Re: Shocks/Spring Mods - 86 8V Scirocco

[Ryan Schuermann <ryan@radio.nwpros.com>]

Your fine on wheel clearance , just look and see how much space
you have now. If your really worried get ajustable struts. I love
my koni's and got a verry good deal on them, used with 5k for 150$ for 
all 4...couldnt beat that.

I have heard good things about the BOGE PRO-GAS and i have heard
good things from the neuspeed lowering springs..it's all preference.

Ryan
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On Fri, 9 Aug 1996, Kevin McGrath wrote:

> >On Tue, 6 Aug 1996, Ryan Schuermann wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I love my koni's (yellow, sport?). I bought the whole set used
> >> here in Houston and total install with my father took around 2
> >> hours. It's a very simple process to replace your struts. The
> >> koni struts lowered my car about 1.5" and improved the handeling
> >> during turns immensely. Downsides are a much rougher ride and getting a
> >> tow tuck that doesnt #!!#$!@ up your car is hard to find.
> >>
> >On my 81 I just installed a full Neuspeed kit with the Bilsteins - I've
> >had those on several cars (including my girlfriend's Corrado) and always
> >have been extremely happy with them.  The kit also came with lowering
> >springs, swaybars f/r and front strut stress bars t/b.  The ride is
> >definitly stiffer - but not horribly so; the Bilsteins seem rather well
> >suited to a fairly wide range of conditions.  Overall, the thing handles
> >like a go-kart - the only car I've driven (not including a friend's Formula
> >Continental) that handles better was a 93 RX-7 turbo.
> 
> 
> I was wondering. Everyone seems to agree that Konis are just "The
> shit" As I see them in magazines they are definately expensive.
> Bilsteins are less expensive and I haven't heard anything really
> bad about them either. ALso the BOGE struts are the least expensive
> and the are OE right?
> 
> MY question is for the money what is the best? I am guessing
> Bilsteins and that BOGE are not worth buying? This is just the
> impression I get from reading messages.
> 
> Also will there be any problems lowering the car with springs since
> I have 15 inch wheels and low profile tires? Stock wheels are 14
> inches?
> 
> Thanks and all struts/spring suggestions are welcome. So far people
> have suggested New Demensions and another small company that
> advertises in EC. (can't remember but I have the E-mail)
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
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