Golf spring rates

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08-29-2002, 11:38 AM
crs240sx

Golf spring rates

Anybody have any input on a streetable setup for a '90 2 door gold that will see frequent autoX, lapping days, and solo I's.

Here's what I was thinking:
- 8" coil-overs, 400F/275B. I have the 275s already so I'm trying to getting something appropriate for the front. Is this too soft, will it bottom out when lowered?
- Big rear bar, no front bar.
- Bilsitens or KYB AGX shocks.

How low should I go, I know I have read that you should no go so low that the control arm is not level. I'm relativley new to VWs though so I'm not sure.

I figure if I want to make it an ITB car I can pick up a set of 500-600 springs, swap things around and be all set.
08-29-2002, 10:12 PM
mogren

400# will work OK with Bilsteins on the street. Lower tillthe A arms are flat or justa bove. Watch the body near the axles on the pass side for rub, then lift it up a bit.MM
09-03-2002, 02:49 PM
crs240sx

Thanks.
So no fear of bottoming out with those rates?

Should I leave the front stock bar on?
Is added a second stock rear bar a good comprimise for now to save a few bucks?

You say Bilsteins will be "OK" for the street, are you implying that they will not hold up to track use or will need to be replaced if I up the spring rates by 200 all around later on? I'd rather not buy shocks twice, they were the most expensive part of my suspension on my last IT car.
09-03-2002, 03:04 PM
racer-025

Corey, what are you doing?????? Are you moving over to the dark side?? VW????? http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/eek.gif
What about the 240??? If you have to make the switch, think Honda.....think Honda......think Honda.......

Is Steve influencing you?
09-03-2002, 07:26 PM
Scirocco#28

Bruce, you say that almost in a bad way http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/wink.gif

I think after Corey drove my car at the solo back in July he caught the VW bug. You know, the torque bug http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/biggrin.gif

Steve

And I second that about rub on the passenger axle, just had to deal with that problem. Funny, there was no change in ride height but I did put some offset CA bushings in to give it some more castor.
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09-04-2002, 08:27 AM
crs240sx

Picked up Ken's old car from vantage last night for the cage. Should make a nice safe winter beater right?

I'd loose my shirt if I sold the 240 so I can't see me racing a golf anytime soon. I needed something that could get throught the snow and autox with for now. These things are vertually free compared to 240s. I could buy 6 rust free ones for what I sold my crusty 240 for.

Anyways, how 'bout those suspension tips! http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/smile.gif
09-04-2002, 10:08 AM
aburchell44

I need to know too. I had to hook Kens old car to a tree and hammer the gas to get it off the trailer. I am kind of psyched about the cage. Just need some tips and help , Steve????
09-04-2002, 09:22 PM
machschnell

Quote:

Originally posted by racer-025:
[B]Corey, what are you doing?????? Are you moving over to the dark side?? VW?????B]

Quote:

Originally posted by Scirocco#28:
I think after Corey drove my car at the solo back in July he caught the VW bug. You know, the torque bug

MUHAHAHAHAHA!!

yeah, torque will do that to a guy.

PJ

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