Re: Suspensions

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

>I would really appreciate any input.  Thanks.
>
>Marc
>97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black

Marc-

I can't comment in relation to any other suspension than stock, as I 
have not driven any of them.

I have the Bilstein HD's with NeuSpeed SofSport springs. The ride is 
more controlled that stock, and the "bouncy airy" feeling of stock is 
gone. It's not SPORT hard, but it's not stock soft either. The 
primary complaint I have with the suspension at this time is 
significant body roll when taking corners really aggressively, but 
that is probably due to the fact that I have no sway bars on my car.

All in all, the ride is much sportier, but not harshly so, although 
my girlfriend would probably disagree-- then again, she prefers her 
2000 GLS 2.0L automatic to my 1997 GLX manual...

So, depends on your viewpoint if my setup would be too harsh for you. 
The springs are marketed as the kind of springs you buy if you don't 
want to drop your car that much and if you want to keep a relatively 
comfortable ride. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably get H&R 
springs from the local H&R factory just up I-5 from me.

-Khan
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Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com

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