Anyone here previously drive a Jetta or A4 and upgraded Camry Suspension

[muckdawg24]

For the love of Pete don't tell me if I want VW/Audi handling to buy an Audi. I owned one and it was a money pit.

I did, however, loved the handling aspect of it. Has anyone previously driven or currently drive one and also have a Camry 2007+ and upgraded the suspension? I'm wondering how close it got to the VW/Audi's handling.

I'm thinking Springs/Struts, Rear Sway and Strut Tower Brace would get me in the ballpark.

[ELiTeCReW69]

I had a mk3 n the handling was ok. One of my best friends had a mk5 and he eibach coilovers which it handled very good but he's in love with my 09 camry se which it's sitting on just tein springs it handles good and it's not a rough ride at all. It's also the perfect height I never scrape coming out of driveways. And of douse every1 loves how much space the camry has between the front n rear seats =)

[arabianobsession]

Originally Posted by muckdawg24

For the love of Pete don't tell me if I want VW/Audi handling to buy an Audi. I owned one and it was a money pit.

I did, however, loved the handling aspect of it. Has anyone previously driven or currently drive one and also have a Camry 2007+ and upgraded the suspension? I'm wondering how close it got to the VW/Audi's handling.

I'm thinking Springs/Struts, Rear Sway and Strut Tower Brace would get me in the ballpark.

What kind of Camry are you used to/own?
The SE Camry has an upgraded sport suspension that differs from the Base/LE/XLE/Hybrid. My SE handles nicely, with some lowering springs she'll outcorner most any other street car out there. In fact, almost every car I've encountered on a 2 lane onramp I've outcornered with it.

[molson.david]

I drive 2007 jetta pretty often, wouldn't say it handles better than even my camry LE with 17" wheels and 36-37 PSI tire pressure.

camry is bigger car, don't expect "euro" handling.

get bigger wheels, keep higher tire pressure, SE or aftermarket springs will make you ride sportier.

[muckdawg24]

Originally Posted by ELiTeCReW69

I had a mk3 n the handling was ok. One of my best friends had a mk5 and he eibach coilovers which it handled very good but he's in love with my 09 camry se which it's sitting on just tein springs it handles good and it's not a rough ride at all. It's also the perfect height I never scrape coming out of driveways. And of douse every1 loves how much space the camry has between the front n rear seats =)

Guess I should have clarified. I drove a A4 with the sport suspension and lower profile tires. I forgot I was going to change my rims and tires as well.

There was hardly any body roll, no nose diving and suspension rebound was near zero.

[muckdawg24]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

What kind of Camry are you used to/own?
The SE Camry has an upgraded sport suspension that differs from the Base/LE/XLE/Hybrid. My SE handles nicely, with some lowering springs she'll outcorner most any other street car out there. In fact, almost every car I've encountered on a 2 lane onramp I've outcornered with it.

Sorry, I have a Camry LE stock at the moment.

[muckdawg24]

Originally Posted by molson.david

I drive 2007 jetta pretty often, wouldn't say it handles better than even my camry LE with 17" wheels and 36-37 PSI tire pressure.

camry is bigger car, don't expect "euro" handling.

get bigger wheels, keep higher tire pressure, SE or aftermarket springs will make you ride sportier.

I drove a 2010 Jetta with the stock lower profile tire and sport package (I believe) and no offense, but the only thing running stock tires at a higher pressure will give you is uneven wear down the center of the tread rather than a uniform wear pattern.

[tengiday]

Originally Posted by muckdawg24

Sorry, I have a Camry LE stock at the moment.

Mine is LE too. I put 18" wheels and lowered springs; the handle is great compared to the standard LE: significantly reduced floating and sharper cornering. I can feel a big difference when driving at 80 mph. However, the comfort goes down. Personally, the comfort is reduced by about 60%.

[muckdawg24]

Originally Posted by tengiday

Mine is LE too. I put 18" wheels and lowered springs; the handle is great compared to the standard LE: significantly reduced floating and sharper cornering. I can feel a big difference when driving at 80 mph. However, the comfort goes down. Personally, the comfort is reduced by about 60%.

Can I ask which springs you put on there? I was shooting for 17" rims and H&R Springs. Definitely not wanting for a 60% reduction.

[tengiday]

I'm using TRD lowered springs. 60% is just my estimation. It may not be that for some people.

[BlackCam09]

Originally Posted by tengiday

Mine is LE too. I put 18" wheels and lowered springs; the handle is great compared to the standard LE: significantly reduced floating and sharper cornering. I can feel a big difference when driving at 80 mph. However, the comfort goes down. Personally, the comfort is reduced by about 60%.

x2 i have a 09 camry le just put 18s on it and have H&R springs on it and i can tell the difference significantly too when cornering, i also have the UR strut bar installed. Even with my 16 alloys i can feel the difference all around.

[molson.david]

higher pressure will give you is uneven wear down the center of the tread rather than a uniform wear pattern.

...nope. I'm doing it for many years. always perfectly even wear.

if you'll go 42-44PSI-maybe, but at 37-wear is even.