Re: Repost suspension question - please help

["e" <e@sbbs.se>]

What do you want? the list clogged with a whole bunch of replies saying
sorry can't help you? :-)
You've already bought everything, why don't you give us your opinions of the
setup?
I'm sure someone else must have the same setup, maybe just a little shy!

ian

- -----Original Message-----
From: rdawson <daw_son@pacbell.net>
To: jettaglx@igtc.COM <jettaglx@igtc.COM>
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 12:10 AM
Subject: Repost suspension question - please help


>I'm reposting last nights message because I got no response. Not one reply.
>Either,
>
>a.   no-one has experience with Bilstien's or
>b.   no-one gives a damn or
>c.   everybody was too busy debating the reliability of Volkswagens & new
VW
>slogans (now that got a lot of attention).
>
>I thought the best part of this list was the help we can offer each other
>through our experiences. I try to respond to people asking for advice and
>help on the lists I subscribe to whenever I think I can contribute
something
>useful.
>
>My opinion is that this debate about reliability and slogans is a waste of
>time. I don't think anyone wins or gains from the debate. Certainly, the
>reliability of VW's will not improve or degrade because of this banter.
>
>I hope I havn't ticked anyone off by sounding snooty or disrespectful. If
>anyone wants to relate their experience or opinions on my suspension
>question, here it is again. I really do appreciate any replies.
>_____________________________________________________
>
>Does anyone have experience with the "Bilstien Sport" vs. the "HD"? A
couple
>months ago I had Neuspeed Sport springs installed with stock shocks (27,000
>mi). . . . Too much bounce.
>
>I checked into the Bilstiens and my retailer (Motorsport Dynamics in
>Sacramento) recommended the HD's. Today I ordered the shocks and this time
>MD  recommended the Sports. They called Neuspeed customer service and
>verified that the only difference is shaft length, they are valved
>identical. MD said the Sports will provide more travel because of the
>shorter shaft. Does this make sense?
>
>I ordered the Sports. They will be installed next week. Am I getting the
>right shocks?
>
>Randal Dawson
>97 GLX, black on black leather, Meguiar's cleaner, polish & wax
>K&N with modified box
>Tinted windows
>Blacked out Jetta, GLX, and VR6 emblems
>Neuspeed springs
>
>FUN COMMUTER & MOUNTAIN ROAD RUNNER !!!
>