Need Suspension Answers

[pbureau@attbi.com (pbureau@attbi.com)]

lowering and performance are equally inverted.

low = not perfomance on our cars...

H&R will lower the car 1.25" front.. not more.
only solution is coilovers or cutting springs.

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ATS - Patrick Bureau
1985 8v Euro GTX 3A/JH Project
(show car)
1985 8v Euro GT Project (Daily Drive)
http://www.longcoeur.com/scirocco/
http://www.texassciroccoteam.org/
> Hey guys,
> 
> So I finally got my new shocks and springs in today.  For those who don't
> recall, I got the following setup: RPI shock inserts and H&R Group G race
> springs for A2 (420 lb).  I have a 1982 Rocco with about a hundred pounds of
> weight reduction off the front end.
> 
> I used new upper mounts, new bumpstops, and new camber bolts to put it all
> together, and it worked out o.k.  I had these goals in mind: 1) lower than
> average.  2) no harsh bottoming  3) decent handling
> 
> Potterman recommended I go with the A2 spring at 420 lbs.  I'm beginning to
> think that he really wanted to get rid of them or something, because they
> certainly don't seem like the best answer. They're too short for starters.
> The spring is not 100% loose at full extension, but it's a little loose in
> there.  Half the spring has really tight coils and the other half has really
> loose coils. At rest, it seems like the tight coils are pretty much all
> touching each other. I don't know if it's supposed to be like that. They
> ride nice and stiff and greatly increased my cornering grip, but it kinda
> feels like I'm driving a low car but then it looks like a 4x4.
> 
> My car rides great now, and never seems to bottom out.  My problem is that
> it's just not low enough. It seems it's the same height it was before, and
> it has a good 4" of travel before bottoming. My control arms seem to be
> exactly horizontal.   I know, I know "the Scirocco does not lend itself well
> to being really low".   But I don't care, I want it low anyways.  H&R
> apparently has a new set of race springs coming for the Rocco.  Would these
> be any better?  Or should I stay with what I have now and get a camber plate
> with a taller upper shock mount?
> 
> I guess what I should really have is coilovers.  I want it really low for
> car shows, but I still want it to handle really good for spirited drives.  I
> totally could never convince my girl that we need coilovers for my car. A
> hundred bucks here and there is ok, but a couple thousand is just way too
> much.
> 
> I've already spent enough money as far as I'm concerned, but all I want is a
> low Scirocco that handles ok.  Is that really too much to ask?
> 
> Thanks for the help,
> 
> Vinny
> 
> 
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