Re: Shock and spring questions

[Paul Maione <scirocco_16v@yahoo.com>]

> I need to replace my shocks, and while I'm at it, I
> figure I may as well
> do the springs, too (they're kind of old).  I'd love
> to get Bilsteins,
> but they're a bit pricey for me.  I was thinking of
> the Boge Progas.  Any
> thoughts?  Also, while surfing around, I noticed
> that the Rapid Parts
> website recommended only using the Progas shocks
> with stock height
> springs (something about how the shocks have a
> variable compression
> stiffness).  Does anyone know anything about this?

I think with the Pro Gas is that it is an automatic
adjusting shock. With a lowered car, it adjusts itself
at the stiffest position. That would just make for a
extremly rough ride. Maybe I don't even know what I'm
talking about!!! :)

> Also, I was looking at either Neuspeed or H&R
> springs, which I remember
> seem to be generally accepted by all.  I have
> noticed Neuspeed has their
> "normal" lowering springs and the "race" springs for
> a bit more.  Any
> advantages here?  I autocross the car, and certainly
> don't mind a stiff
> ride.  

Go with the H&R's. I have the Turbogas/H&R combo on my
car and it rides beautifuly. Nice lowering and it
handles like a dogg!!!

> But I don't want anything too stiff because I
> do occasional Driver's Schools at Summit Point,
which > is very bumpy and cars with very stiff
suspensions > > don't do too well.

No way it's worse than the roads I gotta deal with.
:)


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Scirocco 86' 8v Flash Silver
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/9149/
E-Mail - theburntkid@yahoo.com
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