lucky

Carl:thumbup:

especially as they are gold, and have a different colour bush. still havent fitted mine.

haver you not ordered the WALK yet carl, you know you want to

Im seriously considering it.

Might get the TT lower arms you spoke about aswell. Have you fitted WALK & those arms yet?

Get them FSD's fitted now young man. You are spoiling your car :P

Carl:thumbup:

no i havent fitted them yet. i want to get all the parts fitted in one go to save money on labour, then have it fully set up for some hardcore abuse.

planning on uprated engine mounts, poly bushes all around, TT lower arms, and the walk, plus when i get my bonus early next year im getting the LSD fitted along with my brakes. the wife has even ok'd it

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Get them FSD's fitted now young man. You are spoiling your car :P

Carl:thumbup:

but i have supreme weight distribution.:P..and not enough wonga available at the moment:thumbdwn:. TBH ill prob end up changing the AP coilovers for KW or Bilstein top end versions towards after the other stuff. I want a road legal go cart with a huge boot

Axle tramp on full bore acceleration has disappeared. The ESP light now flickers, but none of the awful hammering previously encountered.

Have others with the WALK also experienced a cancelling or a big reduction of axle tramp? This would be a big reason in itself for getting a WALK imho - axle tramp is quite a problem for me in a petrol VRS particularly in the wet (and I suspect the same for everyone with anything Stage I or beyond).

Also, despite the the primary reason for doing a remap being the big gains in torque as is often mentioned, one of the limiting factors for me in going beyond a Stage I was my feeling that the car just couldn't put the power down in lower gears or it could be a problem accelerating in a turn...the description of the effects of the WALK seem to do a lot to alleviate this. Would others agree?

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silly typo

Have others with the WALK also experienced a cancelling or a big reduction of axle tramp? This would be a big reason in itself for getting a WALK imho - axle tramp is quite a problem for me in a petrol VRS particularly in the wet (and I suspect the same for everyone with anything Stage I or beyond).

Also, despite the the primary reason for doing a remap being the big gains in torque as is often mentioned, one of the limiting factors for me in going beyond a Stage I was my feeling that the car just couldn't put the power down in lower gears or it could be a problem accelerating in a turn...the description of the effects of the WALK seem to do a lot to alleviate this. Would others agree?

My experience would suggest yes, it does improve tramp, but does not eliminate it. You still need to exercise care when really ragging it on pull-away from rest. But the improvement in plough-on understeer is immense and is reason enought to fit the kit IMO.

Traction and axle tramp was a limiting factor for me, particularly with my 293 lb ft of TDI torques!

The WALK has all but eliminated this. I've still got to be a bit careful in the wet but in the dry traction is now excellent. If the front wheels do spin at all they tend to do so as 'controlled' wheelspin with no feel of axle tramp ..... and yes, traction & reduced understeer when cornering under power is also a benefit.

Have others with the WALK also experienced a cancelling or a big reduction of axle tramp? This would be a big reason in itself for getting a WALK imho - axle tramp is quite a problem for me in a petrol VRS particularly in the wet (and I suspect the same for everyone with anything Stage I or beyond).

Also, despite the the primary reason for doing a remap being the big gains in torque as is often mentioned, one of the limiting factors for me in going beyond a Stage I was my feeling that the car just couldn't put the power down in lower gears or it could be a problem accelerating in a turn...the description of the effects of the WALK seem to do a lot to alleviate this. Would others agree?

WALK cured a lot of traction problems, specially on wet. You really have to push hard to have traction problems with ESP on and WALK. It really helped by tightening the whole front of the car, so that turning is much more clear and precise. I had matched it with a RARB, to my satisfaction.

Can't but recommend it for its results.

id agree with all the above and cant wait for the walk and my lower arms to go on.

But I found by being more progressive with the accellerator pedal is enough.

The way i was shown was to imagine a piece of string attaches from the bottom of the steering wheel to the accelerator, so if the steering wheel is locked you cant press the pedal down but the straighter the wheel becomes the more the pedal can be depressed, it sounds obvious but i find i corner better when thinking about it. No body wants power understeer, unless you have a nice wide open corner on a track with no oncoming traffic.

supposably with the quaife diff though, you need to re-learn cornering as you power on far far earlier and let the LSD deal with it

Fitted WALK today, £70 at Midland VW.

I already have a Neuspeed RARB.

Car definitely feels better when cornering and accelerates out with less wheel spin. The combination is to hugely reduce the car's inherent understaeer - which I like.

Ive not had a decent long drive yet to give a more detailed overview. But my impression is pretty good so far.

Fitted WALK today, £70 at Midland VW.

I already have a Neuspeed RARB.

Car definitely feels better when cornering and accelerates out with less wheel spin. The combination is to hugely reduce the car's inherent understaeer - which I like.

Ive not had a decent long drive yet to give a more detailed overview. But my impression is pretty good so far.

Well done; top notch. It would be advisable to have a full 4 wheel geometry check, just to make sure that everything is lined up correctly.

Having had my WALK fitted for a while, apart from the obvious benefit to traction in general and sharpening of the steering response, perhaps the best improvement is the ability to put power down in a slow/medium speed corner (roundabout?) without the front end 'washing out' with understeer; if anything the harder you push the more the WALK negates understeer and pulls the car into the corner (apex). :D

This is a great mod.

My experience today (dry conditions & bluefinned): It allows you to put the power right down with minimum wheelspin and none of that awful tramping . Pulling out fast from a junction is so much easier too - previously I was always having to back off to stop tramping and wheel spin. I dont drive like this all the time but its really nice to know that the car will behave now when I want acceleration from low speeds.

And then there are the cornering improvements too.

Money well spent IMO.

I've been thinking about this little mod for a while now and judging by what I've read on here and on the GolfmkV forum, I'm sold.

Where's the best place to get these WALKs from (i.e. cheapest)?

P.S. Has anyone tried the little dogbone engine mount thingy? Worth it?

I've been thinking about this little mod for a while now and judging by what I've read on here and on the GolfmkV forum, I'm sold.

Where's the best place to get these WALKs from (i.e. cheapest)?

P.S. Has anyone tried the little dogbone engine mount thingy? Worth it?

I got my WALK mail order from Demon Tweeks and then had my local dealer fit it.

For you I would suggest you contact JKM in Portsmouth, they are Briskoda partners, are always price competitive and will fit the WALK for you as well.

PS> I have been told the dogbone thingy is worth it; JKM will sort you out on this as well.

I've been thinking about this little mod for a while now and judging by what I've read on here and on the GolfmkV forum, I'm sold.

Where's the best place to get these WALKs from (i.e. cheapest)?

P.S. Has anyone tried the little dogbone engine mount thingy? Worth it?

Sadly the dogbone thingy only fits the petrol vRS:mad:

Sadly the dogbone thingy only fits the petrol vRS:mad:

Yeah; I know! I want one! but Karlos69 has the TFSI so is OK.