Service life of oem sport suspension?
09-11-2005, 05:07 PM
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Service life of oem sport suspension?
2002 1.8tq w/ oem sport suspension. 64,000 miles on the odo.
Starting to look at areas needing attention, and the car does feel a bit sloppy, but yet again could just be my imagination. I dont want to get anything harsher than oem sport, and I'm not looking to lower the car.
Am I still good for awhile or replace @ 70K miles service interval?
Starting to look at areas needing attention, and the car does feel a bit sloppy, but yet again could just be my imagination. I dont want to get anything harsher than oem sport, and I'm not looking to lower the car.
Am I still good for awhile or replace @ 70K miles service interval?
09-12-2005, 07:49 AM
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Maybe 50k
The OEM shocks are the weak point in the suspension.
I usually prefer to swap them out around the 50k mark as by then you'll usually notice the suspension going to hell.
Replacing shocks alone would be a great idea, you won't change the ride height, and you'll firm the suspension back to where it should be.
KONI has a new FSD shock specially designed to work with factory springs, and would be a huge improvement over stock. For something a bit more sporty, you could opt for the KONI Sport Adjustables. They'll give you great handling and a bit more firm ride over the FSD.
Email if you have any questions.<ul><li><a href="http://www.purems.com/products/category.php?CA=162&PA=7">A4 shocks</a></li></ul>
I usually prefer to swap them out around the 50k mark as by then you'll usually notice the suspension going to hell.
Replacing shocks alone would be a great idea, you won't change the ride height, and you'll firm the suspension back to where it should be.
KONI has a new FSD shock specially designed to work with factory springs, and would be a huge improvement over stock. For something a bit more sporty, you could opt for the KONI Sport Adjustables. They'll give you great handling and a bit more firm ride over the FSD.
Email if you have any questions.<ul><li><a href="http://www.purems.com/products/category.php?CA=162&PA=7">A4 shocks</a></li></ul>
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