Shocks and springs...

[tberk at sbcglobal.net (T Berk)]

miT wrote:

> I was wondering what everyone has tried out in the shocks and spring area.
> 
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> Whenever I drive over a small crack/bump in the road the whole car feels
> like as if I just ran into a brick wall. Is there anything I can do to get
> rid of this, or at least minimize the impact feel to it?

Based on whats installed on your car it might be: worn components and/OR 
harsh shocks n' springs.


> I know that a spring kit isn?t really going to help it but I was just
> curious if others have experienced this also.

Now this depends, see above. Too harsh a spring rate fore your needs can 
be a waste of money, and kidneys.


> What else should I replace in the while ordering the suspension kit? I
> really don?t know much about this subject as you can plainly tell.
> 

> /miT

> '85 Cabriolet
> '88 Scirocco 16v 

You might consider some SoftSport springs. They don't lower much over 
stock but are still a better performance option than stock springs.

Otoh you might consider an H&R Cup kit, it's what I bought to replace 
the used (who knows how many miles & what brand) springs & yellow Koni 
shock conbo on there now. They are springs & shock combo designed to 
work together over mix n matching.

<http://www.parts4vws.com> Tell ya watcha gonna do; contact Mr. Potter 
and describe your needs and tell him to make up a list with the little 
small bits you need: bushing, ball joints, etc.

Partly it depends also on budget and your desire to freshen the whole 
shebang.

Others will chime in with there real life experience.

TBerk