Re: Repost suspension question - please help

[David Strope <dstrope@erols.com>]

Calm down there chief. I don't think there are many of us
that have experience with both Sports and HDs. I didn't
respond because I have only had the Sports. Which I like
very much.

Dave
97 GLX


rdawson wrote:
> 
> 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 !!!