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Re: Suspension advice(lots of questions)



I.Mannix wrote:

> What's wrong with the f-pump?  IME, they either work or they don't - I'd
> guess the car is at least running at this point.  My fuel pump was noisy
> for a few years - I *just* replaced it, mainly because I did'nt want it to
> fail.  It still works fine, just a bit noisy.  If it is dead, or the car
> won't accelerate, buy a new pump!  I've also seen new-looking f-pumps and
> pressure accumulators in the junkyard - if I felt the need to replace one and
> I were short on cash, I'd probably go to the junkyard and look for a newish
> pump -

Actually, the fuel transfer pump is on its way out.  $170 is for both the fuel
transfer pump and the fuel pump. Quoted from Mike Potter, cheaper than anywhere
else.  I wish I could go to my junkyard and see a scirocco!  There is only one
scirocco in the junkyard, within a 50 mile radius of Boise.  They have tons,
and I mean tons of rabbits.  They are all late 70s models and basically nothing
valuable to me.

> Boge are not terrible. I have a bigger problem with the Neuspeed(not
> "Nue":)

Doh!!  I kan't spel. Just kidding.

>  They are MUCH better than Boges.  How about Bilsteins,
> front swaybar, springs and stressbar?

That sounds like something I might consider.  Thanks for the idea.

> Where do you live?

 I live in Meridian, Idaho. It is about 5 minutes from Boise.  The  state
capital for those who don't know.  I Guess I would be a member of the Snake
River Region.  I remember looking at the schedule  earlier this summer, and
most of the events were at Mountain Home Air Force Base.  It is only about 1-2
hours, depending on how fast you drive, we have 75 mph limits here.  Anyway, I
think they only had one or two events there all summer.  Personally I think I
need more drive time than that to get into more.  I have driven go-carts a
little before, so I know that you can only get better  by being in the car.

This is SUCH a subjective topic!  I've been driving my Rabbit(DSP car) o

>   It is a LOT stiffer than a car with lowering springs - but I
> don't mind it.  Try to find cars with similar suspensions as you're
> considering, see how you like them.  Hard to say, but most don't mind a
> lowered car's ride.

Right now  I would say that anything is better than 2 blown strut bearings,
with two blown struts.  I probably wouldn't think it was harsh.

> I'd try to do this, in order -
>
> Shocks - Bilstein or Koni
> Front swaybar(22mm, not convinced that Neuspeed is the best)
> Lower front stressbar
> Springs
> Upper front stressbar
> Rear swaybar.
>
> They're all important - but that's the order I'd buy them in.

Thank you for all of the suggestions.  I am going to decide if I can afford
just the konis and Neuspeed springs.  If not I will get the Bilsteins and a
swaybar or stressbar.

Ryan Bailey
1985 Wolfsburg Edition


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