Ive had the top mounts replaced this week, and i cant believe how much difference its made to the handling.
The front end feels a lot more stable and composed, there is less understeer and - to my great suprise, the car can now be sent completely sideways with a bit of lift off oversteer.
I was coming off a small, slightly damp roundabout last night and i lifted slightly to tighten my line and wham, the back end suddenly started coming round like it used to on my old 205GTi, it took me completely by suprise and i didnt floor it like i used to, but controlled it on a trailing throttle (like an idiot).
This morning, similar situation (damp roundabout) but this time it was a big motorway junction with no traffic lights. Its a two lane entry, single lane exit affair and there was a truck in the left lane going the same way as me, so since it was early i decided to take to the right and get past. As i pass him, i lift off a bit to take to the exit and wham, again. This time im going a lot faster, but i floor it. the front tyres lose grip too, and im travelling completely sideways coming off this roundabout, it was a real tv show moment, great fun.
I have to say im loving my car at the moment, i just wish i didnt have to drive it to work everyday.
Im looking forward to seeing how much difference the new steering rack will make....
