Re: Front Suspension

[Andre Bjorkheim <andreb@u.washington.edu>]

> Help!
> 
> I installed H&R lowering springs on my car about a month ago, along with new
> struts, upper bearings (those big rubber things on top of the strut), and a
> few other minor front suspension pieces.  Now, one of the struts appears to
> be failing.  I hear a loud knocking noise when I push down on the passenger
> side front bumper (I don't think the driver's side is far behind).
> 
> The VW dealer told me that I wouldn't need any special struts with the
> lowering springs; is this true?  I'm going to take the car over today and let
> him see it; if, in fact, these springs are the culprit, I think Volkswagen
> should install the correct struts for me.  I put the stock struts in on his
> recommendation.
> 
> Any opinions?

     I made the same mistake when I first put on my Suspension Techniques 
  springs.  I was only interested in a lower stance and a bit of a firmer
  ride, but what i didnt know was the spring rate was much higher than the
  shocks and struts, so it wasnt long before I was porpoising down the
  road.  A set of Koni Sport Adjustables fixed all that  =)  I suggest
  getting firmer shocks and struts.  

     Andre'

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