coilovers?

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

--- WaspHwy@aol.com wrote:
> I am thinking about getting a set of ground control/eibach coilovers
> for my 
> 84 rabbit. I have a few questions. 

I just did this w/ GC's and Bilsteins...

>is this kit, or any coilover kit
> for that 
> matter, compatable with your stock suspension, i.e. struts/shocks and
> upper 
> strut mounts? 

Yes, in fact you use your stock front strut housings (with the perch
removed, optional).  Stock strut bearings work fine...get the good Febi
ones (available from Potterman).

>how do the coilover sleeves attatch to the shock/strut
> body? 

Front: Assuming you remove the perch (hacksaw and grind), GC provides a
plate which you weld onto the strut body.  The threaded sleeve sits on
this plate.  Photos soon if Ben gets his film developed.
Rear: The sleeve sits on the same ring that the stock perch sits on. 
No welding.
 
> I am having some issues with rubbing even after I installed new lower
> control 
> arms with bushings and ball joints and dont really know what else to
> do. if 
> it helps, I have neuspeed sport springs and bilstein sports. thanks

Where's the rubbing?



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Cheapass Ron
"Victor" '87 16V Scirocco
"Teufelhasen" '93 Cabby <-For sale

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