Re: Suspension....

["Alex Ting" <alex@millenniumsolutions.net>]

Hey Chris,

the reason for the rake is that the stock
suspension sits that way normally, and most aftermarket
manufacturers don't take that into account.  They develop
their springs to perform, not to level out the VW.

I, personally wouldn't cut any springs as they are not
designed with that in mind.  Especially progressive springs
as their spring rate is directly related to travel distance.
I have seen several racers out there cut race springs, I assume
for a lower center of gravity.
I imagine performance suffers.
How about it racers?


Alex Ting
Millennium Solutions Group, Inc.
8303 Sierra College Blvd., Suite 150
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Phone: 888-801-2001 or 916-797-9998
Fax: 916-797-9997
Email: alex@millenniumsolutions.net



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> From: Chris Chemidlin <spredhaus@hotmail.com>
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org; bhonnold@pac-cap.com
> Subject: RE: Suspension....
> Date: Monday, October 26, 1998 12:09 PM
> 
> 
> >
> >On Monday, October 26, 1998 9:48 AM, Alex Ting 
> >[SMTP:alex@millenniumsolutions.net] wrote:
> >>
> >> I guess it all depends on how firm is firm for
> >> you.
> >> I'm running Neuspeed race springs, which are
> >> very stiff, but ultra-flat for cornering.  These are
> >> a little uncomfortable for daily use, and have lowered
> >> the roc about 1.75"
> >> For shocks, I'm using Tokico HPs, which were decent
> >> before they blew due to the race springs.
> >>
> >> I probably going to go to the Illumina adjustables, as I've
> >> heard good things about them.
> >>
> >> Whatever springs you get, make sure you get progressive rates.
> >
> >Alex Ting
> >
> >Alex brings up a point here that I have heard a lot lately.  That is, 
> the 
> >preference for progressive rate springs.  Does anyone have experience 
> with 
> >both that they could share.
> >
> >I am about to swap out my Eibach progressives for a set of Suspension 
> >Techniques non-progressive.
> >
> >Brian Honnold
> >'78 Rocco Ragtop
> 
> Alex & Brian-
> Not an answer, but another question. The uGLi has tokico HPs and 
> progressive Sus. Techniques springs (silver=sportline?). before I put 
> the springs in the car sat with the nose higher than the ass. Now, After 
> the springs, its the same difference in front/back (wheelie), but around 
> 1- 1.5" lower?
> 
> is this the Tokico's or something else?
> 
> Can i cut the progressive springs?
> 
> Brian- why aren't yours progressive? older models?
> 
> The springs I took out (stock) were NOT progressive (wound equally all 
> the way, top to bottom).
> 
> supprisingly, the car rides better with the aftermarket springs in it. 
> It has a 'comfort' -like zone. It's just what Im looking for now that I 
> don't have to have the biggest/stiffest/fastest whatever on the car.
> 
> I'm leaving my racing to Karts now- its the closest you can come to F1 
> without knocking over a bank!
> 
> 
>                        CHRIS CHEMIDLIN
> 
>           NEW MUSIC!         http://www.spredhaus.com
> 
>           58 Type1 Ragtop, 84 Jetta GLi, 87 Foxwagen
> 
> 
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