Re: Advice on shock/strut & spring setup

[cameron@buzzneon.com]

Hi Mike,

I tried the H&R Cup-Kit on my 97 Jetta GLX, and I didn't like it at all. Sure
the handeling was amazing, but the day-to-day ride was just too harsh. I
sold the kit and since installed H&R Sports with Bilstein Sport shocks,
and I really love that ride. It's not as low as the Cup-Kit (which is
another plus for me), and really takes the edge of the harsh Cup-Kit ride.

I had a few people comment/complain about the ride with the Cup-Kit, but
no-one has said anything about the H&R Sports. Obviously the handeling is
not as good, but it's far better than stock, and a comfy ride, too. (No
more nose-dives whenevr you touch the brakes!)

Here are some pictures:
  http://www.buzzneon.com/jetta/clean/
I took them after a mojor wash/buff/wax (hence the name 'clean').

I'm not really suppose to be running a web-server on my DSL line, so please
don't hammer it too much!

Cam.

> 
> It's time to upgrade shocks/springs on my 96 GLX.  Looking at Bilstein/
> Eibach combo (conventional not coil over as I'm not interested in the
> adjustment factor.)  Looking for advice on pro springs vs sport springs
> (ride/comfort, lowering, etc.)  I'm interested in an overall look and ride
> comfort that is smart, clean, sophisticated and mature.
> 
> Any feedback on different shock/spring setups is greatly appreciated.  
> Thanks.
> 
> Mike  
> 


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