suspension?

[pb1113@hotmail.com (Chris M)]

My old rims were Borbet Type M's ,16x7-1/2" that had ET35 offset.  My new
ones are Enkei RS5's, 16x7 w/ET40 offset.  I got my Borbets to work, but I
had to use 5mm spacers behind them.  The point is that if the rims rub,
outside or inside, check the offset, and see if going to a different rim
will help.  All I know is that this particular setup is known to work for me
with no rubbing at all load levels....

HTH
Chris M.
82 8v Scirocco
88 16v Scirocco
70 MGB (wife's car)
76 Chevy Laguna
http://www.geocities.com/vw16vmp3scirocco/
pb1113@hotmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "ATS - Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@attbi.com>
To: "Chris M" <pb1113@hotmail.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 1:46 AM
Subject: RE: suspension?


> you mention the rims and need to check offset, but you failed to mention
> what rims you had (with offset) and what rims you whent too (with new
> offset) that stopped rubbing. I Had stock 13" tarantulas with offset I
> beleive of 35 to ATS Cups 15x7" 4x100 28SM. on 205/50/15 Khumo's
>
> ATS _ patrick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Chris M
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 12:09 AM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: suspension?
>
>
> Hi guys,
>    I used to have big time rubbing problems with my old rims (Borbet M's).
> I found out the offset was wrong.  I've since replaced them with Enkei's
> with the proper offset and I have no problems.  Offset on these cars is
> crucial.  Here's my setup that absolutely doesn't rub:
>
> H+R Sport Springs
> Boge Turbogas Struts
> Enkei RS5 16" Rims
> BFG 205-40-16 Euro TA's
> Neuspeed Front Tie Bar
> Eurosport Rear Tie Bar
>
> I get a pretty good ride (feels more like a mid-size in the way it takes
> tar-strips) and I can carry three people easy.  This is on a 16V too by
the
> way. Sits nice and low and is very good at AutoX. Easy on the pocket book
> too. Anyways, hope the offset idea helps....
>
> Chris M.
> 82 8v Scirocco
> 88 16v Scirocco
> 70 MGB (wife's car)
> 76 Chevy Laguna
> http://www.geocities.com/vw16vmp3scirocco/
> pb1113@hotmail.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ATS - Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@attbi.com>
> To: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 8:46 PM
> Subject: RE: suspension?
>
>
> > you fit 3 people in a scirocco, 2 in front and one lying down in the
> back...
> >
> > I never foudn anyone wanting to sit in the rear seats of a rocco
> > before...must be my age group thing, old folks don't like to perform
> > gymnastics inside a car to get in or out.. hehe
> >
> > To answer your question, what suspension do you have on there (shocks
and
> > springs)?
> > My 8v is NOT lowered and it rubs when I turn (due to 205/50's wide is
> better
> > eh), but a bit of rubbing occurs when I take a texas dip (its a local
road
> > thing) in the rear, or bad crack in the road in the front will rub
> slightly
> > on the edge of the whell well.. I am planning to fold the edges.
> >
> > Patrick
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On
> > Behalf Of Lil B 959
> > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 4:52 PM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: suspension?
> >
> >
> > Hey I have an 87 8v rocco, i just got some new wheels and some 195/50/15
> > sumitomo tires.  The car was lowered before I bought it and i like the
> look,
> > but when I have more than one person in the car the tires tend to rub
over
> > bumps.  When i have 3 people in the car the rear tires will rub by just
> > speeding up, althought they are a 55 series tire, so that might make a
> > difference. Anyways, I like the look of the car and want it to stay low
> but
> > i want to make the suspension stiffer...i think whoever put the
suspension
> > on to lower it may have cut the springs but i havent checked it out.
> Anyone
> > with any ideas on a good suspension (low and firm enough to autocross)
for
> a
> > pretty decent price please email me back!
> >   --I am planning a throttle body and intake manifold and exhaust
manifold
> > (4 into 2) upgrades...I will keep you all updated!!
> >                 --Bryson--
> >
> >
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