Can someone explain the benefit of coilovers? (Was: Coilovers$195for all A1's)

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

You are correct, Jeff, in that the front C/O springs are of smaller diameter (perhaps allowing for wider wheels/tires) as well as offering easy ride height adjustment from the threaded collars.
  This and the fact that a wider selection of spring rates are usually available mean you can "tune" your car more easily.  Other than that, there is no performance benefit.

After all, the stock suspenders are "coil over".

Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeff Toomasson 
  To: scirocco 
  Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:48 AM
  Subject: Can someone explain the benefit of coilovers? (Was: Coilovers $195for all A1's)


  I'm really hoping someone can explain to me what coil-overs _exactly_ are
  and what their benefits are.

  >From what I gather, original A1 shocks are used (be it Koni, Bilstein,
  Tokico, etc.) but are cut??  The coilover kit comes with different springs
  and perch offering a more narrow diameter. They also offer ride height
  adjustability.

  Just how is this done?  Wouldn't a shock/strut be more susceptible to
  failure by reducing its travel?

  Do they actually handle any better than a normal setup? I assume from a
  lowering standpoint that having the a-arms parallel to the group is still
  optimum???

  Thanks, Jeff


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