InstallationTo begin, jack up the car and remove the front wheels. We can then get down and dirty by removing the factory knuckles. We have to disconnect the brake calipers, rotors, sway bar end links, steering tie rods, lower ball joints and finally the struts to remove the spindle. So let's get started!
ImpressionsWhen I left VW Specialties, I immediately noticed a difference in drivability. Taking a normal speed turn, I felt less body lean. The front of the car remained flat and balanced and the steering was improved. Torque steer was lessened and the steering wheel seemed to respond better.
When I finally had space to attack a corner at higher speeds, the improvement in the suspension was crystal clear. It felt like I had brand new suspension on the car.
Making my way around the turn, the tires were certainly gripping the pavement more effectively. Body roll was almost non-existent, except for the rear end because I don't have a sway bar back there yet.
At the end of the day, I tested the car through different types of corners and a tight slalom - the Sport Spindles have improved handling in every aspect.
If you've already lowered your car and fitted sway bars, I'd recommend taking it to the next level with these spindles. And I can't imagine what an improvement they'd make on autocross and road courses.Sam
H2SportThe company began as an VW/Audi tuning shop in greater Toronto, Canada. With expert technicians and a growing reputation for service work, the company branched into the retail market. Finally, an opportunity arose more than a year ago and the company embarked on its first in-house designed product with the Sport Spindles. Currently, no other tuner in the market has a similar product.
Owner of H2Sport, Tom Huschilt, has an extensive background in professional motorsport, having worked at Newman/Haas Racing, then at Swift Engineering as a senior mechanical engineer and chief designer, before establishing H2Sport.
Design thoughtsSome people perceive this product to be useful only for track use, but in my opinion it's just as important for street driving. If somebody has come up with an engine kit to produce incredible horsepower, it can be dangerous if you haven't upgraded other components in your car such as braking and suspension. The Sport Spindles don't encourage people to drive faster, but they give you the option of doing so and make sure you can do it in a stable and controlled manner. In fact, our customers say they're more confident with their driving. They want to - and are able to - drive quicker because of the Sport Spindles.
If you Properly lower the car, you're going to have superior handling characteristics with this product. When you've got a lowered stance, it's a win-win situation. The car performs and looks as it should.Tom Huschilt, H2Sport
VW SpecialtiesSince H2Sport is located 3000 miles away from us, we located one of the most reputable and reliable service shops in our area to fit the Sport Spindles.
VW Specialties in Huntington Beach, CA is owned by Ron Wood and has serviced the community since '83, working on both air- and watercooled VWs and Audis.
The technicians are capable of performing any upgrade, from new suspension to engine swaps to forced induction systems. The company also retails and installs parts from tuners such as Neuspeed, Autotech and Techtonics Tuning.
We were especially fond of Ron because of his previous motorsport experience in rallying. For 15 years he had professionally driven rally Sciroccos and an Audi Turbo Coupe before establishing VW Specialties.
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
 Use a 30mm 12-point socket...  Use a 30mm 12-point socket to remove the axle nut |  Remove the brake caliper....  Remove the brake caliper. First, disconnect the ABS sensor, then locate and remove two 18mm bolts. |  Disconnect the sway bar end...  Disconnect the sway bar end link. There's one 16mm bolt to remove |
 Disconnect the steering tie...  Disconnect the steering tie rod. There is one 19mm bolt |  Once the bolt is undone, it's...  Once the bolt is undone, it's best to use a tie rod splitter so you don't tear the boot when removing it |  Next, remove the three 13mm...  Next, remove the three 13mm bolts securing the lower ball joint. |
 Once the bolts are removed...  Once the bolts are removed you should remove the accompanying blind nut holder for the ball joint. |  Remove the 18mm pinch bolt...  Remove the 18mm pinch bolt from behind the strut, then insert a spreader tool into the hub to release the strut. |  Pull the strut. You may need...  Pull the strut. You may need to use a mallet for additional force to remove it from the hub |
 Remove the brake rotor - there's...  Remove the brake rotor - there's one Phillips screw to loosen |  Use an air hammer (or puller)...  Use an air hammer (or puller) to remove the factory knuckle. |  Remove the lower ball joint...  Remove the lower ball joint with an 18mm socket. |
 Reinstall the ball joint and...  Reinstall the ball joint and ABS sensor on the new Sport Spindle | 
Insert spreader tool |  Reinstall parts in the reverse...  Reinstall parts in the reverse order. |
 Once the Sport Spindles have...  Once the Sport Spindles have been installed, proceed with removing the existing sway bar end links |  Project Silverstone had aftermarket...  Project Silverstone had aftermarket end links with an end link relocater, so we used a 17mm socket to remove the bolt. |  Install the new H2Sport end...  Install the new H2Sport end links |
 Make sure to schedule an appointment...  Make sure to schedule an appointment for alignment. | | |