suspension?

[pb1113@hotmail.com (Chris M)]

well.....they're as good as I am...which isn't saying much. :)~

they do pretty good. I'm really satisfied with they're performance on wet
and dry.  They aren't the best, but I like 'em.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <E30@iLand.net>
To: "Chris M" <pb1113@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: suspension?


> Very good at autox with Euro T/A's?  I don't believe you.  :-)
>
> Mike
>
> Chris M wrote:
> >
> > 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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