RE: Springs

[Peter Loron <peterl@cnw.com>]

I second what Craig says. Do the springs and shocks together. Big
improvement. I got my stuff from ASI/RD Enterprises. 800-683-2890.

-Pete

On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, Squier, Craig wrote:

> If you do lowering Springs, the you need to replace the shocks/struts as
> well. Standard shocks/struts will destroy themselves by bottoming out if
> used with lowering springs.
> 
> The best combo is Neuspeed Sport Lowering and Bilstein Sport shocks.
> Suspension Techniques springs are good too (They are identical to the
> Neuspeed ones) (This lowers like 1.5" rear, 2" front)
> 
> If you want a just a slightly stiffer ride with a little lowering, use the
> Neuspeed Sofsport springs and Bilstein Heavy Duty. (This lowers like .5"
> rear and 1" front)
> 
> The cost will be basically the same for either way. A package comes in
> around $500. 
> 
> Places to order from would be APS (Neuspeed distibutor), Rapid Parts
> (another great supplier, good prices too), or any of the other guys
> advertised in EC.
> 
> Hope this helps 
> 
> > ----------
> > From: 	Bonsant, Amy[SMTP:Amy.Bonsant@dowjones.com]
> > Reply To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Sent: 	Friday, March 05, 1999 9:40 AM
> > To: 	'jettaglx@igtc.com'
> > Subject: 	Springs
> > 
> > I am planning on doing springs, and lower it just a little, but I am not
> > sure when I will do that. I have been looking around on prices. Anyone
> > have
> > any suggestions on stores?
> > Amy
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Hopkins [mailto:vergeo@email.msn.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, March 04, 1999 6:34 PM
> > To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject: Re: Hi!
> > 
> > 
> > Congradulations Amy and welcome to the GLX list.  The are other quick
> > bolt-ons like a brospeed header or a cam.  Have you looked into changing
> > the
> > suspension?
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bonsant, Amy <Amy.Bonsant@dowjones.com>
> > To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> > Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 1:19 PM
> > Subject: Hi!
> > 
> > 
> > >Hi everyone! I am new at this. I own a 98 Jetta GLX, hunter green. I have
> > >installed neuspeed p-flo, sport exhaust, stut bar, and just bought the
> > >q-chip. Does anyone have any suggestions on other things I can do to it?
> > >Thanks, Amy
> > 
> > 
> 

Peter Loron                                                  peterl@cnw.com
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