Suspension questions (long)

[Christopher Inverarity <inver@ix.netcom.com>]

So the clock just past 10k on my fine '99 A3 GLX and I thinks it's now
time to start upgrading. I took a ride down to the New Dimensions shop
in Santa Clara. I liked what I saw. Talked for a few minutes with a guy
there (didn't get his name) and I think I'd be comfortable having work
done there. The shop seems clean and well organized and there were fine
examples of Volkswagen tuning going on all around.

The first mods I'd like to make to the car are with the suspension.
After looking through the ND catalogue I think I'd like to go for the
Stage III Kit. This kit includes Boge Shocks and Struts with Neuspeed
springs. The kit also includes sway bars (front and rear) and strut
tie-bars. I still have the sh*tty GA's on my car and I'm considering
keeping them until they wear a little, but if they greatly compromise my

upgrade I'd consider better rubber. I'd like to spend my money wisely.
It's my main mode of transportation and I'm not wanting to turn it into
a Rally Car, but I want firm consistent handling in all conditions. I
forgot to ask for a price list while I was there, with all those fine
VW' s around my attention was elsewhere.

So my questions are these; (answer whichever you want)

1) Has anyone had their car worked on at the New Dimensions shop in
Santa Clara (CA) and what did you think?

2) Has anyone had the ND III kit installed and what did you think, how
much did you spend? (if you don't mind telling me)

3) Any opinions on Boge vs. Bilsteins? They offer either the Boge Turbo
Gas or Pro Gas which are better value. (bang for buck)

4) Neuspeed springs? Good long life progressive springs?

5) Coilovers, what do you think? Will I be sorry if I don't install them

(if they're available with this kit)?

6) Bushings? Polyurethane or stock rubber?

I know that's a lot of questions and I'd appreciate answers to any of
them if you have the time.

Thanks!

CJI
99 A3 GLX (stock, but not for long)