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lowering?

I got a set of H+R sports and Tokico shocks for like $475 all around
ABD a while back...


On 12/21/06, Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Allyn
>
> Note that taking a coil off of an 8v spring (to slightly lower an 8v
> equipped car), will result in a decent rate that is not too
> crazy.
>
> (in reference to the posts from earlier today) - This is entirely different
> than taking several coils off of a 16v spring, as it
> starts at a higher spring rate before the cut, and cutting more coils as
> nexessary for acceptable ride height on an 8v equipped car
> only amplifies the effect further.
>
> HTH
> Al
>
>
> The cut front 16V springs on my '83 Rabbit GTI, worked great.
> It sits like a stock Rabbit, but it's really stiff, and it handles great
> with Bilsteins HD's.
>
> Most people that cut springs usually leave the stock shocks on, and if
> they're not already blown, they will be soon, because you need something to
> handle the higher spring rate.
>
> The thing I like with stock springs, is that they're usually linear rate.
>
> Peter
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