Re: OW-D Suspender Questions

[Robert Phillips <r3rfp@dax.cc.uakron.edu>]

On Wed, 12 Jul 1995 Denveroo@aol.com wrote:

> At 115k miles, is it wise to do bushings on one side only, or should I
> replace the equivalent bushings on the other side?  And, I would appreciate

Do 'em all!  The car probably needs all of them by now, even if they have 
been done before.  For a little peace of mind, and a little piece of 
money, they're well worth doing.

> tightly controlled suspension.  I've seen postings on Boges by a few,
> wondering how much difference is there between turbo and pro, and whether
> anyone's had experience with Tociko (sp?), Koni or KYB in this application
> N.  The springs were essentially the German spec variable rate units, and
> they lowered ride height by an inch.  I worry a bit about that, with my

The Turbo Gas are supposed to be pretty good for a driver.  The ProGas 
are pretty firm, but help the car out quite a bit.  I have the ProGas.

As I mentioned in a previous post, go for the srpings when you do it.  
I've heard really good things about H&R from German Parts and Resto., and 
the cost is good too.  You don't want to go further than about 1" lower 
unless you move to the sunbelt.  

With my current setup, 1" lower springs and ProGas, it is pretty firm, 
but handles great.  Firm doesn't mean shake out your teeth, but it's 
definately not a luxo-cruiser either.

Robert Phillips
The University of Akron Sociology Department-------Akron, Ohio
1987 Audi 4000S, 1.8L 4-cyl, FWD----------SOLO II  H-Stock