Re: Failing suspension, Scirocco hurting

[Shawn Rader <s_t_rader@excite.com>]

What series tire you running?  I have neuspeed race springs + Koni yellows
set @ 1/4 stiff with full poly bushings and the ride really isn't that much
harsher than stock.  Actually it's a bit better because the car is properly
damped now so it doesn't bounce on the highway.  I run 13" wheels on the
street (car is mostly for autox) with stock sizes (175/70r13), and it's a
bit harsher with my kuhmos (195/55R14) but still not bad.  I hear alot of
people complain about their suspension being too harsh when they are running
30 series rubber bands on way-to-big-for-a-scirocco wheels.  And if your car
is already hitting the bump stops why would you want to go to a softer
spring?  You could try the Neuspeed softsports but your car won't be
noticably lower than stock.
I just don't think these cars are made to offer a smooth ride.  There is a
freeway divider I have to go across when I drive my car to work that makes a
horrible jolt like you describe.  The thing is it was just as bad on the
stock springs/shocks as it is with my current setup!

-Shawn
'81 S

On Thu, 02 Aug 2001 17:04:31 +0000, Tobias M-G wrote:

>  
>  I know the suspension question has been done a few times, but my question

>  isn't Brand specific, rather, preformance/quality specific. The car 
>  currently has a Bilstein Neuspeed combo (exact type unknown) which takes 
>  corners like it was on rails, but also feels like it drives on rails -
that 
>  is to say toss a penny on the track and I'll jump the rails.
>  
>  The suspension is shitty - those little reflectors on the road are like 
>  sharp jolts .. offsets in the pavement have me in fear of my frame and 
>  windshield. We're talking bumpstop and beyond when I go over these.
>  
>  What can I get that'll still give me a lowered look, but improve the ride

>  quality? I figure the car is sitting 2" low .. no finger gap between top
of 
>  tire and fender. I will sacrifice the low stance the PO thought was 
>  "carefully lowered". Something in the 1"-1.5" range?
>  
>  My baby won't put up with this harsh ride too much longer .. the aligment

>  was shot after 2 months, and just this weekend the rail that guides the 
>  sunroof when it tilts up snapped in two after I hit one of those vicious 
>  pavement changes.
>  
>  Thanks for any info you can send my way. I have to save the car from
these 
>  Scirocco-bashing California roads.
>  
>  Tobias
>  
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