How many different suspension set-ups?
04-07-2005, 08:26 AM
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How many different suspension set-ups?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/16041/elyse.jpg"></center><p>It only took me six to get it right:
1. Stock PST suspension, stock springs, dampers, sways
2. Eibach springs, koni shocks (full soft), stock PST sways
3. Eibach springs, koni shocks (two turns off full soft), stock PST sways
4. Eibach springs, eibach dampers, stock PST sways
5. Eibach springs, eibach dampers, H-sport sways
6. H&R coilovers, H-sport sways
1. Stock PST suspension, stock springs, dampers, sways
2. Eibach springs, koni shocks (full soft), stock PST sways
3. Eibach springs, koni shocks (two turns off full soft), stock PST sways
4. Eibach springs, eibach dampers, stock PST sways
5. Eibach springs, eibach dampers, H-sport sways
6. H&R coilovers, H-sport sways
04-07-2005, 09:08 AM
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All he's saying is that these suspension parts produce
different ride/handling characteristics. Some may be subtle differences, some combinations may produce dramatic differences. It all depends on what YOU want for ride/handling. What one person has (and loves) you might not.
Case in point: going from full stock suspension/bars to H&R race springs w/Koni dampers (set full stiff) w/ f&r H-sport bars might produce a much better track/auto-cross vehicle, but one you might not want to drive on a daily basis.
As I understand it, the KW coil-overs are firmer riding than the H&R coil-overs, but perhaps better for very aggressive driving, while the STaSIS motorsports can be "fine-tuned" by spring selection and damper settings to give you exactly what you want, and can be (relatively) easily changed to accomodate specific desires (track days) but are far and away the most $$$. Which one is best for you?
There are differences between the PSK bar and H-sports...which one offers more of what you want?
I sense too many folks going with the "this is popular, so it must be good" approach, rather than going to a good driving school and learning about their car and experiencing how good it really is, and deciding what areas they want to change/improve, and in what way.
My $.02
Case in point: going from full stock suspension/bars to H&R race springs w/Koni dampers (set full stiff) w/ f&r H-sport bars might produce a much better track/auto-cross vehicle, but one you might not want to drive on a daily basis.
As I understand it, the KW coil-overs are firmer riding than the H&R coil-overs, but perhaps better for very aggressive driving, while the STaSIS motorsports can be "fine-tuned" by spring selection and damper settings to give you exactly what you want, and can be (relatively) easily changed to accomodate specific desires (track days) but are far and away the most $$$. Which one is best for you?
There are differences between the PSK bar and H-sports...which one offers more of what you want?
I sense too many folks going with the "this is popular, so it must be good" approach, rather than going to a good driving school and learning about their car and experiencing how good it really is, and deciding what areas they want to change/improve, and in what way.
My $.02
04-07-2005, 09:28 AM
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I understood what he was saying. My comment was based on what he has listed as his current set up.
I'm looking to upgrade my suspension and have had other cars with vaious suspension set ups. It just seems the majority of people on this board who have upgraded their suspension have ended up with the H&R coilovers.
Going to my first track day sponsered by Audi Club NW next month. I'm stoked.
Going to my first track day sponsered by Audi Club NW next month. I'm stoked.
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04-07-2005, 09:29 AM
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Took 5 stages here...
1. Stock non-sport;
2. Added PSK rear sway bar;
3. Replaced springs and dampers with Bilstein/H&R Sport;
4. Replaced Bilstein/H&R Sport with H&R Coilovers;
5. Replaced PSK sway with Hotchkis H-sport Sway bars.
Oh, and step 6...driving and having lots of fun!!!
2. Added PSK rear sway bar;
3. Replaced springs and dampers with Bilstein/H&R Sport;
4. Replaced Bilstein/H&R Sport with H&R Coilovers;
5. Replaced PSK sway with Hotchkis H-sport Sway bars.
Oh, and step 6...driving and having lots of fun!!!
04-07-2005, 09:34 AM
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Congrats! You will learn SO MUCH and be in a much better
position to evaluate what to spend your $$ on.
I've been able to show students some of the effects of a stiffer rear bar simply by changing their tire pressures.
See you at Bremerton next month...
Cheers,
I've been able to show students some of the effects of a stiffer rear bar simply by changing their tire pressures.
See you at Bremerton next month...
Cheers,
