Argh... too many suspension options! Can't decide what would be the best for me...
04-14-2002, 03:18 PM
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Argh... too many suspension options! Can't decide what would be the best for me...
First off, handling is infinitely more important than ride height. I drive on some rough roads, dirt and snow frequently enough to be afraid of a really big drop. I want a ride that is controllable but not bone jarring (mostly for my passenger's sake). Anybody have any suggestions? I don't really want to spend the extra $ for coilovers because I don't need the bragging rights. Right now I'm looking at a H&R sport/ Bilstein combo.
04-14-2002, 03:24 PM
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H&R sports and bilsteins are a great combo.
I've had limited experience with that combo, but I thought it was great! Most coilovers will go a step further in terms of handling and performance. Ride height is only marginally reduced from stock sport (0.75"F/0.50"R drop). Honestly though, if comfort plays a significant factor on the roads you're driving on, I would leave a stock sport suspension in place (or buy one if you don't already have it).
04-14-2002, 03:31 PM
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djnelson's set up with neuspeed bilsteins and stock sports seems like the perfect compromise...
a little lower and much more stable. I'm planning to do it myself. See his recent posts for ride height pics
-jjm
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04-14-2002, 03:32 PM
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Do what I did!!!!
I just finished installing my neuspeed bilsteins over the stock sport springs! They are awsome!!!!
1) Little to no change in ride height
2) AWSOME IMPROVEMENT IN HANDLING!
a) no more pitching up and down on accel/decel
b) very flat in cornering (even hard cornering)
c) very predictable
3) No perceptible increase in ride harshness over stock sport!!!
4) Only $480 with an additional $80 in tools
5) 8 hour install with 3 friends
I could not be happier!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions.
-Ross
1) Little to no change in ride height
2) AWSOME IMPROVEMENT IN HANDLING!
a) no more pitching up and down on accel/decel
b) very flat in cornering (even hard cornering)
c) very predictable
3) No perceptible increase in ride harshness over stock sport!!!
4) Only $480 with an additional $80 in tools
5) 8 hour install with 3 friends
I could not be happier!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions.
-Ross
04-14-2002, 03:38 PM
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I'm selling Neuspeed sports w/ 6Kmi and 5months on them.
love them, but want to drop it some more, getting CO's.
they are stiffer than stock sports, but not a whole lot no dive and porposing and w/ rear sway no roll in corners
email me if intrested
they are stiffer than stock sports, but not a whole lot no dive and porposing and w/ rear sway no roll in corners
email me if intrested
04-14-2002, 03:42 PM
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read this.....not sure if it's what you're after, but I highly recommend it......
great compromise between performance and a totally civilized everyday driver, IMO...<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1123069.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1123069.phtml</a</li></ul>
