Verkline Review - the best LCA for your MK7 GTI or R (So why have I removed them?)

In this video I review the Verkilne LCA on the MK7 GTI
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[@GTI_CHHA]

Cool video and entertaining story! Nice circuit shots, lighting up the front disks. Cheers man

[@PrithwiRay]

I totally agree with the idea keeping the car streetball. Its been my build philosophy with my Mk2 Skoda Octavia RS and now doing the same with my Mk3.5 Octavia RS245.

[@trackhackau]

I find it so easy to get carried away heading in a certain direction. This experience certainly made me reassess what I was doing and why I was doing it.

[@PrithwiRay]

@@trackhackau yes it is so easy to get carried away with the plethora of parts out there. Street ability is key, hence I really avoided the draw towards a tracksport suspension kit and went with the Ohlins R&T. Best decision I made. For me, the Skoda LCA is same as the TT ones so I’m good there. Bush I will eventually change to the RS3 solid one when I drop the subframe for sways and the downpipe. The isweep chassis braces are a huge improvement tho, very very noticeable gains in rigidity without NVH addition, and with the Ohlins+034 tops put in now, the whole car just came alive!

[@Bryancald]

Great video! Do you have part numbers for the items you mentioned? Specifically, the LCA and RS3 bushings?

[@Herbotis]

110% love the Camry comment! Lol!!!

[@tomhinchcliffe6879]

I gave up compromising my track car to be ok on the road and just brought a daily driver that was best of both worlds a track car that drives exactly how I want it to on track and a nice comfortable daily car

[@trackhackau]

It is difficult to do both. This car is still pretty amazing though to get this far without messing it up too much. I have another daily but it’s only a 2 seater so I still need to do school runs in the GTI.

[@alliemonster8149]

Great video, Was the rubbing issues you had with whiteline LCAs only when pushing hard on track or all the time? I have recently bought a set (the +2 degree caster version) but now seriously reconsidering installing them, I don't want any rubbing dramas, I don't track the car but want the best street performance I can get. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

[@trackhackau]

It’s mainly on track that it rubs but it does do it on the street too on compression. I do feel that the setup I had was too much caster. I also had the Whiteline strut tops which also give caster. So would be similar to the +2 versions. How much it rubs will come down to your wheel and tyre choice. The manufacturers mainly test with stock wheels.

[@BryceJordanProductions]

Dang kinda shit on my plans to run their front arms and subframe on my daily lol.. i have all their rear stuff and love it, really changed my R. Now i have an 8Y S3 and planning to swap all that over, but i want a few track days first so i can actually see and feel the improvement. I tossed on the anti squat arms already and damn does that ever change things for the better!

[@trackhackau]

Honestly it’s not terrible and everyone’s tolerance to ride quality is different. It was just a little too much for me and it made me miss how the car felt on the road prior. They are amazing on track though.

[@BryceJordanProductions]

@@trackhackau wish I could try before I buy 🤣

[@chriskelvin248]

Don't forget- the Verkline front subframe is fully compatible with stock MQB arms. Just not Whiteline or SuperPro . So you can still get the stiffness and 14 lb. weight savings and use A3 aluminum arms with RS bushings. That would probably be a great fast street/ weekend warrior track compromise. More aggressive camber and caster would have to come from adjustable strut tops, CS knuckles, etc.

[@trackhackau]

Verkline subframe with TTS arms would be a good combo. What you mention is exactly what I have. Strut tops, CCS knuckles.

[@tuacati5079]

034 motorsports just released an lca for the mqb platform. They look suspiciously similar to the Audi tts lca. This might be another great option.

[@trackhackau]

You can bulk buy those arms out of china on AliBarber. Saw it a few years ago.

[@seanmason4036]

With TTS arms, did you need to change tie rods?

[@quadcoreQ]

SuperPro lower control arms are completely out of stock in Australia at the moment. So I am looking for alternative brands.

[@trackhackau]

If you can find TTS arms second hand I highly recommend them. Better option than Superpro IMO.

[@malcolmbindon5911]

How much toe adjustment do you have left with the Audi arms ? How much thread left on the tie rods with the increased track ?

[@trackhackau]

I didn’t install them this time around so I’m not sure. I run toe out on the front. I know people have said there isn’t enough thread. I also have the camber set to the minimum. You can get tie rod extenders if you need them to be longer.

[@ajeetm]

What’s your driver seat situation? I’m looking for the same setup

[@trackhackau]

Sparco Evo and rail from Powerrails.

[@_marcus_does_]

Have you measured roll centre with the stock to tt arms?

[@trackhackau]

No I haven’t. I have read that it is the same as the golf though. No improvement.

[@legion2531]

Is there a particular year tts arms we should look for?

[@trackhackau]

You want them from the current generation MQB TT. So from 2013 I believe. Part number is 8S0407151B. Ball joints 8J0407366/5 for left and right.

[@rlm5834]

Do the TTS arms have the drilling for the leveling attachment for GTI or R

[@trackhackau]

Yes the holes are already there

[@rlm5834]

Thanks I have a 7.5 R still stock done 30K I assume these would go well with the aluminium subframe and rs3 bushings, and maybe H&R 26mm rear roll bar.

[@trackhackau]

Yes will go very well. That’s pretty much my setup. Thickest H&R bars front and back. I think they are 28 and 26. Car drives on rails. It’s insane.

[@rlm5834]

@@trackhackau Forgot to mention I would need the TTS adjustable ball joint to go with the TTS arms. Are stock R strut mounts OK. Also do you use a catch can and or oil cooler?

[@trackhackau]

Yep you must use the TTS ball joints. Stock R strut mounts work fine. You will get camber and caster gain from the arms. I use a Spulen catch can. No oil cooler.

[@riskybisness]

"I wont say how much more camber" Dude, wtf lol. This is gatekeeping via cash to the worst degree (pun intended)