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lowering blather

Cutting coils, aftermarket coils, matching the damping to spring rate........????????????

Easiest way to lower the front for the California rake look is to move the lower spring pads down on the strut bodies.  Then, use the stock springs AND the stock-type shocks.  All it takes is some welding skill (and not a lot, either).
I did it, am using standard Bilstein cartridges, and have no complaints.  Nice ride, nice look, no change in spring rates so no change in handling.  Only downside (and it's the same downside you'll get using ANY lowering method) is a reduction in suspension travel.

Let's not make things more complicated than they have to be.

larry
sandiego16v

  On 12/21/06, Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
  >
  >
  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: Allyn
  >
  > Note that taking a coil off of an 8v spring (to slightly lower an 8v
  > equipped car), will result in a decent rate that is not too
  > crazy.
  >
  > (in reference to the posts from earlier today) - This is entirely different
  > than taking several coils off of a 16v spring, as it
  > starts at a higher spring rate before the cut, and cutting more coils as
  > nexessary for acceptable ride height on an 8v equipped car
  > only amplifies the effect further.
  >
  > HTH
  > Al
  >
  >
  > The cut front 16V springs on my '83 Rabbit GTI, worked great.
  > It sits like a stock Rabbit, but it's really stiff, and it handles great
  > with Bilsteins HD's.
  >
  > Most people that cut springs usually leave the stock shocks on, and if
  > they're not already blown, they will be soon, because you need something to
  > handle the higher spring rate.
  >
  > The thing I like with stock springs, is that they're usually linear rate.
  >
  > Peter
  >
  >
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