[ramble] Suspension possibilities - car is graduating from the DD suspension

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

I don't have anything creative to add other than I'll be watching this 
thread w/ interest. I got a new set of Bilstein sports and Neuspeed 
progressives from Potter and I LOVE the ride. But the gap between the 
wheels and the fender is unsightly - I was shocked.  ;)  I must add that 
the car isn't fully weighted down yet (probably missing 200 lbs or 
so??).  But I definitely have been eyeing the DIY coilover applications 
- Ground Control w/ choose-your-own-spring-rate Eibachs for $400 new, 
Shine setup $500+ new, Carrera (on my "beater" mk1, but NLA??...couldn't 
find them last I checked...

Either way - good luck!

JT

Koabi Brooks wrote:

>I shouldn't even be posting this until I finish the EFI, but I'm bored and
>this might be motivational.
>
>For a few years, my 16v was a daily driver.  So I went with something that
>would be pretty nice for the street.  Tokico non adj shocks/struts, eibach
>sportlines, stock sways and some poly bushings to go around (except for the
>)@($* strut bearing which I replaced AGAIN).
>
>So this setup was pretty nice for the street.  The eibachs lowered it well -
>a bit too well - the A arms point a bit upwards.  I still wonder if lowering
>the center of gravity offsets the disadvantage of the A arms pointing
>upwards.
>
>With that said, I believe my goal is to get something that can (barely)
>handle the street and be good for the road course and/or autox
>
>Anyway(s), I think I am going to upgrade progressively - swaybars then
>springs/dampeners
>
>1) Swaybars - IIRC stiffer rear on a FWD car helps make a more neutral
>chassis
>2) DIY type coilover - like a ground control unit
>3) Dampeners - Bilstein Sports!
>
>Obviously I don't know how stiff too stiff is on the rear.  Are the DIY type
>coilovers a good option or would sticking with a set of race springs be
>better?  Finally, no one says much negative about Bilsteins, so that's why
>that's there.
>
>So if someone with experience can chime in, that'd give me some direction :)
>
>koabi
>'88 16vT (apply EFI!)
>
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