more suspension

[tiAn@usiw.net (Christian Els)]

Er yum. The coilovers are good for about three seconds off a 50 second
course.

Rear drive rocks!

Ooops, did I just say that on a VW list?  ; )


Christian Els
Columbia, MO
(was) 1987 16V


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net>
To: "Scirocco" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, 27 August, 2002 22:22
Subject: Re: more suspension


> $1500 for coilovers?  Have you actually priced them?  I recently paid
> $1200 for Ground Control coilovers including a pair of front camber
> plates for an E30 325is.  This setup is amazing (ask Christian Els ;-)
> I wouldn't think you'd have to pay anymore than $1000 without the camber
> plates.  If I remember correctly, the spring kit (Eibach race - you
> specify your spring rates) including threaded perches (height
> adjustability) was $399 and the Koni adjustables were a bit over $500
> from SF Motorsports (GH Sharp - fellow autocrosser).  The Potterman
> should be able to get a great deal on Koni SA's for VWs.
>
> If this car is used just for the street, you really don't need anything
> as expensive.  When I had my 88 Scirocco 16V, I ordered H&R Sports and
> Boge TurboGas from the Potterman.  This setup works great for the street
> with a nice lowered stance and only cost $450 at the time including new
> strut bearings.  This was a few years ago, so expect $500 or so.
> Excellent setup for the price.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Mike
> 82 RoccoVert - Ruflus
> 85 GTI - daily beater (before the A/C died, that is - heh!)
> 88 325is - puked antifreeze all over my garage today
>
> MkIIVR6@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Thank goodness, someone else with my luck (nicadimus). Crawled under
> > my 86 8v while fabbing a new intake and confirmed the obvious, left
> > front spring & wheel house covered in oil.  so what a great excuse to
> > upgrade.  I plan on using Neuspeed or H&R springs and was wondering
> > what shock/ struts to use. the cars a daily driver (summer) and as
> > much as I'd like to, I cant afford $1500.00 coilovers for this $500.00
> > car. the springs are approx. a 1.25" drop and I'm getting 15" Jax Lite
> > (white) rims this winter.   Any suggestions would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >                                      THANX
> >                                              Jason
>
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