[urq] Suspension modification inquiry

[Geraint Lloyd]

I second the Bilstien HDs and standard springs, 
It works well on the golf, but I have just ordered a new set of 4.
The originals were getting a bit leaky and I figured that after 20 years,
they were probably past it. They are still lots stiffer than stock shocks
though.

AFAIK, when they were new they were Group N not HD, but that's progress for
you. I would also not be surprised to find out that that's what Dave Sutton
used to use.

Geraint



-----Original Message-----
From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Martin Pajak
Sent: 17 August 2008 18:33
To: packley at verizon.net; urq at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [urq] Suspension modification inquiry

Hi Phil,

I used to have H&Rs and Konis on my '85.  
Let's just say I FEEL your pain.

I went with stock '85 springs and Bilstaind HD's and were very happy with
that combo.
Nice on long trips yet stiff enough to give you smile around corners.
I also had rear sway bar (same size as front).

It would have been nice to see your car in CO.

Hope this helps.
Martin
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: urq-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of packley
> Sent: August 17, 2008 10:51 AM
> To: urq at audifans.com
> Subject: [urq] Suspension modification inquiry
> 
> What are the opinions for a good streetable suspension mods 
> (I have H&R springs/Koni adjustable shocks) for a high 
> horsepower 20V modified urq? 
> 
> All other parts are correct and car has all new 
> bushing/suspension pieces, 2Bennett Big brake kit, AAN rears, etc.
> 
> One of the reasons I did not make the Colorado event despite 
> no AC was the car handles bumps so poorly. 
> 
> I suspect the Konis are adjusted full hard so any bump is 
> like a jack-hammer.
> 
> I want to avoid coil-overs if I can, although I recognize 
> they give the most adjustability, my experience on race cars 
> is they are noisy which won't do on a street car. 
> 
> It would appear 2 1/2" coilover springs also eliminate the 
> problems caused by large stock springs and clearance issues.
> 
> Should I consider upgrading to 91+ vintage coupe struts? This 
> requires other things like hub mods to get 5 bolt to work, 
> etc. which seems to be a lot of extra work.
> 
> Any tips from the group of what has worked would be helpful. 
> Pardon me if I missed other discussions on this topic.
> 
>  
> 
> thanks for your help
> 
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