RE: Looking for example suspensions

[Ng.Kevin@nationscredit.com (Ng, Kevin)]

Bryan,

Exactly what do you mean by a "little bumpy"? As my yearly bonus is   
coming up soon, I've been thinking about getting the same setup you got.   
I'd like to have improved performance and a lowered ride, but not without   
sacrificing too much ride comfort (I live in CT, but travel to NYC quite   
often). Also, any suggestions as to where to get the best price for the   
parts? About how much extra would it cost to have it professionally   
installed?

Thanks,
Kevin
97 GLX Windsor Blue
The usuals: Pchip & Pflo

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From:  Bryan Billings[SMTP:billings@codenet.net]
Sent:  Monday, January 26, 1998 9:38 PM
To:  jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:  Re: Looking for example suspensions

Hey,

I just put some Bilstein Shocks and Struts in my 97 Vento GLX.  I can't
tell you how much I enjoy driving the car now.  The traction is so much
better it almost feels like I am excelerating even quicker. I still have
the stock tires installed.

The key is the springs.  I think that the shocks and struts between the
Bilstein and Boge are really close in performance.  I know of a guy that
had the Neuspeed sport springs and they sucked.  I guess it all depends
what you are looking for.  The best in my opinion it the H&R Full Race
springs.  This is what I installed this last weekend.  It is a little
bumpy but really fun.  It is so responsive. They are the same thing as
the Neuspeed Race Springs.  H&R makes them for Neuspeed.  There are a
few tricks to install the rears so let me know when you do this.  It is
imperative that you take the time to do a few extra steps.  It will save
you time after the install.

The car really looks cool to about a 1.75 drop in the front and 2.25 in
the rear ( Bilstein is adjustable in the rear for height only ).  Even
with the stock rims and tires it attracts many people.  I cant wait till
my 17" TSW VX1's are here.

Later

Bryan Billings

97 Vento GLX/7k
> > Boston Green
> > Racing Cloth Interior
> > Neuspeed Upper strut Bar
> > Neuspeed P-flow
> > Neuspeed Chip
> > Bilstein Shocks and Struts
> > H&R Racing Springs
> > Custom Exhaust with dual Ansa Tips
> > Vento GLX Badges
> > Niken Alumiumn Pedals
> > Mobile 1 Synthetic oil
> > ProLong Oil Additive (Keps her cool)208d when driven hard
> > TSW VX1 17" rims on the way

Planned upgrades in the near future:

Bigger Sway bars all the way around
BroSpeed Ceramic Coated Header
Euroswitch
Rear fog
Stereo Head Unit replacement
Blue/Yellow headlight bulb upgrade
11" Race Brakes (Brembo Rotors)
Hoosier 15" "R" tires for Autocross
Air Bath upgrade for P-flow
Smoke tail/sidemarkers
Nology (Hot Wires) Plug wire upgrade
Chris Colliers Front Spoiler (zercup)
Chris Colliers Single Wiper
Schrick VR6 Intake
High flow throttle body
Camshaft upgrade

In the next 8-12 months:

Short Shifter kit
Turbo system or Supercharger ?
Bore out to 3.3L  (M3 EATER)



John Kilpatrick wrote:
>
> I am trying to decide what sort of suspension to get.  And instead of
> starting an insane thread, I would prefer to ride in some examples
> around here (the Bay Area).  I am trying to decide between Boge and
> Bilsten.  So if anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
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