Re: H&R spring source (Details)

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

Here's the SCOOP....

I just got off the phone with Todd at Air & Water in Philly.  Here are some
vitals on the springs...

What|> H&R Lowering Springs.
Rates|> Progressive, 175 to 225 (stock are rated somewhere between 130 &
160)
Lowering distance:|> 1.5" Front / 1.25" Back

- - Offer good for at least the next 30 days: $179
- - Bilstein Sports are available for $470

In comparison, Autobahn International ( http://www.autobahnint.com/ ) is
offering Eibachs for $239.95 with an average lowering of 1".  I do not know
the difference, but it's always good to know what else is out there.

Lets hear some opinions.  Is this a good spring and a good deal?  Are
progressives good or bad??

Joe



Dan Pichovich wrote:

> All,
>
> My understanding, and I have the H&R springs straight from the warehouse
> in Washington State because Neuspeed couldn't come up with any rear
> springs due to this fiasco, is that the H&R's are exactly the same
> EXCEPT that they are 1/4" LESS of a drop.
>
> Dan Pichovich
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Newton [SMTP:newton@pmc-sierra.bc.ca]
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 2:14 PM
> > To:   gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com; jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject:      Re: H&R spring source
> >
> >
> >
> > > We're offering special intro pricing on the H&R (not Neuspeed
> > badged!) VW
> > > lowering springs for list members: $179 plus shipping.  Regular
> > retail will be
> > > $210.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Todd Sager
> > > Air & Water
> > > VW Tuning
> > > Philadelphia
> > > 1-888-565-2257 M-F 8am-6pm EST
> >
> > Todd,
> >
> > What is the difference, if any, between the genuine H&R springs and
> > the Neuspeed springs (made by H&R)?
> >
> > Anyone know who makes Neuspeed springs now?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > ---
> > Jeff Newton
> >
> >
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