RE: Cups vs coil overs

["Simpson, Chuck" <chuck.simpson@zeltech.com>]

I'm assuming by "cups" you mean Cup Kit.  Keep in mind that the H&R Cup Kit
lowers quite a bit.  My settled lowering on my '97 GTI VR6 is 3.0" front and
1.5" rear.  H&R claims 2.0" front and 1.7" rear, but it really only leaves
about a finger amount of gap in the front/rear.  I like the drop/ride... so
I'm happy.

Coilovers are stiff and expensive.  If you are looking for a nice handling
street suspension, you should stick with Bilstein Sports and H&R Sport
lowering springs.  You might get around 1.25" drop.  Handling is increased
significantly, but can be stiff on the small bumps.

-Chuck



-----Original Message-----
From: Cleffordesigns@aol.com
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Sent: 3/13/02 1:50 PM
Subject: Cups vs coil overs

What's the difference between cups and coil overs.  Are cups a better
choice 
if I'm looking for a smoother ride?  I'm not interested in being able to

"adjust" my suspension.  Looking for nice, clean, .75 to 1.5 lowered
look 
with a nice ride on everyday roads & highways. Are cups less expensive?
Who 
would you recommend for cups?  All is appreciated.

Mike
96 GLX