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going to change the stock suspension very soon, here's what I'm pondering (long)

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Old 01-30-2005, 03:59 PM
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Default going to change the stock suspension very soon, here's what I'm pondering (long)

My 2000 has nearly 89k on it, and I've only had the car since 11/04. I can only assume that the stock dampers are getting on in age. The car is my daily driver, and may see 2-6 track days in the coming year. I'm 99% ready to commit to the H-Sport sway bar kit, especially with the $40 discount valid until tomorrow. I'm also considering the Vogtland/Koni setup purems carries. I've gone the coilover route with my previous car, and the sacrifice in everday comfort wasn't (in the end) worth the extra time I may have been picking up at the track. That's what appeals to be about the V/K kit; slightly lower, slightly stiffer, nothing extreme.
Altogher it'd be around $1190. A good deal or should I investigate other (read coilover) avenues?
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Default What coilovers do you previously have experience with...

and on what cars?
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Default Re: What coilovers do you previously have experience with...

Eibach springs 375/450 with Koni sports on an '89 80quattro (3000 lbs).
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Default A good compromise between performance and comfort are the H&R Streets.

About the same price, and proven results.
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Details on the $40 discount? Thanks.
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Stasis Streetsports - adjustable height, but springs remain relatively soft...great for daily driver
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STFA for a purems post. $40 off if you order via internet by 1/31
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Default I just ordered a set. Here's a link.....

Mike has always been very helpful answering my questions about suspension. You might want to give him a call.

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1889147.phtml">h sport thread</a>
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That's assuming they don't pop.
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Default Take a look at KW V2 coilovers with adjustable rebound

I think its worthwhile to be able to fine tune the height

Being able to adjust the rebound is absolutely worthwhile, to get the damping characteristic you want


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