Best strut/shock/spring for A1

[Marlboro Mafia]

I am restoring a 1981 Rabbit Convertible and have reached the point of doing the suspension.

Can any of you seasoned veterans advise me on the best options. I want a reasonably confortable ride but a sporty suspension package. Here are my questions:

Should I use lowering srpings?

Adjustable struts/shocks or HD or Sport?(cost vs performance vs ride)

Do I need to replace strut bearings while I'm at it?

Where to buy?

Thanks.

[solo/itc rabbit]

cool car to resrore...i have a 79 that I'm doing slowly...just bought a 76 ITC rabbit to play with also...
shocks: tokiko illumina adjustable
springs: nuespeed
and yes on the strut bearing assembly
also install upper and lower stress bars
hope this gets you started
btw i also have a 79 scirocco set up for autocross for sale...
good luck...Pat

[racer_tim]

Also, try Tirerack. They have suspension "kits" available, from H&R & Koni. Between $1,100 and $1,300

Bolt in type kits

Tim

[solo/itc rabbit]

hey tim, the itc rabbit is andy banta's old one....e-mail me if you have more info on it
thanks in advance...Pat

[solo/itc rabbit]

Originally posted by solo/itc rabbit:

hey tim, the itc rabbit is andy banta's old one....e-mail me if you have more info on it
thanks in advance...Pat

woops forgot to mention. a good set of sway bars will help to give you good handling on the street....

[Greg Amy]

Try Shine Racing. I've heard good things about their "Real Street" packages and this is what I'm going to install on my '84 Rabbit.

http://www.srsvw.com/parts/partdetail.asp?pid=7

[racer_tim]

solo/itc rabbit, send me an e-mail @ [email protected]

Tim

P.S. Yes, I'm familiar with Andy's ITC Rabbit

[This message has been edited by racer_tim (edited May 09, 2003).]