First question... I am looking at FINALLY putting a suspension on my car, STFA already but...
09-27-2007, 07:29 AM
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better turn in? i basically want the car lowered but, not stiffer, i don't track the car...
i guess the closest i get is taking an off/on ramp to a highway at faster speeds... lol
09-27-2007, 07:34 AM
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I'm gonna be throwing my H&R/Bilstien setup up for sale in a week or so
Probably what you are looking for. Nice drop and still a comfy ride. Definitely wont handle as well as the Vogtland GT setup, but it seems like you are going for looks and comfort more than handling.
The drop
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/118/294956149_140c2a699e_o.jpg">
Regardless of if you want mine, it seems the H&R/Bilstien setup is what you are looking for. If you want performance, I wouldn't recommend it. Vogtlands GT's (from Startup) if you are on a budget seem to be the way to go there. But for looks the H&R/Bilstiens are cheap and they get the job. Haven't gotten any complaints about harshness either. Actually 2 Motorsport owners (Davenew and Fixedwing) have both commented on how comfortable the car rides. Granted that's because they are running 650/750 and 700/800 spingrates repsectively and the H&R's are 400/375, haha.
The drop
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/118/294956149_140c2a699e_o.jpg">
Regardless of if you want mine, it seems the H&R/Bilstien setup is what you are looking for. If you want performance, I wouldn't recommend it. Vogtlands GT's (from Startup) if you are on a budget seem to be the way to go there. But for looks the H&R/Bilstiens are cheap and they get the job. Haven't gotten any complaints about harshness either. Actually 2 Motorsport owners (Davenew and Fixedwing) have both commented on how comfortable the car rides. Granted that's because they are running 650/750 and 700/800 spingrates repsectively and the H&R's are 400/375, haha.
09-27-2007, 07:36 AM
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yeah, thats the one i was just looking at... shoot me an email with specifics
price, mileage on the setup, etc... and we can possibly work something out...
its hilarious, about a month ago, i was ready to throw in the towel on her and go with an 04 A4 Ultrasport but, realized how stupid i was... now i'm just gonna fix the stupid **** (dead lines in lcd, rear view mirror & and my front bumper) and keep her for as long as she runs...
its hilarious, about a month ago, i was ready to throw in the towel on her and go with an 04 A4 Ultrasport but, realized how stupid i was... now i'm just gonna fix the stupid **** (dead lines in lcd, rear view mirror & and my front bumper) and keep her for as long as she runs...
09-27-2007, 08:20 AM
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I was logging with a Audi guy and he thought my Startup Racing GT setup was stock
The ride is a little firmer, but really hardly noticable, the handling is much nicer however. I guess it is due to the progressive spring rate they use. It will handle small loads like normal driving easy, but when you push it hard they move into the stiffer part of the range and really improve things. I'm very happy with mine.
09-27-2007, 01:25 PM
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I would disagree with "hardly noticable" as I rock SR GTs now. My Eiboch Pro Kit (springs and damp)
were very comfortable. Near stock in cushyness but dropped the car with slight gains in rigidity. JMS-Four has the my old Eiboch kit now so he could give input as well. The drop was pretty low but so are H&Rs and other nice kits.
09-27-2007, 01:44 PM
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It didn't seem that different to me, and the wife never commented on a difference
and believe you me, if she thought I had spent money on the car whe WOULD have commented!! ;-)
09-27-2007, 02:13 PM
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