Need Suspension Answers

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

first off, those springs sound like they are progressive rate (as opposed to a
constant #400). you can safely lose an inch by cutting one of the tight (close
together) coils off on each side.
as for being loose in the perch, that will happen and is normal for aftermarket
lowering springs. if the spring was tight in the perch with the car off of the
ground, it would sit even higher than stock with the car on the ground (due to
the higher spring rate).
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vince Royer" <vince@performancecarstereo.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 12:31 AM
Subject: Need Suspension Answers


> 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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