Re: Suspension Setup Suggestions

[ANDREW_ATWELL@HP-PaloAlto-om20.om.hp.com]

     I've never even been in a 16v GLi so I couldn't tell you.  The 
     bilstein's are better products but for the ride quaility NOT for 
     raceibility.  The adjustible Koni's or the SPAX are better for race, 
     the bilstein's are better for the aplication you are talking about.  
     You wouldn't be dissapointed with the Boge either, but the Blistein's 
     will definitely have a better feel.  As far as Sports vs. HD in the 
     VR6 aplication, their damping is identical, the only difference is the 
     amount of travel, the Sports are designed for a lowering application, 
     and the HD's for only slight modification (ie. NS Softsport springs 
     that only lower 0-0.25inches.
     andy


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Subject: Re: Suspension Setup Suggestions
Author:  Non-HP-leah (leah@erinet.com) at HP-PaloAlto,mimegw6
Date:    11/6/97 10:13 PM



     
Thanks for the reply.  I was (still am) thinking of going with NS lowering sprin
gs
with either Boge or Bilstein shocks.  I have been going back and forth between t
he
two as I have heard good things about both setups.  I guess I just need to drive
 a
car with each setup, but, since I can't -- at least not right now -- can you (or
anyone) compare the two with say, a 16v GLI's suspension?
     
Also, I realize that Bilsteins are *generally* considered better products, but f
or
someone who does not plan on racing (much?), does lots of highway driving, and 
drives mostly for fun otherwise, are the Bilsteins worth the extra cash?  Before
, I
was assuming that the Bilsteins were going to be stiffer than the Boges.  I gues
s I
was wrong.  One more thing -- were you talking about the HDs or the sports?
     
thanks again
- -erik