Futrell Autowerks 2010 VW MK6 GTI Suspension, Wheels & Rear Swaybar Upgrade

[pockystixx90]

Awesome vid. What's your ftg. Cuz I'm getting metal to metal noise from the front every hard turn when I lowered my car. I heard this is fixed with the fk shorted sway links, true?

[idiotgear]

air tools are always great to have. i've tried it with hand tools and it's awful.

[AXO335]

Love your videos, but you NEVER SHOW THE END RESULT!

[ConbonJD]

Iv just noticed how big wheel arches have gotten. You could cram a grown man into one of the ones on that golf. I mean there are family hatchbacks driving around with wheel diameters bigger than that of an SUV.

[vwtania]

TORQUE WRENCH???

[FutrellAutowerks]

@vwtania Used when needed, when you turn wrenches as on occupation you have a pretty good idea of what you and each of your tools can produce for torque. Torque wrenches are saved for the most critical measurements.

[HyekiM]

Hi, could you please tell me if you're using a special tool on the end of your ratchet to spread the collar that's around the base of the shock?

[FutrellAutowerks]

@HyekiM On the rear? No, on the front yes.

[RocknRican]

damn what did you do with those OEM mk6 rims??????

[FutrellAutowerks]

@RocknRican Sold them-

[RocknRican]

@FutrellAutowerks thats sad I really wanted to make you guys a offer because I cannot find them on ebay or anything besides the dealership

[FutrellAutowerks]

@RocknRican Have you heard of the VW Vortex forums? Just check the 5/112 wheel classifieds, they're up for sale all the time. $500ish/set

[RocknRican]

@FutrellAutowerks tried no one is willing to ship it seems :(

[1971ratrace]

true about the new GTI must be said, this car was announced as a economic fuel consumption car, and it is until the point of use as a transportation to take the kids to school and a trip to the supermarket. The official data about consumption is some 8 to 9 liters, maybe 12liters in sport mode. They lye because i spent a quarter tank in a small drive using the paddle shift and driving like PS3, the onboard computer was registering 41,5 liters p/Km.....

[1971ratrace]

I think upgrade in software chip to increase hp is bad politic. What i really like is the improvement in the hardware parts like exhaust air filter, suspensions, lights, tires, and so on down the line. As standard i think it´s ok, i still haven´t cornered and handled it as brave as i would like you know why? I think the vwgti2010 is too heavy and the worst is it is too tall, my previous bmw coup was down to the ground as a 911.

[FutrellAutowerks]

@1971ratrace I think a lot of people will disagree with you.

[bamuchem]

@1971ratrace i disagree. i auto x my GTI you are just exaggerating

[lesber2004]

$350 + alignment..bro.thats is a really good price.seriously,down here in FL you will pay about $120 JUST for the alignment.!!!!!

[dermagen]

I am saving up for a 2013 GTI, can't wait to come down there and get some work done on it from you guys. Thanks for posting your videos!

[j0shb0i]

hows the ride?

im thinking about installing these on my 2010 golf but i dont it too bumpy.

also when you install coilovers properly, can you expect some things to break because of the rougher ride? (ex. ball joints, tie rods, etc.)

[gbarton800]

Great video!

I really like the idea of team installations. The extra set of hands can speed and ease the process and greatly reduces personal injury or property damage.

I could see how this could knock out an installation like this in a couple hours, which could be a real selling point to a customer waiting.

Nice job.

[JoshChadwick]

Does the front have upper control arms like the audis now? Or is it still just a lower cause it doesnt look much different from my mk3.

[FutrellAutowerks]

@JoshChadwick No it uses McPherson style struts and a lower control arm like the MK5, similar to the MK3 in basic principal.

[JoshChadwick]

Thanks for the reply, I have another question. I noticed on the rear suspension MK4-MK6 they dont have the coils over the struts. Is that why my buddys mk4 has a better ride then mine? But! his mk4 jetta handles really shitty compared to mine. I have a 97 GLX with neuspeed sports and bilstein sports though :)

[FutrellAutowerks]

@JoshChadwick the MK1-MK4 use a solid rear axle, the MK5/6 have independent rear suspension so they are superior handling. The separate shock/spring still requires a coilover perch/shock rather than a conventional coilover shock design.

[kirkieb1111]

about how much would the installation fee be for this suspension kit and both front and rear sway bars?

[FutrellAutowerks]

@kirkieb1111 At our shop we charge $350 for MK5/6 coilover installations including alignment. Rear swaybar install is one hour or less if we're working on the rear/suspension or exhaust. We don't usually recommend the front swaybar but if you want a labor quote its about $250 for the labor.

[gtstunt11221]

@FutrellAutowerks

Can u tell people why not to get a front sway bar on these cars please some people go ahead and do it anyway thinking its good for our cars.

[FutrellAutowerks]

@gtstunt11221 Larger front bars cause the front end to feel heavier and can also cause plowing (sometimes called understeer) the larger rear bar makes the rear end more planted and also active if driven in such a way, both of which are more desirable so we tend to recommend rear bars to pretty much anyone, front bars not so much. If you'd like a heavier feeling front end and can live with the added understeer (think of the car wanting to go straight as your entering a corner) try a front bar.

[ahernandez4110]

You Guys are Great!!! I love your shop...

[jpcallmotor]

Nice vid! You guys made that look too easy. Shop and employes look tidy. Must have been nice to work on a car with only 88 miles. No corrosion and rusted bolts to deal with.

[FutrellAutowerks]

Thank you, fortunately on the west coast we don't have rust most of the time anyway, but working on a brand new car was certainly a very clean experience.

[cuddlypoop]

Looks awesome! The videos u guys make are really helpful :)

Quick question - does changing the suspension affect the car if u have the adaptive chasis control option?

[FutrellAutowerks]

@cuddlypoop If its anything like the DRC system on the RS6/RS4 it would effectively remove it by installing coilovers. We did not get the adaptive chassis control in the US.

[mzugi]

aaaaaaaaa.. i can´t watch this... you killed him XD

[Lumixster]

U guys are fantastic,man I wish u ppl had a shop in Australia...I would spend all I make in that shop...DAMN IT!!!!

[FutrellAutowerks]

Thank you, we certainly appreciate hearing comments like these.

[wuntunmein88]

nice shop looks like a bunch of true pros

[spidersense]

its easy if you have friends or co-workers and the right tools to it. but doing it in the garage by yourself ..a whole diffrent story

[boosta67]

that's what i hate about watching this type of stuff. Once the video's edited it looks so easy.