[ramble] Suspension possibilities - car is graduating from the DD suspension

[steiner_ca at hotmail.com (Craig Steiner)]

Also not adding anything useful, but I put H&R adjustable coilovers on my 
16V DD two weeks ago along with new strut mounts/bearings up front, and poly 
bushings on the rear (Potterman's suspension refresh kit).  Car feels really 
good, but I had been driving on a suspension that was recommended to be 
replaced 3 years ago, so anything new would probably feel better.  Anyway, 
as an interesting aside, I hit a rather large bump in the road a few days 
ago and the passenger side rear speaker popped out!  Stripped those cheap 
nuts holding the speaker cover right off.  All I can do is laugh anymore.
The H&R's lowered the car nicely, but I have noticed some wheel rub on the 
passenger side.  Car looks a lot better.  Acceleration is nice and tight 
too.  No more whiplash while shifting or diving when braking.  The nose 
stays locked in position.

Craig
'88 Alpine White 16V

>From: Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com>
>To: Koabi Brooks <koabi@seeohdee.com>
>CC: "'Org, Scirocco'" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Re: [ramble] Suspension possibilities - car is graduating from the 
>DD	suspension
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 22:26:08 -0700
>
>I don't have anything creative to add other than I'll be watching this 
>thread w/ interest. I got a new set of Bilstein sports and Neuspeed 
>progressives from Potter and I LOVE the ride. But the gap between the 
>wheels and the fender is unsightly - I was shocked.  ;)  I must add that 
>the car isn't fully weighted down yet (probably missing 200 lbs or so??).  
>But I definitely have been eyeing the DIY coilover applications - Ground 
>Control w/ choose-your-own-spring-rate Eibachs for $400 new, Shine setup 
>$500+ new, Carrera (on my "beater" mk1, but NLA??...couldn't find them last 
>I checked...
>
>Either way - good luck!
>
>JT
>
>Koabi Brooks wrote:
>
>>I shouldn't even be posting this until I finish the EFI, but I'm bored and
>>this might be motivational.
>>
>>For a few years, my 16v was a daily driver.  So I went with something that
>>would be pretty nice for the street.  Tokico non adj shocks/struts, eibach
>>sportlines, stock sways and some poly bushings to go around (except for 
>>the
>>)@($* strut bearing which I replaced AGAIN).
>>
>>So this setup was pretty nice for the street.  The eibachs lowered it well 
>>-
>>a bit too well - the A arms point a bit upwards.  I still wonder if 
>>lowering
>>the center of gravity offsets the disadvantage of the A arms pointing
>>upwards.
>>
>>With that said, I believe my goal is to get something that can (barely)
>>handle the street and be good for the road course and/or autox
>>
>>Anyway(s), I think I am going to upgrade progressively - swaybars then
>>springs/dampeners
>>
>>1) Swaybars - IIRC stiffer rear on a FWD car helps make a more neutral
>>chassis
>>2) DIY type coilover - like a ground control unit
>>3) Dampeners - Bilstein Sports!
>>
>>Obviously I don't know how stiff too stiff is on the rear.  Are the DIY 
>>type
>>coilovers a good option or would sticking with a set of race springs be
>>better?  Finally, no one says much negative about Bilsteins, so that's why
>>that's there.
>>
>>So if someone with experience can chime in, that'd give me some direction 
>>:)
>>
>>koabi
>>'88 16vT (apply EFI!)
>>
>>
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