Re: Suspension

[Mike VanAmburgh <vwvr6r@fiber.net>]

Forgot to mention that I can send a pic to anyone who wants to see what
the drop looks like with the H&Rs.

-Mike

Mike VanAmburgh wrote:
> 
> I'll third that.  :-)  I paid $405 from the Potterman
> (http://www.parts4vws.com) including H&R springs, TurboGas
> struts/shocks, new strut bearings and bump stops.  The ride isn't bad at
> all.  It can be a little rough over railroad tracks and big bumps, but
> that's to be expected.  I've had the setup on my car for about 8 months
> now.  It's been doing fine, including the survival of 8 autoX events.
> :-)
> 
> -Mike
> 
> Brett Van Sprewenburg wrote:
> >
> > >What is a good suspension package on could find for about 400$?  I would
> > >like to drop the car about 1.5-2.0 in. and will running with teardrops.
> > >Chris
> > >
> >
> > I just want to second the opinion on the H&R lower springs with Boge
> > Turbogas being a good inexpensive but decent combo.  I think the
> > package will be right around $390, but as someone else mentioned,
> > please replace the strut bearings at the same time, that adds about
> > $50.   This exact set up is on Jim Jarretts convertible, and it
> > drove pretty damn well...from what I remember!  Jims car has been
> > off the road since, um, 1998 was it Jim? ;p
> >
> > ==Brett
> >
> >  \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take two home. They're small"
> > \/\/ '88 Scirocco 16v (Show), '85 Scirocco (Winter) | - brett@netacc.net
> >
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