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Suspension talk



> On 10:58 am 03/16/07 "Mtl-Marc" <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > I was going to get this setup too, but lately I noticed 
> Chuck, Dan B, 
> > Cathy amongst others who are happy with coilovers.
> >
> > What are the real advantage to get coilover for strictly 
> street use, 
> > street use with major potholes that is...
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Marc
> 
> Well, I'm certainly no suspension expert. My philosophy when 
> building the 16V was that I'd get the best I could in 
> anything I replaced, and many who knew more than I did 
> suggested that the H&R coilovers were a good way to go. I 
> also wasn't certain of what all I'd use that car for, so some 
> adjustability seemed to be a good idea. I reality I've dialed 
> them in to where I think they should be heightwise and not 
> adjusted them that much.
> But I do like the handling in that car, no question. Marc, 
> when you swing back through here in June, you can try the 
> girl out if hubby doesn't kill her at the track that weekend. 
> And potholes, yeah, we can find some... :) Cathy

"...that I'd get the best I could in anything I replaced"

Sound advice you have there.

I'll take you up on your offer for the short spin.

Thanks.

Marc