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New suspension update - 9/5/2008 11:10:51 PM
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bagel
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I know I asked this before, but I really don''t want to get the wrong stuff. Alright, I''m looking for a clear cut, definition of some issues I''m having deciding about the suspension package.
1)Coilovers vs lowering springs=what exactly is the difference? They both give me the same effect....are ALL coilovers adjustable?? I''m looking at H&R right now, but Bilstein are good too.
2)Ride height= perfect ride height for the Jetta....can''t find it anywhere! If I get just lowering springs then I have to find ones that are rated at 1in, 1 1/2in, and so on. With the coilovers I can adjust my ride height, right?
3)I know enough about suspensions for what the car is meant for. I like H&R springs, but Eibach is good, and there are some other brands that are good, too. What I''m after is if I set my car up for Autocross, which I don''t do that often anymore now that I''m married, I still need a great handling, smooth ride regardless if I Autocross or not. I don''t drag race anymore cause I traded my stang for the Jetta and really don''t want to race my daily driver.
4) I need someone to give it to me staight....what exactly are the types and sole purpose ie. coilovers vs springs. I plan on getting a 25mm and 28mm, think that''s the specs, for front and back. If I get just the springs, do I use my same strut, shocks, stock setup? I need some advice cause when i get back from the trip I''m heading out on, I''ll be making serious money and need to do this before it burns a hole in my pocket..lol. Thanx!!!
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RE: New suspension update - 9/6/2008 11:02:53 AM
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Jrailer
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i know swedish would knw more on this than i do ask him monday when he gets back
but lowerd springs seem to give you a crappy ride from what i have seen
i even had a guy bring me a newer bmw 325 that he had me insall a bilstein kit on and it made the ride total shit
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RE: New suspension update - 9/6/2008 12:20:44 PM
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bagel
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There''s so many combos I could do. I know people who just have the H&R lowering springs and it''s fine as long as you get a sway bar. I don''t know too many people that have installed full coilover kits or cup kits or whatever. I don''t want to buy the wrong parts!!
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00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L
Magnaflow Exhaust
Custom Cold Air Intake
Eurosport Underdrive Pulley
GIAC Chip
Diamond Mesh Front Grill
Smoked Euro Tail Lights
18" ADR Rims
www.myspace.com/volkswagenforums
http://air2water.2ksite.com
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RE: New suspension update - 9/8/2008 1:04:11 AM
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SwedishGP
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1. Coilovers are adjustable usually in the 0-4" drop range, zero being stock. Coil springs are usually a set value.
2. Well its usually preference here, my neuspeed springs are 1.5" drop and with my 18''s its a perfect height not too low but my wells still have a 1/2" gap but I would rather have ride quality than looks, you can see in my pics its obviously not stock height
3. brand can make the difference here, dont skimp on quality or your ride will suffer in the long run. shitty springs tend to become soft and bouncy, my neuspeeds feel tight and controlled yet smooth for the ride...
4. Coilovers are good for adjustability coil springs are for a set preference, I personally think a good set of coil springs is superior to the coilover just because of the extra parts, usually the coilover is shroter spring than a standard coil = rougher ride.
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