Lovin the new ride!! [was:RE: neuspeed race springs]

["Neal Tovsen" <ntovsen@piper.hamline.edu>]

I can't speak directly to Neuspeed Race springs, but I literally *just* got
my car from the shop (SouthCentral Imports...highly recommended in Mpls). I
got Koni adjustables and H&R lowering springs from Mike & Kristin Potter at
www.parts4vws.com, and they are SWEET!!! Thank you, Potters!!!

The springs also lower the car ~1.5 inches and I have no problems with my
stock teardrops. You wouldn't have any problem with the 15" either. From
what I've heard on the list, you don't have too much to worry about until
you get to 16" or 17" wheels.

The springs/shocks are a little stiffer than stock, but completely livable.
It isn't at all harsh, and I didn't notice any new rattles or squeaks that
weren't there before. There wasn't any cabin-crashing noise, either (I was a
little worried about that, too). The handling is nothing short of
incredible. I work in a business park that is a series of looping two lane,
one-way streets with lots of short climbs/decents, off-camber curves, etc.
It's a perfect race course! I just did almost the whole thing at 50+ miles
an hour. The only car I've ridden in that felt even close to my new
suspension was a former coworker's 89 BMW M3. Even though it's the same age,
the M3 is STILL a $15000 car! I'd say my little $4k Scirocco could keep up
with it just fine. I wish he was still around so I could find out. Man, if I
put $15k into my car, it would *waste* a stock M3!

So...in the end, GET THE SPRINGS/SHOCKS! They really kick ass, and I haven't
even had a chance to dial in the adjustable shocks yet. I can't wait for the
drive to Cincy tomorrow. See you there!

Neal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Majordomo [mailto:majord@neubayern.net]On Behalf Of
> JGies@skandia.com
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 2:57 PM
> To: zpeed@earthlink.net
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: neuspeed race springs
>
>
> Hi aaron,
>
> So I'd like to put some tougher springs on my 'rocco.  Also
> interested in
> lowering the car.
>
> First with the lowering:  neuspeed tells me the sport and the
> race springs
> both drop the car 1.25".  that I'm ok with, I bet it looks
> NICE.  Do I need
> to be concerned with rubbing or offset?  I am currently
> running the OEM
> teardrops and 185/65-14 rubber.  I would like to go to 15x7
> with 195/55-15
> (same tire diameter, somewhat wider tread).  Would the 1.25"
> drop cause any
> problems with the 14" teardrops?  The 15x7's?
>
> Now the spring rates:  I'd like a firmer setup than stock -
> but don't want
> to get rattled to death.  I'm not racing, but would like top
> performance
> from my springs.  Nice quick reactions on lane changes, solid
> setup for some
> high speed runs and aggressive cornering in the essess.  From
> your last
> message, it sounded like the neuspeed race springs were
> entirely live-able
> on a daily driver.  That is a daily driver that likes to run
> his commute
> hard in the am and pm - which is what I'd like.  How's the cabin
> shake/rattle over bumps?  What are your thoughts?  I'm
> willing to put up
> with lots of stiffness - this is my FUN car - I just don't
> want to rattle my
> cabin apart.
>
> Would I be better off with the sports or the race? Thoughts?
>
> PS - I'm planning the 2.0 conversion, so I'm taking the
> anticipated power
> gains into my spring purchase decision.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 12:48:53 -0700
> From: Aaron <zpeed@earthlink.net <mailto:zpeed@earthlink.net> >
> Subject: Re: Neuspeed race springs
>
> Actually, the Neuspeed race springs are the same for all the A1's.
> Scirocco being considered an A1.  The rates are about 300
> front and 275
> rear.  It's probably a little soft for an all out race
> application for a
> 16v but it rides really nice on the street at the same time.
> I have them
> and love them.
>
> Aaron..
> '87 Scirocco 16v..
> John T. Gies
> Director of Business Development
> American Skandia, Financial Institutions
> 203-925-3749
>
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