My ball joints were going bad, so I took the time to order some new control arms, bushings, ball joints, GTI swaybar, etc. I just got it all together and took it for a spin. WOW, what an improvement. I'm not sure what made the biggest difference, but she feels good. During the instalation, I had to move the brake lines and fuel lines. Brake lines were no big deal. Moved them about a half inch. The fuel lines, though, were a PITA. It looks OK, but the fuel lines rub on the sway bar. I put some silicone hose on the swaybar to prevent abrasion, but I was wondering if anyone has swithed the metal lines out with plastic lines. Like the one that goes from the fuel filter to the IP. Anybody do this?
I personally haven't gone to all rubber, but I wanted to put on a front sway bar. I looked at it and gave up (actually, I sold it). If you figure out a solution, please post it here.
MK2 have full rubber lines from the tank to the injection pump and a platic tank. I don't understand why automakers still use metal fuel tanks and fuel lines.