MK1 16v suspension dilema

[rabbit16v@attbi.com (Dave Ewing)]

This will be one for me too since I am swapping a 2.0L 16v into an MK1.

The springs I have on my Rabbit right now (which is where the motor is also)
were from a 16v Scirocco so they were bought for a 16v Scirocco and put into
my 16v Rabbit.  The stance was perfect!!  There is also the question of
Scirocco 16v/8v since there are (with some springs) different numbers for
16v and 8v Sciroccos.  It's hard to believe that they were different because
of difference in weight because it was only by less than 200lbs.

I would think that you would want to order springs for the MK1 and not for
the MK2 since most spring manufacturers show the same spring for 16v and 8v
and the extra weight you are adding to your car would be similar to the
weight added to an MK2 with the 16v.

All A1 springs will cross with each other AFAIK.

Dave


> Potter will be my vendor on this and I asked him the same question as
> follows.
>
> ...I have a question about sport springs for my MK1.  I am attached to the
> H&R Sport springs and am planing on buying these this summer.  my
situation
> is this.  Iam in the latter stages of a comprehensive 16v upgrade from a
> complete 86 16v pats car.  I have transplanted the ENTIRE front
suspension.
> Control arm/strut asembly and wheel (for the brakes).  When i buy the H&R
> sport springs, which application should I go with.   My understanding is
> that it is per chassis which is the same.  But I think there are different
> part numbers for MK1 and MK2 springs.  Is this just a slightly stiffer
rate
> for the heavier MK2?  Will both fit in the MK 2 strut assemblyon my car?
> Would the MK2 part number increase ride heigth (bad).  Tell me what I
should
> do.  My goal is to firm up the ride, and lower about 1-1.5 inches.  (H&R
> sport claims both just like I want)   Bilstein sports are going in later
but
> that is a different story...
> Any insight here would be valuble to me
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
> 1979 Scirocco  "McFly"
> 16v conversion - Engine in, now the hard part
> Electrical  : (
> VORTEX:  "Indiana Red"
>
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