Re: Neuspeed Springs

[Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>]

Gabriel:
If the bumps stops are against the top of the insert with the car at
rest, then I would think the car is going to ride very poorly. The
effective spring rate rises dramatically as the bump stop gets involved
and the shock (even Koni adjustables) will not be able to control
rebound. My solution was to cut the upper spring seat and weld metal in
to raise the car ~8mm.
Cutting the bump stop seems like a bad idea because although it will
come into contact with the shock at a higher travel its spring rate will
be much higher when it does. So, the same lack of rebound control will
exist.
I'd call Neuspeed and see what they suggest before hacking around.
Dan


Colin wrote:
> 
>      I've got the same springs with KYB's and definitely don't have that
> problem. My bump stops are also at the top, but there's a boot going from the
> bottom of the bump stop to the top of the strut cartridge.  I have no
> difficulty pushing my car down against the springs, although I can't move it
> much without actually standing on the bumper.
>      How much space do you see between the top of the wheel and the wheel well?
> On my car (admittedly an 8v, but Neuspeed actually has a different set of
> springs called 'Sport' for the 8v and 16v) I have about 2 1/2 inches.  If the
> spring is completely compressed to the bump stop and you've got almost no gap
> between the tire and wheel well, I would say there's something seriously wrong
> with those springs.  Even putting the 8v springs on your 16v, I would think
> you'd only see another 1/2 inch or so of extra compression out of close to 3
> inches possible.
>      Maybe someone else can comment, but possibly the reason you can't push the
> car downwards is because you've got the 8v version and it's sitting where the
> spring really gets tough.  I'm pretty sure Neuspeeds are progressive.
> Otherwise, the problem is the springs.  You really shouldn't have to cut the
> bump stops.
>      Good luck, hth.
> 
> Cheers,
> Colin
> '87 8v - Mickey
> 
> On 03-Dec-01 Gabriel Avila wrote:
> > I have the sport springs from neuspeed and shocks are boge pro gas. With car
> > parked I can't push my car downwards and the bump stops have no free play
> > between the upper mount and the shocks. Wanted to know if I must cut my bump
> > stops replace them or modify them in some way.
> > TIA
> >
> > Gabriel
> > '87 Scirocco 16v
> >
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