Pictures of lowered TT's with H&R and Bilstein (sp?) shocks
02-03-2003, 06:47 PM
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Pictures of lowered TT's with H&R and Bilstein (sp?) shocks
Think I will do this very soon, I just don't see a coilover set doing me any good, I can't imagine how often I will be adjusting them. I figured I would want to lower the car at least 1"
also prefer to see a car that is lowered with 17" rims, rather then 18 or 19"
also prefer to see a car that is lowered with 17" rims, rather then 18 or 19"
02-03-2003, 06:55 PM
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Just MHO, but I think the Eibachs are a more elegant solution....
Here's a pic of H&R:
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v4/photos/4/41507/90750/SPRINGSHR2-vi.jpg">
and here are my Abts (essentially or exactly the same as Eibachs) .. no coil bind. This combo with the Bilstein Sports has been beautiful and flawless....love driving every single day.
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v4/photos/4/41507/90750/AbtSprings1-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v4/photos/4/41507/90750/SPRINGSHR2-vi.jpg">
and here are my Abts (essentially or exactly the same as Eibachs) .. no coil bind. This combo with the Bilstein Sports has been beautiful and flawless....love driving every single day.
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v4/photos/4/41507/90750/AbtSprings1-vi.jpg">
02-03-2003, 07:09 PM
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When I was researching, here's what I came up with...
Lowering Comparison on 225
Abt Springs:
Front: 25 mm (0.98")
Rear: 25 mm (0.98")
Eibach
Front: (27.94 mm) 1.1"
Rear: (27.94 mm) 1.1"
H&R
Front: (33.02 mm) 1.3"
Rear: (30.48 mm) 1.2"
Abt Springs:
Front: 25 mm (0.98")
Rear: 25 mm (0.98")
Eibach
Front: (27.94 mm) 1.1"
Rear: (27.94 mm) 1.1"
H&R
Front: (33.02 mm) 1.3"
Rear: (30.48 mm) 1.2"
02-03-2003, 07:09 PM
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I think the HR/Bilstein set up works just fine, no problems with the shock and springs...
I'm still having the issues with my front sway bar, but I think it's unrelated:
Here's a couple of shots:
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1605.JPG">
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1696.JPG">
My old rims:
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1290.JPG">
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1287.JPG">
Here's a couple of shots:
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1605.JPG">
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1696.JPG">
My old rims:
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1290.JPG">
<img src="http://public.westcoasttt.com/gesttalt/tt_pics/DSCN1287.JPG">
02-03-2003, 07:11 PM
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That's so subjective. So many things play a part in that including what
tires you are running and what size. I don't find my 18" with this set up that much stiffer a ride than I did the stock set up in my old TT with 17". Just a tough call. That said, I'm riding around out in Connecticut, not great roads, but better than NYC driving.
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02-03-2003, 07:13 PM
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Here ya go Tom
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36043/gingermike1.jpg"></center><p>17 inch rims with Bilstein sport shocks and H&R sport springs = 1.25 in. lower (no rubbing)