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Have
you had any problems with the kit bottoming-out? I've heard great stories around
the list about the kit, but the local tuners here (in Tampa, FL) seem to think
that the kit isn't any good. What shocks/struts do you use with them? How much
height adjustment do you get with the "no-modification" setup? I'd like to be
able to go 2" lower than stock. I don't want a "slammed" car, but I'm not sure
exactly how much lower I want it, and I certainly want more than
1"...
Neal
88
16v
I have this kit on my 82. Instalation was not a
problem (no special tools, no cutting, no welding, no spring compressor,
etc.). I bought the kit that allows you to keep the origonal lower front
spring baskets. If you dont mind cutting and welding there is a kit that
gives you a little more height adj. but requires the modification of the front
strut housings. Other things I like about the kit:
-higher
quality springs - (I should admit I think progressive sport springs are for
old ladys)
-height adjustability
-it's really easy to change springs out
by removing the strut berring and sliding them through the hole on the strut
tower
-you chose your own spring rates rather ethan have a manufacturer
decide what you want your car to ride/handle like
-cant overlook the cool
anodised colors =-)
there are other good things about the kit. I
would recomend it
wholeheartedly.
HTH
Nate
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From: "Flying
Toaster Motorsports" <ilium@bit-net.com>
To: "StephyGee"
<stephygee@prodigy.net>, <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Subject: Re:
Shocks/Struts/Coil Over Kits Info
Date: Sat, Feb 5, 2000, 12:00
PM
Do any of you guys have the ground control kit
on your cars? If so
how was the quality and the ease of install?
I talked to a few guys
at Shine Racing that said they had a problem
installing the GC stuff
on VW's. Of course they sell their own
coilovers. Anyone have an
unbiased - you installed them on your car
yourself opinion? I know
Mannix runs them but he can custom install
anything.
Thanks,
Joe Oliveira
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From: StephyGee
<mailto:stephygee@prodigy.net>
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org <mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 7:46
AM
Subject: Shocks/Struts/Coil Over Kits Info
Was browsing through an old issue of SportCompact Car and came
across the new adjustable shocks/struts from KYB. They are offered
in the ground control kit for Hondas (no comments from the peanut gallery,
please!) and VWs. Sent an e-mail to shox.com for a price quote (I'm
the curious sort) and even though they don't carry it, they did offer me
quite a selection. I know a few of you were thinking of coil over
kits and what-nots and they offer such a kit with Eibach springs but
doesn't come with struts for $399. Either way, I figure you can
purchase a decent set of Bilsteins and still come out to spending about
$750...a lot less than these $1,000 systems I see. And if you
already have a set of Boges or Bilsteins, they $399 is pretty damn cheap
for a step up to coil overs. I run Eibachs on my Scirocco 16v and
I'm pleased. They do tend to be a bit harsh sometimes but no sagging
in the rear, even with the full size stereo box I've got in the trunk.
I'll be ditching that for a smaller Bazooka box soon so maybe some
lucky lister will pick it up for the standard price (free/you pay
shipping). Later!
Steph
KYB AGX adjustable Shocks, Struts, , , ,
N/A
Mark # 20204
SET OF 4 BILSTEIN SPORTS IS $359.00
SET OF 4
BOGES IS $169.00
SET OF 4 KONI'S IS $499.00
SET OF TOKICO NON
ADJUSTABLE $249.00
SET OF 4 TOKICO EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE
$429.00
SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES SWAY BAR KIT FRONT AND REAR IS
$229.00
COMES WITH URETHANE BUSHINGS
NEUSPEED REAR SWAY
BAR(25mm) $129.00
NEUSPEED FRONT SWAY BAR (25mm)
WITH FACTORY FRONT
BAR IS $159.00
WITHOUT FACTORY FRONT BAR IS $189.00
NEUSPEED
STRUT TOWER BARS
FRONT $89.00
REAR $189.00
NEUSPEED SPRINGS
1.25" DROP $179.00
EIBACH SPORTLINE SPRINGS 1.5" DROP $179.00
EIBACH
PROKIT $189.00
H&R $189.00
Sets of 4
COIL OVER KIT
$399.00 includes Eibach ERS springs,no struts. 0 to 3"
lowering.
Call, click here: http://www.shox.com/customer_order.html , or
fax to
order. We look forward to hearing from you!!!!
Sales
Department
RD ENTERPRISES
1300 HILL STREET
EL CAJON, CA. 92020
USA
800-683-2890
619-444-9768
fax
619-444-8261
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