Re: neuspeed race springs

["Aaron D. Patton" <apatton1@airmail.net>]

I'm not sure about the springs, but running tires that are taller than a
stock fitment could cause a problem when lowered, in addition to a small
speedo error, greater unsprung weight and slightly slower acceleration.  A
185/60-14 or 195/50-15 would be correct for your car.  A 195/55-14 is also
very close and would be preferred by many here (from what I have read) over
a 15.

Aaron
'79 Scirocco S-gone......:-(>
'93 Corrado SLC
----- Original Message -----
From: <JGies@skandia.com>
To: <zpeed@earthlink.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 2:56 PM
Subject: neuspeed race springs


> Hi aaron,
>
> So I'd like to put some tougher springs on my 'rocco.  Also interested in
> lowering the car.
>
> First with the lowering:  neuspeed tells me the sport and the race springs
> both drop the car 1.25".  that I'm ok with, I bet it looks NICE.  Do I
need
> to be concerned with rubbing or offset?  I am currently running the OEM
> teardrops and 185/65-14 rubber.  I would like to go to 15x7 with 195/55-15
> (same tire diameter, somewhat wider tread).  Would the 1.25" drop cause
any
> problems with the 14" teardrops?  The 15x7's?
>
> Now the spring rates:  I'd like a firmer setup than stock - but don't want
> to get rattled to death.  I'm not racing, but would like top performance
> from my springs.  Nice quick reactions on lane changes, solid setup for
some
> high speed runs and aggressive cornering in the essess.  From your last
> message, it sounded like the neuspeed race springs were entirely live-able
> on a daily driver.  That is a daily driver that likes to run his commute
> hard in the am and pm - which is what I'd like.  How's the cabin
> shake/rattle over bumps?  What are your thoughts?  I'm willing to put up
> with lots of stiffness - this is my FUN car - I just don't want to rattle
my
> cabin apart.
>
> Would I be better off with the sports or the race? Thoughts?
>
> PS - I'm planning the 2.0 conversion, so I'm taking the anticipated power
> gains into my spring purchase decision.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 12:48:53 -0700
> From: Aaron <zpeed@earthlink.net <mailto:zpeed@earthlink.net> >
> Subject: Re: Neuspeed race springs
>
> Actually, the Neuspeed race springs are the same for all the A1's.
> Scirocco being considered an A1.  The rates are about 300 front and 275
> rear.  It's probably a little soft for an all out race application for a
> 16v but it rides really nice on the street at the same time.  I have them
> and love them.
>
> Aaron..
> '87 Scirocco 16v..
> John T. Gies
> Director of Business Development
> American Skandia, Financial Institutions
> 203-925-3749
>
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